How does it feel to be the “other” of a group? That’s what The Other Bennet Sister explores as we travel back in time to the Jane Austen era of Pride & Prejudice, one of the classic author’s most esteemed works. The cast, which stars Ella Bruccoleri, Dónal Finn and Laurie Davidson, is aware that their show goes even deeper than romance.
News47.us has exclusive details from the cast of The Other Bennet Sister, so keep reading to learn more about each actor below!
Ella is taking on the lead role of Mary Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister, marking her first major role after a steady rise in British television.
Before the Britbox series, she built a résumé of supporting parts across popular shows, including Call the Midwife, Bridgerton, The Last Kingdom and All Creatures Great and Small. She has also appeared in the projects Hotel Portofino and Extraordinary, along with film work such as Polite Society.
At the New York City red carpet premiere of The Other Bennet Sister, Ella acknowledged how “fresh and relatable” her character is to modern viewers.
“She’s kind of existing in this world where she doesn’t understand the social protocol or the rules of the game,” Ella exclusively told News47.us. “And the main crux of it is that the more she’s in touch with who she really is, rather than trying to change herself to appeal to other people, the more people are drawn to her and love her.”
Dónal plays Tom Hayward, a central figure in Mary’s journey throughout season 1. Dónal gained wider recognition for his role as Mat Cauthon in Amazon’s series The Wheel of Time. His earlier work includes stage performances and TV appearances that accentuate his classical training.
