Sanditon is coming to an end! The Season 2 finale airs tonight, and we can’t wait to see what happens. In case you’re not familiar with Sanditon, it’s a modern retelling of the Jane Austen novel Persuasion. It’s been a hit with fans and critics alike, and we’re excited to see what Season 3 brings.
In anticipation of tonight’s finale, we chatted with stars Poppy Montgomery and Jon Bass, who play Charlotte Heywood and Sidney Parker on the series. They shared their thoughts on the journey to bring Sanditon to life so far, what they’ve enjoyed most about being part of the Jane Austen universe, how they were first approached to be part of Sanditon, and what they’re looking forward to in Season 3, and more!
Do you know about the release date of the Sanditon Series:
This series will be released on 20 March 2022. Also, the series has been released on Netflix, So if you’re a Sanditon fan and you want to watch it that’s the way to go. The release date depends on the country you live in.
Where will Sanditon be released on Netflix? If you’re in the United States, Canada, or any other English-speaking country/territory, then it’s best to check with your local Netflix branch. It’s currently got a December release there.
Here is the plot of the Sanditon Series discussed:
The plot of the Sanditon Series revolves around an unfinished Jane Austen novel of the same name. It’s a story about Charlotte Heywood, who has recently been jilted at the altar and is looking for love and purpose in the world. She soon finds herself tangled in the courtship of her brother Sidney and his friend Edward Denham, who are both competing for her attention and affection.
In this adaptation, Charlotte must find a way to navigate through this tricky love triangle as well as a burgeoning community that’s trying to grow into a town in Southern England. Jealousy, blackmail, scandal, intrigue: All are part of what makes up this modern telling of Jane Austen’s unfinished work.
The Name of Cast & Characters of Sanditon Series:
- Crystal Clarke · Miss Lambe
- Rose Williams · Charlotte Heywood
- Kris Marshall · Tom Parker
- Kate Ashfield · Mary Parker
- Charlotte Spencer · Esther
What inspired the director to write the Sanditon series of books?
The series is inspired by the original Sanditon novel by Jane Austen. The story behind the series was that 10 years ago, we had the opportunity to adapt Jane Austen’s unfinished novel Sanditon for a new audience.
It was an amazing opportunity, but it would have been impossible without the support of Jane Austen’s family and the wonderful Jane Austen Society of North America. Since then our team has been working to make a compelling story that honors the legacy of this original work while creating a new vision for how it might appear in today’s world.
What has been your favorite part of filming Sanditon?
Our favorite part of filming Sanditon is working with our cast & crew, who are all wonderful people and tell a very fun story. It’s not often that you get to work on a small three-camera set with such an amazing cast (and director!) in what feels like a glorified theater production every day, so we definitely feel very lucky to be involved in this project.
Who is the favorite character in the series and why?
The favorite character for both Poppy & Jon is Sidney Parker. It’s so hard to say why because both of us love him so much. Poppy explained that it’s very easy to love Sidney Parker, but also find him frustrating at times.
She said, “Sidney is Mr. Darcy mixed with a bit of Bertie Wooster, which makes for a wonderfully enjoyable character that is great fun to play! Sanditon was created by Jane Austen 200 years ago. But if Jane Austen had lived now and was a fan of the series she would definitely be watching it every week! (Jane Austen Series’ interview with Jane Austen Society)
New adventure awaits…#Sanditon series two streaming on @BritBox_UK from 21st March! 🐚 pic.twitter.com/EDunhmTXg4
— Sanditon (@Sanditon) February 14, 2022
Are there any specific themes or messages that the director is hoping to communicate?
The themes of Sanditon are similar to those in other Austen works, but as it’s a modern adaptation we’re hoping that Jane Austen fans will continue to be inspired by the themes of love and friendship that she writes about so beautifully. The message in Sanditon is that when you are faced with the choice to choose your love, whether it’s for your family or your friends, you should never give up hope.
