Ella Bruccoleri on Mary Bennet's Independent Journey in 'The Other Bennet Sister'
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Jackson McHenry
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An interview with actress Ella Bruccoleri about her role as Mary Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister,' a series that reimagines the overlooked middle Bennet sister from Pride and Prejudice. Bruccoleri discusses how the show subverts period drama tropes, Mary's journey toward self-acceptance and independence, and why Mary would have thrived without a husband. The article explores themes of feminism, neurodivergence, and finding happiness on one's own terms within the framework of a charming period piece.
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· 3 pulledShe has to genuinely be happy and fine by herself.
Mary Bennet would've thrived without a husband, too.
The period drama is a hallowed genre, and we're poking fun at it.
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