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The Different Bennet Sister is returning to BritBox this Christmas. The streaming service has ordered a three-part Christmas particular.
Ella Bruccoleri stars within the collection impressed by Janice Hadlow’s novel. BritBox shared the next in regards to the collection:
“BritBox has introduced The Different Bennet Sister is returning for a three-part Christmas particular, produced by Dangerous Wolf for BritBox North America and the BBC. Sarah Quintrell, who wrote 9 of the ten episodes of the collection, is returning to put in writing all three episodes based mostly on storylines by creator Janice Hadlow. Asim Abbasi, who directed 5 episodes of the collection, may also return to direct.
The particular, which is able to shoot primarily in Wales this summer time, will see the return of Ella Bruccoleri (Down Cemetery Highway, Wicker) as Mary, with a bunch of different acquainted faces from the collection set to return.
Based mostly on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel, The Different Bennet Sister follows Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked center sister in Pleasure & Prejudice as she navigates the societal pressures of Regency England, the place marriage is each aspiration and necessity.
The Different Bennet Sister delivered record-breaking ends in the US and Canada, driving 5 instances extra new subscribers to BritBox in its first 5 weeks than any earlier launch on the service. The collection additionally helped BritBox obtain the strongest quarter of subscriber progress in its historical past. Since debuting, greater than 40% of lively subscribers have watched the present on the platform. Overseas, it was the largest launch of a brand new drama throughout all platforms and streamers within the UK since Could 2025, with 7.3 million viewers watching in its first 28 days.”
Jess O’Riordan, Government Producer and Commissioning Government, BritBox stated the next in regards to the specials:
“We all know how a lot audiences have fallen in love with Mary Bennet, and we’re thrilled that her story isn’t over but. We’re so happy Mary’s story will proceed for 3 extra chapters and to welcome audiences again into the world of The Different Bennet Sister this vacation season.”
The premiere dates for the specials can be introduced later.
What do you assume? Do you get pleasure from this BritBox collection? Will you watch the specials this Christmas?
