We know who the new Mr. Darcy will be in "Pride and Prejudice". Will he outdo his predecessors?

Harris Dickinson and Marisa Abela have more in common than just the fact that their voices will soon be heard in a new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. They've also both played music legends. Dickinson will be seen in 2028 as John Lennon in four films about the Beatles . Abela recently played Amy Winehouse.

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December 16th of this year will be the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth . To celebrate, Audible is preparing a new audio version of "Pride and Prejudice." According to the announcement, it will be faithful to the original, but will include unique inserts from the point of view of the book's heroine, Elizabeth Bennet. The new audiobook will be distributed worldwide in English, and will be followed by versions in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

The all-star cast of the English-language version also includes Will Poulter as Mr. Wickham, Jessie Buckley (Caroline Bingley), Toheeba Jimoh (Mr. Bingley) and Glenn Close (Lady Catherine de Bourgh). The premiere of this version is scheduled for September 9.

"Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most intelligent and iconic characters in literature, and it was an incredible honor to take on the role. What I love about this adaptation is the way it allows you to hear the inner world of this character in such a vivid, intimate way. It was a joy to record with such a phenomenal cast and crew, and I can't wait for listeners to experience it," Abela said, according to Variety.

" Getting to play Mr. Darcy was an incredible experience. I've always known him as this iconic character, but diving into the novel for this project gave me a whole new appreciation for him. ... It's a real privilege to be a part of something so timeless," Dickinson said.