BASED ON THE BOOKTOK BESTSELLER, THE STAN ORIGINAL STUCK UP & STUPID IS NOW IN PRODUCTION WITH A-LIST CAST

A contemporary reimagining of Pride & Prejudice from Goalpost Pictures and CBS Studios, Angourie Rice stars alongside an incredible cast including Yvonne Strahovski, Brendon Tremblay, Brooke Satchwell, Hannah Gadsby, and Luke Carroll.

September 17 2026 – Stan, Screen Australia and Screen NSW today announced that filming has commenced in Sydney for the Stan Original Stuck Up & Stupid, based on Angourie Rice and Kate Rice’s novel of the same name. The eight-episode Stan Original is a witty, romantic reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice set against the sun-soaked Australian coast and the glittering world of Hollywood.

Angourie Rice (Mean Girls) leads the incredible cast, alongside Brendon Tremblay (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland), Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Raff Law (Kill Jackie, Masters of the Air), Antonia Eaton (Ms. X), Oliver Edis (Stan Original Gnomes), Ed Oxenbould (Stan Original Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story), lolanthe (Black Mirror), Brooke Satchwell (Stan Original Dear Life), Julia Morris (I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here), Luke Carroll (Stan Original Scrublands: Silver), Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Neighbours), Hannah Gadsby, Erika Heynatz, Sophie Monk, Christian Wilkins and Rob Mills.

The eight-episode Stan Original Stuck Up & Stupid is a witty, romantic reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice set against the sun-soaked Australian coast and the glittering world of Hollywood. The series is adapted by Gretel Vella (The Great, He Had it Coming) from the novel Stuck Up & Stupid; ​ set-up director is Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker, Boy Swallows Universe).

When a group of Hollywood stars arrives at the secluded Pippi Beach for the summer, local Lily Bennet quickly finds herself clashing with the superficial and arrogant movie star Dorian Khan. But as circumstance and undeniable chemistry continue to throw them together, Lily discovers that she and Dorian may have more in common than first thought.

A multi-generational story about family, friendship, romance and fame, Stuck Up & Stupid, based on Angourie Rice and Kate Rice’s best-selling book, brings Austen’s classic into a contemporary world where first impressions are rarely correct. An instant bestseller in Australia, the novel was selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club.

Nine Entertainment’s Executive Director, Entertainment Content Commissioning, Michael Healy said: “Partnering with the incredible teams at Goalpost Pictures and CBS Studios is always a privilege, and it’s wonderful to collaborate with them once again on Stuck Up & Stupid. Bringing this vibrant YA romance to screens allows us to reach a deeply connected and passionate audience, and with such an elite Australian cast attached, this new Stan Original illustrates our ongoing commitment to delivering premium, world-class local stories.”

Executive Producer, Goalpost Picture’s Kylie du Fresne, said: “As lifelong fans of Pride and Prejudice, we are thrilled to be bringing Kate and Angourie Rice’s modern and fun interpretation of this classic love story to the screen. With Gretel Vella's witty and moving scripts, a truly exceptional cast and the directorial vision of Jocelyn Moorhouse, Stuck Up and Stupid has all the ingredients to become a modern classic in its own right. We could not have asked for better partners than Stan and CBS Studios to make this series with.”

CBS Studios’ Senior Vice President, International Co-Productions and Development, Lindsey Martin said: “We’re thrilled to be reteaming with Stan and embarking on our first project with Goalpost Pictures, a company long admired for its outstanding storytelling. Stuck Up & Stupid is a fresh, funny and heartfelt reimagining of an enduringly popular story, brought to life by an extraordinary cast and creative team. While the series is distinctly Australian, its themes of love, ambition, friendship and first impressions are truly universal, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this story to the world.”

Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said, “Stuck Up & Stupid takes everything audiences love about Jane Austen’s enduring classic and gives it a vibrant, contemporary Australian twist. Goalpost Pictures has brought together an incredible team to bring audiences a sun drenched, romantic and joyous adaptation of Angourie Rice and Kate Rice’s novel. By bringing a new perspective to a timeless story, the series will offer audiences both at home and internationally a new reason to fall in love with Austen’s world.”

Screen NSW Executive Director Kylie Munnich said: “Screen NSW is thrilled to support Stuck Up & Stupid, which has the makings for an instant classic. Produced by the award-winning team at Goalpost Pictures, and with a strong creative team, it’s sure to charm audiences when it premieres on Stan. Stuck Up & Stupid is estimated to create over 250 local jobs across cast and crew and will deliver strong economic benefits for NSW while in production in Sydney.”

Created and written by Gretel Vella (Stan Original Totally Completely Fine), executive producers are Kylie du Fresne (Stan Original Black Snow), Rosemary Blight (Black Snow), Gretel Vella, Lauren Kisilevsky, Yvonne Strahovski, Lindsey Martin and Dave Clarke for CBS Studios International, as well as Andy Ryan and Donna Chang from the 9Network and Stan. Alongside Kylie du Fresne, Angourie Rice and Kate Rice also produce. Jocelyn Moorhouse is set-up director and Helena Brooks (Stan Originals Black Snow and Population 11) will also direct.

Stuck Up & Stupid is a Goalpost Pictures and CBS Studios production for Stan. Major production investment from Screen Australia and Stan. Global distribution by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Financed with support from the NSW Government through Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund. Post, Digital and Visual Effects also supported by Screen NSW.

The Stan Original Stuck Up & Stupid is now in production.

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