Lifetime has released photos to its original film “Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta,” a contemporary take on Jane Austen’s early 19th century classic. Directed by Rhonda Baraka from a script by Tracy McMillan, the film will premiere June 1 at 8/7c on Lifetime.
Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta features an African-American cast led by Reginald VelJohnson as Reverend Bennet, a pastor of a prominent Southern Baptist church, and his wife, Mrs. Bennet (Jackée Harry), author of a self-help book on how to find the perfect husband.
Needless to say, Mrs. Bennet is less than thrilled that all five of their daughters — Lizzie (Tiffany Hines), Jane (Raney Branch), Mary (Brittney Level), Lydia (Reginae Carter) and Kitty (Alexia Bailey) — are still single. When the very eligible Will Darcy (Juan Antonio) arrives in town, Mrs. Bennet sets her sights on the handsome bachelor for daughter Lizzie, leading to a comedic modern-day take on themes familiar to fans of the novel.
Kellee Stewart (Love by the 10th Date) portrays Lizzie’s best friend Charlotte, Victoria Rowell (The Young and the Restless) stars as Will’s aunt Catherine and Keshia Knight Pulliam (Jingle Belle) plays snarky socialite Caroline who loathes the idea of Darcy and Lizzie’s union.
Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta is produced by Big Dreams Entertainment and Swirl Films. Eric Tomosunas and Alex Kerr produced the film with executive producers (Leslie Greif, Naomi Despres and Tracy McMillan).
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