Dakota Johnson to feature in Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Persuasion'

American star Dakota Johnson has signed on to play the lead in Netflix's retelling of Jane Austen's novel 'Persuasion'. According to Variety, the movie, which is expected to go on the floors in May, will be helmed by Carrie Cracknell, who will make her feature directorial debut with it. She is known for directing Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Sea Wall/ A Life' on Broadway. Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow have adapted the screenplay. 'Persuasion' was the last novel written by Austen, the author of literary classics like 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Emma', prior to her death in 1817.

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