Following the impressive global box office success of "Wuthering Heights," another adaptation of a novel penned by a Brontë sister is in the pipeline. Working Title is in the midst of developing a television series based on Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre," with Aimee Lou Wood ("The White Lotus," "Sex Education") set to embody the titular character. Miriam Battye ("Succession") is adapting the novel, which traces the life journey of the eponymous protagonist through a series of tumultuous events, including a heart-wrenching love affair with Edward Rochester.
While no broadcast outlet has been attached to the project yet, sources indicate that Working Title is in talks with a U.K. broadcaster about acquiring the rights to "Jane Eyre." First published in 1847, "Jane Eyre" has been adapted numerous times across various mediums—from stage plays to feature films and television. Recent adaptations include a 2011 film starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, directed by Cary Fukunaga, and a 2006 BBC miniseries featuring Ruth Wilson in the titular role.
Wood has garnered Emmy, Actor Award, and Golden Globe nominations for her work on the third season of "The White Lotus." She was a staple on Netflix's "Sex Education" and recently filmed Marc Forster's "Anxious People" alongside Angelina Jolie and Jason Segel. Additionally, she is set to portray Pattie Boyd, the British model and photographer who was married to George Harrison (played by Joseph Quinn), in Sam Mendes' four-part Beatles biopic series.
Battye's writing credits also include Prime Video's 2023 series "Dead Ringers" and Apple TV and A24's upcoming show "The Husbands," starring Juno Temple.
