‘The Other Elliot Sister’: All the Details on BritBox’s Next ‘Austen Untold’ Series
The Other Bennet Sister is getting a companion series at BritBox as the streamer expands its Austen Untold anthology franchise with The Other Elliot Sister.
BritBox’s franchise, in partnership with Bad Wolf, is dedicated to adaptations of Jane Austen stories that explore perspectives of overlooked characters, and The Other Elliot Sister will delve further into the story of the eldest sister in Austen’s Persuasion, Elizabeth Elliot. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming project.
When will The Other Elliot Sister premiere?
The Other Elliot Sister doesn’t currently have a premiere date set, but production is slated to start in 2027, according to BritBox. When the series premieres, it will air exclusively in the United States and Canada on BritBox, as well as exclusively in the U.K. on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Sony Pictures Television will distribute The Other Elliot Sister internationally.
What is The Other Elliot Sister about?
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The Other Elliot Sister will explore the untold story of Elizabeth Elliot, the eldest sister depicted in Austen’s Persuasion. Adapted by Sarah Quintrell, who helmed The Other Bennet Sister, the show is based on the forthcoming novel of the same name by Janice Hadlow.
Who stars in The Other Elliot Sister?
Casting for The Other Elliot Sister hasn’t been revealed yet, but keep an eye out for any announcements as we await further information.
How many episodes will The Other Elliot Sister have?
The Other Elliot Sister will depict Elizabeth’s story over the course of ten episodes.
Who is making The Other Elliot Sister?
The Other Elliot Sister series is an adaptation of Hadlow’s novel by Sarah Quintrell. Together, they serve as executive producers alongside Kate Crowther, Becca Kinder, Jane Tranter, Rebecca Ferguson, Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar, and Jess O’Riordan. The show is produced by Bad Wolf for BritBox North America and the BBC. Meanwhile, the series has been developed and overseen by Bad Wolf’s Managing Director, Dan McCulloch, and Chief Creative Officer, Ryan Rasmussen.
What has been said about The Other Elliot Sister?
“The extraordinary response to The Other Bennet Sister confirmed what we’ve long known: audiences have a deep love for Jane Austen’s worlds and an appetite for stories that uncover new perspectives within them. With Austen Untold, we’re investing in bold reimaginings centered on the overlooked figures whose complexity and emotional journeys have often remained in the background of Austen’s stories,” BBC Studios’ Chief Content Officer of Direct to Consumer, Jon Farrar, said in a statement. “We’re delighted to welcome The Other Elliot Sister as our next commission and to continue our partnership with Bad Wolf and the BBC to bring Elizabeth Elliot’s story to audiences.”
Meanwhile, Bad Wolf CEO, Jane Tranter, said, “Elizabeth Elliot is an intriguing figure at the edges of Persuasion – someone we know just enough about to wonder what might be going on beneath the surface…. We’re delighted to be returning to the world of Jane Austen with the BBC and BritBox, and to bring another overlooked character to the centre of her own story as part of Austen Untold – an exciting new anthology that gives us the chance to explore Austen’s world through the eyes of characters whose stories have yet to be fully explored.”
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