"Mr. Darcy is its stern romantic lead. He has a massive income from his estate - 10,000 pounds a year - and, according to the novel's witty protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, just as large of a stick up his ass. Jane Austen was not one to go for lengthy physical descriptions of things, but we do know that when he enters a room, he draws people's attention with a "fine, tall person, handsome features," and a "noble mien.""
"The point is, Darcy is archetypically tall and brooding. He has been played by Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen (back before Americans knew Macfadyen was funny; he later admitted he felt himself straining to do the p"
"that tweet has become a surprisingly useful framework for understanding what happens when people insist on playing a type just beyond their natural range. It was the first thing I thought of when I saw Jack Lowden on a horse in the trailer for Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Pride & Prejudice."
The article uses a humorous framework from a deleted tweet about Alicia Keys to discuss casting choices in adaptations. Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice's stern romantic lead, is characterized as tall, brooding, and commanding—a role requiring gravitas and intensity. The article argues that Jack Lowden, known for lighter and more charming performances, is miscast in this role. His natural acting style and presence better suit the character of Mr. Bingley, Darcy's sweet and less intellectually demanding friend. The casting represents a broader issue of actors attempting roles beyond their natural range and capabilities.
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