Daryl McCormack is stepping into the elegant world of Regency England as Mr. Bingley in Netflix’s highly anticipated six-part adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, marking another significant milestone in the Irish actor’s rapidly ascending career. The casting represents a perfect alignment of McCormack’s established dramatic range with one of literature’s most beloved romantic characters, bringing his nuanced performance style to Jane Austen’s timeless social comedy.
Following his breakthrough performance opposite Emma Thompson in GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE, where he delivered a masterclass in vulnerability and emotional intelligence as a sex worker helping a widow explore her sexuality, McCormack has consistently chosen projects that showcase his ability to navigate complex human relationships with remarkable sensitivity. His portrayal of the charming, wealthy, and genuinely good-hearted Mr. Bingley feels like a natural evolution of his screen persona, allowing him to explore the lighter, more romantic side of his acting repertoire while maintaining the depth that has become his trademark.
The Netflix series, written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn, promises to be a faithful yet vibrant reimagining that brings Austen’s sharp social observations and romantic tensions to contemporary audiences. McCormack joins an extraordinary ensemble cast that reads like a who’s who of British talent: Emma Corrin leads as Elizabeth Bennet, with Jack Lowden as the brooding Mr. Darcy and Olivia Colman bringing her distinctive energy to Mrs. Bennet. Fiona Shaw, McCormack’s fellow Irish actor, takes on the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, while the supporting cast includes Rufus Sewell, Louis Partridge, Jamie Demetriou, and Freya Mavor.
For McCormack, this role represents a strategic career move that builds on his recent momentum while expanding his range into period drama. His ability to convey genuine warmth and sincerity, qualities that made his performance in GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE so compelling, will serve him well in bringing Bingley’s openness and optimism to life. Unlike the more tortured romantic leads McCormack has tackled in recent projects, Bingley offers him the opportunity to explore uncomplicated goodness, a character whose joy and enthusiasm provide the perfect counterpoint to Darcy’s initial aloofness.
The production, currently filming across the UK, benefits from Alderton’s fresh perspective on Austen’s material, promising to honor the source material while infusing it with contemporary energy. Lyn’s direction, honed on successful series like HEARTSTOPPER, suggests an approach that will resonate with both Austen purists and newcomers to the story. With Corrin also serving as co-producer alongside her starring role, the project demonstrates a collaborative creative vision that should allow McCormack and his fellow cast members to bring new dimensions to these iconic characters.
As McCormack continues to build his reputation as one of Ireland’s most promising dramatic actors, his turn as Mr. Bingley positions him perfectly for the kind of romantic leading roles that could define the next phase of his career. With the series expected to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026, audiences won’t have to wait long to see how McCormack’s particular brand of emotional honesty and natural charisma translates to Austen’s world of wit, romance, and social intrigue.
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