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'The Lady' actor Ed Speleers praises on-set bond with Mia McKenna Bruce
Ed Speleers shares that teaming up with Mia McKenna Bruce felt 'easy-going'
Although their on-screen dynamics in "The Lady" were intense, Ed Speleers shares that teaming up with Mia McKenna Bruce felt “easy-going” with a strong “team spirit.”
This four-part series, available on BritBox, recreates a shocking true crime story. It covers the conviction of Jane Andrews (played by McKenna Bruce), the former dresser of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York (portrayed by Natalie Dormer), for the murder of her boyfriend, Cressman (portrayed by Speleers).
The “You” actor mentioned to Page Six that his connection with McKenna-Bruce made their collaboration “wonderful” and ensured he didn’t have to “worry.”
He pointed out that their “easy-going vibe” contributed to “doing good work,” and noted that you didn’t have to tell yourself to avoid “exploring the darkest parts within you.”
Andrews was found guilty of Cressman’s murder in 2001. Before gaining notoriety for this crime, she had worked under the former Duchess of York from 1988 until 1997.
At the murder time, the women were not in contact, yet their earlier years’ connection is showcased in the series.
Speleers conveyed to Page Six that the show handled its dark themes “sensitively.”
The show's attraction for him lay in “exploring human actions and what could go awry in relationships.”
Jane and Tom frequently argue heatedly in the show. In the real world, Andrews claimed Cressman was abusive, but “The Lady” remains vague about that aspect.
Speleers is also recognised for his role as Jimmy Kent in “Downton Abbey.”
“I had an unforgettable time working on it, and that’s where I met my wife,” he said, referring to costume designer, Asia Macey. “I absorbed a lot from that experience, and I often recall it fondly, like some school days.”
He fondly remembered the late Maggie Smith as being “playfully engaging” and “immensely powerful.”
Speleers commenced his acting path by portraying a young lad uncovering a dragon egg in the 2006 film “Eragon,” inspired by a famous fantasy novel of the same name.
