Meet the stars of BritBox’s “The Other Bennet Sister,” Laurie Davidson, Ella Bruccoleri, and Dónal Finn.
Laurie Davidson, Ella Bruccoleri, and Dónal Finn (2026)
Host Lori Rosales talks to Ella Bruccoleri, Dónal Finn, and Laurie Davidson—three of the actors from the BritBox period drama “The Other Bennet Sister” —about filming a British TV series.
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Mini-Biographies:
Born on May 11, 1990, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, Ella Bruccoleri plays the lead character, Mary Bennet, in the period drama “The Other Bennet Sister.” A graduate of the Oxford School of Drama, she first gained widespread recognition for her role as Sister Frances in the BBC One drama “Call the Midwife,” appearing in 36 episodes between 2018 and 2022. Since then, she has had notable television roles, including Miss Barragan in “Bridgerton,” Ali Day in the ITV drama “Passenger,” and Nurse Steph in the Apple TV+ series “Down Cemetery Road.” Her film career highlights include “Polite Society” (2023), “Paddington in Peru” (2024), and portraying the character Jasmine (also known as Dollface) in “The Strangers” horror trilogy. In addition to acting, she is the lead vocalist of the alt-Americana band Marry Me Emelie!
Born on August 31, 1995, in Dromina, County Cork, Ireland, Dónal Finn plays was Mr. Hayward in “The Other Bennet Sister.” A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), he gained international attention when he was cast as Mat Cauthon in the second and third seasons of the Amazon Prime fantasy epic “The Wheel of Time.” His television career also includes roles in “The Witcher,” “SAS: Rogue Heroes,” and the 2026 series “Young Sherlock,” where he portrays James Moriarty. On stage, Finn originated the role of Orpheus in the West End production of the hit musical “Hadestown.” His film credits include appearances in “How to Build a Girl,” “Four Letters of Love,” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”
Born on July 1, 1992, in Dulwich, London, England, Laurie Davidson plays William Ryder, a character he describes as impulsive and forward-thinking, in the period drama “The Other Bennet Sister.” A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), he rose to international fame after being cast as a young William Shakespeare in the TNT series “Will” (2017) shortly before his graduation. Since his breakout role, Davidson went on to play Mr. Mistoffelees in the film adaptation of “Cats” (2019) and appearing in the thriller “The Good Liar” (2019). His television career includes notable performances as Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, in the historical miniseries “Mary & George” (2024) and as David Blakely in “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” (2025) miniseries. In 2025, he received critical acclaim for his role as Daniel in the psychological thriller “The Girlfriend” alongside Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke.
About “The Other Bennet Sister”:
Based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel, the new drama brings Mary Bennet – the oft-overlooked middlesister in “Pride and Prejudice” – into the spotlight. The story begins at Longbourn, the Bennet family home, where Mr. and Mrs. Bennet preside over a lively household of five unmarried daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. As society’s pressures mount, the Bennet sisters navigate the glittering yet precarious world of Regency England, where marriage is both aspiration and necessity. While her sisters pursue romance and social triumph, Mary embarks on a very different path. Leaving Longbourn behind, she travels to London to live with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, in their elegant home on Gracechurch Street. There, Mary begins a journey of selfdiscovery, stepping out of the shadows and into her own story. Iconic settings from Pride and Prejudice, include the Meryton Assembly Ball and the Netherfield Ball, where fortunes and futures are decided under glittering chandeliers.
Official Site: BritBox
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: April 28, 2026
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: BritBox, Bad Wolf