Netflix has just dropped the first trailer for Persuasion starring Dakota Johnson, the upcoming film that is an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name. Persuasion was published in 1817, six months after the author's death. Johnson plays heroine Anne Elliot, who pines for former flame Frederick Wentworth, played by Cosmo Jarvis, who didn't gain her family's approval due to his rank in society.

In the newly released trailer, we see a distressed Anne discussing how she was persuaded to part with Frederick. We hear her say: "Don't let anyone tell you how to live. Or who to love." As luck would have it, Anne and Frederick reunite eight years after their separation, but the addition of a good-looking and charming suitor, played by Henry Golding, sends Anne spiraling into confusion. The trailer also introduces us to Anne's family, while shining a light on the film's comedic banter.

Netflix's official logline for Persuasion reads: "Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot (Johnson) is a non-conforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis) — the dashing one she once sent away — crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances."

Persuasion marks acclaimed theater director's Carrie Cracknell directorial debut. Cracknell previously worked with Jake Gyllenhall of Broadway's Seawall/A Life. Ron Bass (Rain Man) and Alice Victoria Winslow penned the Netflix adaptation. Persuasion is produced by Andrew Lazar (American Sniper) and Christina Weiss Lurie. MRC Film Romance's Elizabeth Cantillon, Michael Constable and Davied Fliegel executive produce. Persuasion stars Johnson, Jarvis, Golding, Richard E. Grant, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Ben Bailey-Smith, Yolanda Kettle, Nia Towle and Izuka Hoyle.

Persuasion premieres on Netflix on July 15, 2022.

Dakota Johnson's Career

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Dakota Johnson is the daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. At the age of 10, she appeared in dark comedy Crazy in Alabama alongside her mother. After high school, she was cast in The Social Network. In 2012, Johnson appeared on 21 Jump Street, Goats and The Five Year Engagement.

Johnson's breakthrough role came in 2015, when she began appearing as the main character Anastasia Steele in the erotic film series Fifty Shades of Grey. While the films received mostly negative critical reviews, they were popular among audiences. Johnson has had other notable film performances since, including horror movie Suspiria, inspired by Dario Argento's cult-classic film, neo-noir Bad Times at the El Royale and the critically acclaimed The Peanut Butter Falcon.

This year, Johnson has appeared in the Sundance films Am I Ok? and Cha Cha Real Smooth. Next year, Johnson will join the MCU as Madame Web.

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