Daniele Venturelli/Getty; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to lead a new movie adaptation of Jane Austen's first novel,Sense and Sensibility The actress will play Elinor Dashwood, the protagonist and older sister of Marianne Dashwood Edgar-Jones confirmed the new on Instagram, posting a selfie holding a worn copy of the book Daisy Edgar-Jonesis Elinor Dashwood! The actress's next project will see her in yet another book-to-screen adaptation — this time as the lead in a new film treatment ofJane Austen'sSense and Sensibility, per a release. "The timeless exploration of restraint and passion follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones, 27) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th century England," reads a synopsis. Edgar-Jones shared the news of her casting herself on Instagram,posting a selfiein which she held up a worn copy of the book, which was Austen's first. The release continues, "Celebrated for its wit, deep social insights and enduring cultural relevance, the novel launched the bright career of one of history's greatest authors." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daisy Edgar-Jones (@daisyedgarjones) Sense and Sensibility, which was first published in 1811, has been adapted for the screen multiple times over the years, perhaps most famously in a 1995 film directed byAng Lee. Emma Thompsonled that version as Elinor, oppositeKate Winsletas Marianne,Alan Rickmanas Colonel Brandon andHugh Grantas Edward Ferrars. (Thompson, 66, would later star again with Grant, 64, and the late Rickman in 2003'sLove Actually.) Edgar-Jones, meanwhile, is known for her roles in films likeTwisters(2024) andFresh(2022), but also several series and movies adapted from books likeOn Swift Horses(2024),Where the Crawdads Sing(2022),Under the Banner of Heaven(2022) andNormal People(2020), in her breakout role. In a March interview withElle, the actress said that while she's awareCrawdadsdid not receive largely positive reviews, "It's been the thing that most people come up to say they loved." "For some people, it's their favorite film. How amazing is that? And I had the best time, andI think it's a great film," she added. "Art is so subjective, and you can't control how people respond. You can only do something with goodwill and to learn something from it yourself." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty As for her newest role, fans are over the moon for Edgar-Jones, as evidenced by several comments on her Instagram post announcing the news, which she captioned with a simple "👀" emoji. "MISS DAISY EDGAR JONES PLAYING A JANE AUSTEN LEADING LADY?!?! 😭🩵," one fan wrote, while another commented, "Yessss Daisy! Can't wait for this to be a comfort watch already! 🤍" "Daisy edgar-employed," joked a third commenter. Further casting and a release date forSense and Sensibility, from Focus Features and Working Title Films and directed by Georgia Oakley, has not yet been released. Read the original article onPeople