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You project your chemistry on other people and your relations with them are a result... You receive what you evoke.
— Kathryn Hulme, Undiscovered Country: A Spiritual Adventure (Little, Brown and Company, 1966)
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You project your chemistry on other people and your relations with them are a result... You receive what you evoke.
— Kathryn Hulme, Undiscovered Country: A Spiritual Adventure (Little, Brown and Company, 1966)
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. PIC: NETFLIX
The Jane Austen adaptations landing in 2026 (and two have Irish connections!)
Jane Austen's work is set to have a major revival in 2026, and we are totally here for it!
Since fans of the legendary writer celebrated her 250th birthday on December 16, Jane's work is seeping into Hollywood again, and it's clear to see why.
There are also some Irish connections to the upcoming projects, just to make things even more exciting. So, here is what we know...
Sense and Sensibility
CAITRÍONA BALFE AT 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS "THE AMATEUR" WORLD PREMIERE HELD AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER. PIC: GETTY IMAGES
A new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is set to hit our screens next autumn, and an Irish star will front the film. Caitríona Balfe plays the Dashwood matriarch.
The Outlander star will be joined on screen by Daisy Edgar-Jones, who plays Elinor, and Esmé Creed-Miles from Amazon Prime’s Hanna, who plays Marianne.
DAISY EDGAR-JONES ATTENDS THE "THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME" RED CARPET AT THE 78TH ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL AT PALAIS DES FESTIVALS. PIC: GETTY IMAGES
The movie, which follows the story of three sisters and their widowed mother, is set to be released on 11 September 2026. (BIF’s Note: 25 September 2026 in the UK)
Pride and Prejudice
It's time to let go of our obsession with Colin Firth's Mr Darcy and make room in our hearts for Jack Lowden's version.
The Slow Horses star is married to Saoirse Ronan, so we are counting that as another Irish connection!
SAOIRSE RONAN AND JACK LOWDEN ARRIVING AT THE 76TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS IN 2024. PIC: GETTY IMAGES
He will be joined by Emma Corrin as Lizzie and Olivia Colman in the six-part Netflix series.
Clueless
CLUELESS IS GETTING A SEQUEL. PIC: REX
Clueless is possibly the most famous modern adaptation of Jane Austen's work, and the '90s hit is getting remade into a TV show.
The series, which was inspired by the romance novel Emma, will see Alicia Silverstone reprise her role as Cher Horowitz.
The show will be written and produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who co-created The OC. We have seriously high hopes!
The Other Bennet Sister
PIC: ELLA MAY BRUCCOLERI/INSTAGRAM
The Other Bennet Sister is set to hit our screens in the spring. The 10-part series will see Ella Bruccoleri play Mary Bennet, while Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones, and Indira Varma will also star in the show.
Evoke
Remember… I have not wanted syllables where actions have spoken so plainly. — Mrs Dashwood (Chapter 15, Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen)
Prompt 22 - Evoke
@jegulus-microfic April 22, Word count 966
Last one guys!
Previous part First part
For the second time that week, James woke wrapped around Regulus. The TV was still switched on. Matthew Broderick’s young face smirked back at them. James reached for the remote to turn it off.
Regulus stirred. He nuzzled his face into James’s chest. James gently ran his fingers through the other man’s hair.
“Morning, love,” He murmured into the quiet room.
“Hmmmm,” Regulus groaned as he slowly woke.
It was their last day together. Tomorrow morning, they would be leaving and returning to their homes. James didn’t want to think about tomorrow. He wanted to make today count. Regulus’s ankle was almost better, but still got sore if he exerted himself too much.
“So what have you two got planned for today?” Sirius asked as they crowded around the sofa with their breakfasts. “More canoodling?” He snickered.
“Oh, with what I’ve got planned, almost definitely.” James winked at Regulus and watched him screw up his face as he pretended not to enjoy James’s attention. Sirius’s face replicated Regulus’s expression, and Remus clapped him on the back, doing nothing to hide the laughter in his voice.
“You did ask, Sirius,” Sirius grumbled something under his breath but cheered up when Remus ruffled his hair and pecked a kiss on his cheek.
