'Fifty Shades of Grey' actress Dakota Johnson to star in Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' film adaptation

"Fifty Shades Of Grey" actress Dakota Johnson is set to star in Netflix's film adaptation of Jane Austen's "Persuasion" novel.

According to a Variety report on Tuesday, Carrie Cracknell, known for directing Broadway's "Sea Wall/A Life," will direct the upcoming film while Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow will write the screenplay.

"Persuasion," the last novel Austen wrote, follows the story of Anne Elliot, a progressive, unmarried 27-year old woman who lives with her snobby family. Just when they're on the brink of bankruptcy, Frederick Wentworth, a man she once rejected, comes back into her life.

A story of second chances at love, Austen's "Persuasion" has been adapted for the screen many times, including the renowned 2007 film starring Sally Hawkins.

The film adaptation's release date has yet to be announced. — Kaela Malig/LA, GMA News