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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Annabel Nugent

Pride and Prejudice fans have Matthew Macfadyen to thank for the film’s romantic ‘hand flex’ moment

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, director Joe Wright has shed some light on Mr Darcy’s iconic “hand flex” scene.

Wright’s romantic-drama, which returns to cinemas to mark the milestone anniversary, stars Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew Mafadyen as Mr Darcy.

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