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Ella Bruccoleri Cast as Lead in BBC's 'The Other Bennet Sister'

The 10-part period drama reimagines Mary Bennet's journey to independence, romance, and self-discovery, adapted from Janice Hadlow’s novel.

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Overview

  • Call the Midwife Ella Bruccoleri will portray Mary Bennet, the often-overlooked sister from Pride and Prejudice, in the BBC’s upcoming series The Other Bennet Sister.
  • The series, produced by Bad Wolf, is a 10-episode adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel, with screenwriter Sarah Quintrell leading the adaptation and Maddie Dai contributing an episode.
  • Mary's story takes her from her family home in Meryton to Regency London and the Lake District, exploring themes of identity, romance, and self-acceptance.
  • The series will air on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, and BritBox in the US and Canada, though a release date has yet to be announced.
  • This Austen-inspired drama aligns with the author’s 250th anniversary and reflects a growing trend of reimagining underrepresented characters in period adaptations.