BA (Hons) Acting graduate Hopey Parish will make her screen debut alongside a star-studded cast
Theatre graduate lands a leading role in Netflix’s new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice
4 August 2025
Hopey Parish makes screen debut alongside star-studded cast
A talented actor is making her TV debut in a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice after graduating from Manchester Met’s Manchester School of Theatre only last month.
BA (Hons) Acting graduate Hopey Parish undertook a competitive audition process and was selected for one of the leading roles of Mary Bennet after impressing the casting team with her broad and dynamic skillset and distinctive interpretation of the role.
Parish secured the audition after gaining agent representation following her performance in the Manchester School of Theatre’s BA (Hons) Acting Student Showcase in London last year, an event that highlights Acting students to agents and industry professionals.
Production is currently underway in the UK for this latest adaption of the Jane Austen classic, written by author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton, and the six-part series will air on Netflix, with the date still to be confirmed.
Parish will utilise the valuable skills learned during her acting training at Manchester School of Theatre when she makes her debut alongside a star-studded cast including Olivia Coleman (The Crown, The Favourite), Emma Corrin (Black Mirror, Nosferatu), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Benediction) and Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat).
Austen’s timeless 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice has inspired many adaptations for film, TV and theatre and this latest iteration promises to stay true to the original text.
Gareth Aled, Lecturer in Actor Training at Manchester School of Theatre, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our students’ professional accomplishments, and this latest success brings us immense joy.
“In her debut role, Hopey’s natural talent, sharp intellect, authenticity, unwavering work ethic, and rigorous training will undoubtedly see her rise to this exciting challenge. We look forward to following her journey.”
Manchester Met’s Manchester School of Theatre continues to build its long-standing reputation for training professional actors, theatre makers and performers with notable alumni including John Bradley (Game of Thrones), Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat), Yasmin Mwanza (Spiderman: Far From Home), Elliot Knight (The Color out of Space) and multiple award-winner Julie Walters.
