When the next episode is finally released onto the internet and your face is reveled as that of LBD’s elusive William Darcy, a mania like nothing ever seen before will break loose.

And there’s a pretty good possibility that not all of it will be nice.

For a vast majority of women Darcy embodies the concept of “the ideal man”. Darcy is (supposedly) the very pinnacle of regency manhood and the perfection of the “Tall Dark, Handsome and Brooding” type.

So no matter how awesome you are as Darcy (and I’m sure you will be) there’s going to some people who are going to be disappointed that you’re not their idea of perfection, and some of those people may even say not-so-nice things about you.

And I’m sorry.

I wish everyone on the internet was nice.

But they’re not.

So I just wanted to let you know that, although I’ve not yet seen your face, or really gotten to know your version of Darcy, I support you. I’m excited to see how you portray one of the most interesting male characters of literature in a modern setting

Even though you’re not Colin Firth or Matthew McFayden or if you’re not exactly how I pictured Darcy while reading the books, I promise I will still watch LBD with just as much vigor as before.

I might (read:will) analysis how your version of Darcy stacks up with the book’s and previous movie versions, and discuss how modern times changes one of literature’s most beloved heroes.

You won’t get a free pass from me, by any means. If I don’t like something, I’ll voice my opinion, but I will never blame you as a person for not physically being the personification of my ideal Darcy. Because, well, that’s just ridiculous.

I’ll treat you just as I do all the other LBD actors, as an actor playing a part to the best of your ability, portraying the character as you imagine them. I’m looking forward to seeing your version of Darcy and watching him get his heart-broken by Lizzie.

We, the LBD fandom, are very much looking forward to watching his pain.

Love,

Me