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One of the most anticipated new shows this spring is centered around a character from a novel that came out more than 200 years ago.The Other Bennet Sister, which premieres on BritBox today for North American viewers, follows the story of Mary Bennet, the middle sister in the group of siblings at the heart of Jane Austen’s belovedPride and Prejudice. The series, which has alreadybroken viewership records after debuting in the UKand becomea fast favorite with Janeites on TikTok, itself is an adaptation from a modern novel that continued Austen’s tale:Janice Hadlow’s 2020 novelof the same name.
“She’s probably one of the most relatable Bennet sisters. Maybe that’s just me projecting because I find her relatable,” says Tanya Reynolds, who plays Caroline Bingley, in a new behind-the-scenes video with the cast. “She’s on the outside all the time. She just feels odd, and other people have made her feel odd.”
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In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video shared withT&C, the cast reveals how the character of Mary Bennet speaks to a modern audience. “It’s Mary’s transformation from wallflower to winner. It’s time for her to shine,” says actorRichard E. Grant, who takes on the role of the family patriarch, Mr. Bennet, in the video. “It feels like it’s written completely in the spirit of Jane Austen, so it feels as authentic as it can be, reimagined in the 21st century.”
The first three episodes ofThe Other Bennet Sisterare now streaming on BritBox. The remaining seven episodes will continue to drop weekly on Wednesdays through June 24.
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