Two Game of Thrones Stars Join Pride and Prejudice and Zombies — See Who Else Has Been Attached

Updated on 9/24/2014 at 11:30 AM

The big-screen adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has been through a lot. David O. Russell was originally set to direct, but he dropped out and Mike White stepped in. Then Craig Gillespie took over, and now Burr Steers is behind the camera. That's just the beginning the musical chairs. The cast has been the subject of rumors and shifts since the project was first announced in 2009. With the latest addition of Game of Thrones' Lena Headey and Charles Dance to the movie, we're sorting out who's actually involved and who has passed on Pride.

Out, Sort Of: Natalie Portman

Back in 2009 when the adaptation was first announced, Natalie Portman was set to star in and produce the movie. Though she eventually dropped out of playing Elizabeth Bennet, she has stayed on as a coproducer.

Out: Emma Stone

Stone was attached to the lead in 2011, but she passed on the movie before negotiations took place.

Out: Lily Collins

Last year, Lily Collins scored the part of Elizabeth Bennet, but the actress later dropped out of the project.

In: Lily James

James is set to play Elizabeth Bennet, the lead role. You'll be seeing even more of the Downton Abbey actress: she's also starring in 2015's Cinderella as the titular princess.

In: Sam Riley

Riley will play Mr. Darcy in the adaptation. You may recognize him from starring alongside Kristen Stewart in 2012's On the Road and his role as Angelina Jolie's right-hand man/bird in Maleficent.

In: Bella Heathcote

Heathcote is on board to play Elizabeth's sister, though it's not clear which one. The actress is familiar with spooky subject matter; she starred in Dark Shadows in 2012.

In: Douglas Booth

Booth (Noah, Romeo & Juliet) is playing Mr. Bingley, a friend of Mr. Darcy's.

In: Jack Huston

Boardwalk Empire's Huston will play Mr. Wickham, a charismatic lieutenant who has a romance with Elizabeth.

In: Emma Greenwell

Greenwell (Shameless) will portray Caroline, Mr. Bingley's bitter sister.

In: Matt Smith

Matt Smith is the latest star to join the cast. He'll play Mr. Collins, a socially awkward parson who proposes to Elizabeth.

In: Lena Headey

Game of Thrones' Lena Headey has joined the movie as well. No word on her character yet.

In: Charles Dance

Headey's onscreen father, Charles Dance, has also joined the zombie mashup.