Lily James, star of the zombie adaptation Pride and Prejudice, says Jane Austen would be 'well into' the film, which transforms Austen's most famous heroine Elizabeth Bennet into a master of martial arts and weaponry.

The spoof sees as a plague falls upon 19th century England and Elizabeth unites with Mr Darcy to rid the country of the terrifying zombie menace.

Lily James said: "Jane Austen would be proud of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.''