We are delighted to share that Richard E. Grant (CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?, SALTBURN), Ruth Jones (GAVIN & STACEY, STELLA) have joined the cast of THE OTHER BENNET SISTER, based on the novel by Janice Hadlow. Grant and Jones will co-star as Mr and Mrs Bennet.
Also joining the cast is Indira Varma (THE NIGHT MANAGER) as Mrs Gardiner. Ella Bruccoleri (CALL THE MIDWIFE) stars as Mary Bennet.
The series is an adaptation for BBC One/BBC iPlayer, in a co-production with Britbox International. The series is produced by Bad Wolf (INDUSTRY, DOPE GIRLS), and adapted by Sarah Quintrell (THE POWER). Filming is taking place in Wales.
The TV rights deal was done by our agent, Jonathan Sissons.
For more information, please see Variety article here: https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/ruth-jones-richard-e-grant-the-other-bennet-sister-1236433901/.
