‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Star Ella Bruccoleri on Playing a Regency Wallflower, Mary’s Romance with Tom and a Possible Season 2

According to Variety, actress Ella Bruccoleri is discussing her role as Mary Bennet in the new BritBox series 'The Other Bennet Sister.' Bruccoleri came to Jane Austen surprisingly late — she read 'Pride and Prejudice' for the first time while preparing for the role. In the show, Mary breaks the mold of the wallflower sister with a romance involving a character named Tom. As fans dive into the first season, the big question is whether the show will return for season two — and Bruccoleri hints the possibility isn't off the table.

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