Jack Lowden looks dapper as Jane Austen's romantic hero Mr Darcy as he joins Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman in the first look images of Netflix's Pride and Prejudice

He has been hotly tipped to become the next James Bond.But first Jack Lowden is taking on another beloved British literary creation – Jane Austen’s brooding romantic hero Mr Darcy.The 36-year-old Scottish actor cut a commanding figure in new images unveiled by Netflix from its lavish adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.Striding across the countryside with his shirt sleeves rolled up beneath a dark waistcoat, Lowden brought a rugged edge to the wealthy and aloof master of Pemberley.His open collar, windswept hair and stern expression marked a departure from the Darcys previously played by Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen.The Crown star Emma Corrin, 30, looked equally windswept as Elizabeth Bennet in a burgundy empire-line dress and embroidered gold jacket, with their short curls left loose around their face. Jack Lowden cut a commanding figure as Jane Austen’s brooding romantic hero Mr Darcy in new images unveiled by Netflix from its lavish adaptation of Pride and Prejudice The Crown star Emma Corrin, 30, looked equally windswept as Elizabeth Bennet in a burgundy dress and embroidered gold jacket, with their short curls left loose around their faceThe pictures also showed the extensive cast assembled for the six-part drama, which Netflix confirmed will be released on December 3.Olivia Colman, 52, beamed as the excitable Mrs Bennet, while Rufus Sewell, 58, appeared weary as her sardonic husband, reclining in an armchair in an ornate patterned coat.Newcomer Hopey Parish is making her screen debut as the studious Mary Bennet, pictured clutching sheet music at the family piano, while Rhea Norwood, 25, and Hollie Avery play her younger sisters Lydia and Kitty.Daryl McCormack, 33, appeared as the charming and wealthy Mr Bingley, while there were also first glimpses of Jamie Demetriou, 38, as the pompous clergyman Mr Collins and Louis Partridge, 23, as the dashing but deceitful militia officer George Wickham, dressed in a striking scarlet uniform.The adaptation was written by Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton, 38, and directed by Euros Lyn, whose credits include Heartstopper and Doctor Who.Ms Alderton has described Austen’s 1813 novel as ‘the blueprint for romantic comedy’ and said the series would find ‘both familiar and fresh ways’ of bringing it to the screen.Lowden has formidable predecessors in the role. Firth’s portrayal in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation – particularly his celebrated emergence from a lake in a clinging white shirt – turned him into a national heartthrob.Macfadyen later starred opposite Keira Knightley, 41, in the acclaimed 2005 film.The new images come amid mounting speculation that Lowden could also inherit the role of 007. Olivia Colman, 52, beamed as the excitable Mrs Bennet Rufus Sewell, 58, appeared weary as her sardonic husband, reclining in an armchair in an ornate patterned coat Louis Partridge, 23, as the dashing but deceitful militia officer George Wickham, dressed in a striking scarlet uniform The adaptation was written by Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton, 38, and directed by Euros Lyn, whose credits include Heartstopper and Doctor Who Newcomer Hopey Parish is making her screen debut as the studious Mary Bennet Hollie Avery as Kitty Bennet (right) and Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet (left) were all smiles in the trailer He already has experience in the world of espionage through his role as MI5 agent River Cartwright in the acclaimed Apple TV series Slow Horses.His co-star Gary Oldman, 68, recently fuelled the Bond rumours by suggesting that Daniel Craig’s successor had been chosen and saying his ‘fingers are crossed’ for Lowden.The actor, whose film credits include Dunkirk and Mary Queen Of Scots, is believed to be among several names under consideration, including Callum Turner, 36, and Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi, 29.The next Bond film will be directed by Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.It will be the first since Craig made his final appearance as 007 in No Time To Die in 2021.