Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a 2015 American horror comedy romance film directed by Burr Steers and co-written with David O. Russell, based on the 2009 novel of same name by Seth Grahame-Smith. The film stars Lily James, Sam Riley and Matt Smith.
Plot teaser:
Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies.
Cast:
- Lily James as Elizabeth Bennet
- Sam Riley as Mr. Darcy
- Bella Heathcote as Jane Bennet
- Jack Huston as Mr. Wickham
- Douglas Booth as Mr. Bingley
- Matt Smith as Mr. Collins
- Suki Waterhouse as Catherine “Kitty” Bennet
- Charles Dance
- Lena Headey
- Emma Greenwell as Caroline Bingley
- Dolly Wells
- Ellie Bamber as Lydia Bennet
- Millie Brady as Mary Bennet
- Alisha Heng as Cassandra
- Harry Hewitt
Filming locations:
The filming began on September 24, 2014, at West Wycombe House and Park, Buckinghamshire. During the Halloween weekend, actors were spotted shooting some scenes at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. Later in early November, crews were filming at Basing House in Old Basing. On November 13, filming shifted to Frensham.