Ella Bruccoleri on Playing Mary Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister' and Season 2 Possibilities
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Arushi Jacob
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Ella Bruccoleri, star of the BBC drama "The Other Bennet Sister" on BritBox, discusses her journey playing Mary Bennet — the overlooked middle sister from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." Bruccoleri reveals she wasn't initially a Jane Austen fan and read the novel for the first time while preparing for the role. The interview explores Mary's relationships with Tom and Ryder, her coming-of-age arc as a Regency woman, and the potential for Season 2 of the series, which is adapted from Janice Hadlow's novel.
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VarietyElla Bruccoleri on Playing Mary Bennet in 'The Other Bennet Sister' and Season 2 Possibilitiesvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI read 'Pride and Prejudice' for the first time when preparing to take on the lead role in the BBC drama 'The Other Bennet Sister.'
Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth's younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman.
The actress wasn't always a fan of Jane Austen.
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