*Lifetime’s “Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta” is a contemporary adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel with a twist — the pic stars an all-Black cast of Tiffany Hines, Juan Antonio, Jackee Harry, Reginald VelJohnson, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Kellee Stewart.
The film follows “Reverend Bennet, a pastor of a prominent southern Baptist church and his wife Mrs. Bennet, who is the author of a self-help book on how to find the perfect husband. Mrs. Bennet is less than thrilled that all five of their daughters are still single,” reads the official synopsis. “When the very eligible Will Darcy arrives in town, Mrs. Bennet sets her sights on the handsome bachelor for daughter Lizzie, leading to a modern-day, comedic take on themes familiar to fans of the novel.”
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Here’s your first look at Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta! Coming to @lifetimetv on June 1, 2019 @ 8PM. pic.twitter.com/1Iz3QUu97S
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) March 29, 2019
Jackee shared a photo of her and Victoria Rowell from the film on Twitter last month (see above).
One Twitter user replied: “I just started reading this book & ON GOD!!!i pictured you when reading about the mother trynna introduce her daughters to the new guy in town.”
Eric Tomosunas and Alex Kerr served as producers on the project while Rhonda Baraka (Pastor Brown) directs from a script written by Tracy McMillan. The movie also stars Reginae Carter (Lil Wayne’s daughter) in her first scripted project.
Get your first look at the feature via our exclusive trailer above.
“Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta” premieres on Lifetime June 1 at 8pm ET/PT.
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