Soon, Sirius and Remus disappeared together, leaving James and Regulus to themselves.
“So, do you have something planned, or did you just say that to shut my brother up?” Regulus asked, trying not to look too interested.
“Can’t it be both?” James answered, wiggling his eyebrows wildly. Regulus huffed out a laugh.
“Alright, spill it. What are we doing today, then?” James reached into his pocket and tugged out a slightly rumpled leaflet.
“Did you know that the hotel has a selection of private hot tubs you can rent?”
“No, I did not,” Regulus leaned closer.
“We’ll they do, and I’ve rented one for us for this afternoon. So we can watch the sunset together.” James had thought it was a perfect idea, but Regulus’s silence made him second guess himself.
“And what if I didn’t bring my swimming things?” Regulus broke his silence.
“Oh—er—erm.” James stammered. He hadn’t thought about that. He always brought his swimming things just in case when he went on holiday. “Well, it is completely enclosed, so it’s up to you. We could go into town and get you something, or you could just wear your undies…”
Regulus moved so his mouth was whispering against James’s ear. James had to concentrate on breathing evenly so that he didn’t pass out.
“There’s another choice, you know.” James gulped at Regulus’s sultry tone. “I don’t have to wear anything.” James’s mind went white. Everything became static, and it took him a minute to recover.
By the time he could think again, Regulus was back on the sofa licking chocolate from his fingers left over from his pain au chocolat. “What about this morning? There are a lot of hours between sunset and now.” Regulus finally took pity on him when his mouth opened and closed a few times, and nothing came out. “ Shall we go have a wander through the shops, get some lunch and then come back and watch a group of kids try and find pirate treasure?” James shook his head.
“Sounds perfect.”
The shops were a lot more interesting than James had thought they’d be. There were the usual tourist traps full of crapy overpriced souvenirs. But tucked away at the back of an alley was a little reading cafe. Regulus yanked James into it and refused to leave until it was nearly time for them to get back.
“Reg? Just so you know, we’ve been here six hours.” Regulus’s head snapped up.
“What?! How?!” He looked shocked and spotted the multiple tea cups on the table. “Oops, sorry. Got carried away.”
“Absolutely no problem at all, love. I enjoyed watching you enjoy yourself as much as you enjoyed reading. Did you find any you wanted?” James asked indulgently. Regulus looked at the small pile beside him, but before he could narrow it down, James scooped them all up and went to the till to pay. He carried them dutifully up to Regulus’s room, refusing Regulus’s offer to pay for them but accepting his thanks before they headed back outside.
They settled back into the warm, bubbly water just as the first pink rays began to cross the sky. James leaned his head back on the side and let the water relax his body. He let out a contented sigh as he closed his eyes.
“James?” Regulus said quietly.
“Yeah, love?” James replied, keeping his eyes closed.
“Will we see each other again? You know, after we leave tomorrow.” James cracked an eye and stared at Regulus.
“You just try and keep me away.” He growled playfully.
“You promise?”
“I promise.” He vowed and let his eye droop closed again.
He felt the water shift as Regulus moved but wasn’t prepared for what happened next. Regulus hopped into his lap and grasped either side of his face with his pale hands. James’s eyes flew open as he stared into those quicksilver eyes. Regulus hesitated for a second before he closed the gap between them and pressed his lips to James’s.
James wrapped his hands around Regulus’s waist and pulled him closer as he deepened their kiss.
They lost themselves in each other, missing the sunset entirely.
They moved away from each other when the stars lit the sky, and Regulus began to complain about pruning. James held Regulus’s hand as they made their way back into the hotel and up to Regulus’s room. James looked back fondly at the hot tub, knowing that every time he saw one now, it would evoke memories of their first perfect kiss.
Part two of the story
PURE EVOKE - 1
First ever DAB Radio from 2002. A mix of retro mid century and Y2K morden fused together for grandma to listen to her Archers on BBC Radio 4 and Classic FM into the 21st century.
Those who favor principles rest assured that fate will be on their side…..
AU Here
Random but crucial witch tip: evoking an entity means to invite them into your space. Invoking an entity means to invite them into your body.