Sanditon first look:Rose Williams and Theo James new Jane Austen drama

Sanditon FIRST LOOK: Sneak peak at Rose Williams, Theo James and Kris Marshall in new ITV adaptation of Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel

The first look images from ITV’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sanditon have been released. 

Rose Williams, Theo James and Kris Marshall are seen in their roles ahead of the new eight-part TV drama, which is set to hit screens later this year.

Sanditon was Austen’s final and incomplete novel, which was written just months before the author’s death in 1817.

New drama: The adaptation tells the story of impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Hayward (Rose Williams), and her spiky relationship with the charming yet wild Sidney Parker

The adaptation tells the story of impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Hayward, and her spiky relationship with the charming yet wild Sidney Parker.

When a chance accident transports her from her rural home town of Willingden to the coastal resort of the title, it exposes Charlotte to the intrigues and dalliances of a seaside town on the make, and the characters whose fortunes depend on its commercial success.

The twists and turns of the plot, which takes viewers from the West Indies to the rotting alleys of London, exposes the hidden agendas of each character and sees Charlotte discover herself and ultimately find love.

Curfew star Rose takes on the role of Charlotte, with the actress pictured in all of her finery with the stunning scene of a Somerset beach behind her. 

Dashing: Divergent actor Theo James, who portrays the dashing Sidney, is seen staring pensively out to sea

TV adaptation: The images question sees show stars Rose Williams and Theo James in their roles ahead of the new eight-part TV drama Sanditon, which is set to hit screens later this year

While Divergent actor Theo, who portrays the dashing Sidney, is seen staring pensively out to sea.

The drama also sees the Last Tango In Halifax star Anne Reid stare morosely ahead as she takes on the role of Lady Denham.

While Death In Paradise and Love Actually favourite Kris Marshall is seen fully immersed in his role as Tom Parker.

The script has been penned by Andrew Davies, who was responsible for adaptations of War & Peace, Les Miserables and Pride And Prejudice.

The series has been filmed in and around Bristol, with many scenes also filmed on location at Brean Beach in Somerset.

New role: The drama also sees the Last Tango In Halifax star Anne Reid stare morosely ahead as she takes on the role of Lady Denham

Speaking of the adaptation, screenwriter Andrew Davies said: ‘Jane Austen managed to write only a fragment of her last novel before she died – but what a fragment! 

‘Sanditon tells the story of the transformation of a sleepy fishing village into a fashionable seaside resort, with a spirited young heroine, a couple of entrepreneurial brothers, some dodgy financial dealings, a West Indian heiress, and quite a bit of nude bathing.’

She added: ‘It’s been a privilege and a thrill for me to develop Sanditon into a TV drama for a modern audience.’

While ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill remarked: ‘It’s a rich, romantic, family saga built upon the foundations Jane Austen laid. 

‘There is no one better to adapt her unfinished novel than Andrew who has an incredible track record for bold and original adaptations. We’re delighted to commission Sanditon from Belinda Campbell and her team at Red Planet Pictures.’

Sanditon is set to air on ITV later this year. 

In character: Death In Paradise and Love Actually favourite Kris Marshall is seen fully immersed in his role as Tom Parker

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