Mary-Jane Skaife

“A strong woman who put her trust in the wrong man.”

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Mary-Jane Skaife was no victim of weakness. She was a determined, grounded young woman navigating the strict expectations of 19th-century rural England. In a world where a woman’s reputation could be destroyed by rumour and her choices limited by class and convention, Mary-Jane dared to trust, to hope, and to love. That trust was betrayed — with devastating consequences.

 

In Sweetheart, we reimagine Mary-Jane not only as a tragic figure, but as a fully realised woman: capable, hopeful, and deeply human. This page explores the development of her character, with behind-the-scenes photos, costume and makeup insights, and reflections from the creative team on how we brought her story, and her strength, to the screen.