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"Downton Abbey" and "Cinderella" actress Lily James plays the
much-loved character in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies", where
a new enemy adds to the story of love amid the social classes in
19th century England.
"Well, I think it's like Shakespeare, you do it a million
different ways and it still stands because it's such a timeless
classic and beautiful piece of writing," James said at the
film's premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
"I think it's the same with this. I think actually it survives
being butchered, it survives the zombies and the story and the
love story all stay true and potent."
Charles Dance portrays Mr Bennet in the movie with actresses
Bella Heathcote, Suki Waterhouse, Ellie Bamber and Millie Brady
playing Elizabeth's sisters.
"The Bennet sisters were like Spice Girls with swords. We were
so kick ass," James said. "The women pull the shots in this
movie. It's all about girl power and it was really fun."
The film is based on the book of the same name published in
2009.
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is set for release from
February.
(Reporting By Reuters Television in Los Angeles; Writing by
Marie-Louise Gumuchian Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
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