Dakota Johnson Goes Austen In ‘Persuasion’ First-Look Images

Met Gala theme), it seems that we’re entering a bit of a Jane Austen-inspired renaissance — not that fans of the renowned novelist went anywhere. Next up on the list of Regency-era projects is Netflix’s highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of the author’s final novel, “Persuasion,” starring Dakota Johnson.In late April, the streamer released a set of first-look photos featuring Johnson as heroine Anne Elliot, an overlooked middle daughter who is nonetheless incredibly insightful and clever — if only easily persuaded.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From a heartwarming  Mother's Day special to a new spinoff series, we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Auli'i Cravalho, Rowan Blanchard, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Pablo Schreiber, Rose Matafeo, Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Jake Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: +The Peanuts gang is getting ready to celebrate Mother's Day, and it seems like everyone's excited — except for Peppermint Patty.

Dakota Johnson heads out of her hotel with her bodyguard in New York City on Thursday night (May 5).

Dakota Johnson is stepping out for the night!

EXCLUSIVE: Film Constellation has boarded sales on debut feature Blue Jean, an identity drama set during Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as UK Prime Minister.

Fifty Shades of Grey actor has a track-record for donning Gucci on the red carpet—previously wearing an elaborate bleeding heart dress at the 2019 . To the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party earlier this year, Dakota Johnson wore another Gucci creation—this time a flowing, from the Italian label's Hollywood-inspired Gucci Love Parade collection. Johnson at the 2019 Met Gala.Johnson at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party.In addition to her sartorial prowess, she's got a bunch of great projects coming up.

Dakota Johnson is back on the promo trail with her movie Cha Cha Real Smooth!

Paramount+ dropped a first-look image of Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King, as his mob boss character, Dwight. Tulsa King is the latest series from Paramount+ shows Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and 1883 creator Taylor Sheridan.

Netflix announced today that Joel Kim Booster’s stand-up special Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual will debut on the streamer on June 21st.

K.J. Yossman First look images have been unveiled of Nikki Amuka-Bird in upcoming survival thriller “Jericho Ridge.”The film tells the story of North Washington county sheriff Tabby (Amuka-Bird), who finds herself alone in the sheriff’s office one night while her colleagues are out on patrol.

As studios meet in Las Vegas to present footage of there upcoming slates to exhibitors,  Netflix is showcasing there own slate of future feature films as it has unveiled its upcoming summer slate of original movies. Some of the films receiving new release dates include the Vampire thriller Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx, which is set to bow on August 12, the Kevin Hart-Mark Wahlberg comedy Me Time, bowing on Aug. 26 and the Dakota Johnson drama Persuasion, bowing July 15.  The streamer also confirmed dates of some highly-anticipated films that had previously been announced like the Adam Sandler sports pic Hustle, which bows on June 8, the Chris Hemsworth-Miles Teller Thriller Spiderhead, which bows on June 17 and most recently the The Russo Brothers next film The Gray Man, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, which will premiere on July 22.

Ryan Gosling is on the run.

The Russo Brothers gave us two of the biggest Marvel outings with “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” Netflix is betting that the sibling duo is going to give them their own massive blockbuster with “The Gray Man.” Touting a budget of $200 million-plus, the action-focused spy movie boasts a fantastic cast that consists of Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and British heartthrob Regé-Jean Page from “Bridgerton.” Entertainment Weekly has now posted new first-look stills (See below) from the ambitious action flick giving us looks at the cast in character as we’re anticipating a teaser trailer might be around the corner for the summer movie based on the string of novels penned by Mark Greaney.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Killing Eve’ star Jodie Comer received an instant standing ovation and roars of approval from the audience attending the penultimate preview on Monday night of Prima Facie, a one-person play about sexual assault that also marks Comer’s West End stage debut. Above is an exclusive first-look image from the production.

Wedding bells may be beckoning for Toyah Battersby this week but the actual day itself looks set to hit by disaster if first-look Coronation Street pictures are anything to go by.

Persuasion is in the works for Netflix. And we see much lingering eye contact and hand grazing in our future.WATCH: Bridgerton Cast On Edwina And Kate's RelationshipDakota Johnson (50 Shades of Grey) is leading the upcoming period drama as Anne Elliot, the heroine of Jane Austen's final novel.She's joined by Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) in the role of Mr.