As a dedicated fan of period dramas who has followed Jessica Raine’s career since her days as a midwife in Call the Midwife, it comes as a bit of a shock to see her absent from Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. However, with the caliber of actress Lydia Leonard stepping into the role of Lady Jane Rochford, I’m excited to see how she brings this complex character to life.
The Mirror and the Light” resumes its captivating Tudor-era storyline on screen, yet you won’t find the original cast member, Jessica Raine (from “The Devil’s Hour”), appearing in the more recent episodes.
Among the cast of Wolf Hall, the actor is one of those, such as Tom Holland and Bernard Hill, who won’t be seen in this delayed sequel. Instead, Lydia Leonard, a previous lead from Gentleman Jack, has been brought on board to fill the role originally played by her.
In the initial season, Raine delivered an unforgettable portrayal as Lady Jane Rochford, the sister-in-law to Anne Boleyn (played by Claire Foy). She played a pivotal role in the tragic decline of King Henry VIII’s second wife (portrayed by Damian Lewis), who was none other than Anne Boleyn.
Wolf Hall: Shadows and Twilight continues the narrative following Boleyn’s beheading, providing a creative portrayal of the subsequent events in the life of King Henry VIII and his trusted advisor, Thomas Cromwell (played by Mark Rylance).
Who plays Lady Jane Rochford in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?
Lady Jane Rochford is played by Lydia Leonard in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.
Lovers of historical dramas might be familiar with this actor, as they saw them in Sally Wainwright’s critically acclaimed (yet unfortunately short-lived) series “Gentleman Jack,” where they shared the screen with Suranne Jones.
It’s worth noting that Leonard isn’t meeting Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall series for the first time; he had already portrayed Anne Boleyn in the play adaptation of Bring Up the Bodies, which was staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Apart from his current role, the actor is recognized for playing Cherie Blair in the Netflix series “The Crown,” as well as past appearances in “Ten Percent,” “Absentia,” and the holiday romantic comedy “Last Christmas.
Why was Jessica Raine recast in Wolf Hall?
It’s unclear why actress Jessica Raine wasn’t in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, but it seems that scheduling issues were probably the cause.
Currently, the actress well-known for her role on BBC One’s show “Call the Midwife” is appearing alongside Peter Capaldi in Amazon Prime Video’s series titled “The Devil’s Hour,” a supernatural thriller. This project might have occupied her schedule so much that she couldn’t accept the role in “Wolf Hall.
In a recent chat with TopMob magazine, Raine mentioned her preference for steering clear of extended roles because she gets bored easily, which could explain why she might not have reprised her character.
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2024-11-08 14:33