My Lady Jane's Execution Scene: A Shocking Moment for Actors and Fans
If you've seen the first season of Prime Video's My Lady Jane, you know that the ending was a doozy! The series, which imagines a different version of English history with Lady Jane Grey as Queen, features lots of drama, suspense, and even a little bit of romance. But the biggest shock came with the Execution Scene where Jane and her husband, Guildford, were almost condemned to death.
In a recent interview with Collider, Emily Bader, who plays Lady Jane, shared how filming the Execution Scene was intense.
"I remember that day very clearly, and it wasn't hard to act that day," Bader said. "We shot in this immense location, with hundreds and hundreds of supporting artists there, and fire. I felt like the pressure of it helped me so much, in that moment, because it was very daunting. You look back at the Delaroche painting of her awaiting her execution, that's very famous, and it definitely touched me, shooting that."
Edward Bluemel, who plays Guildford, shared how he felt watching Bader film the scene.
"Watching you being taken to the chopping block was really shocking for me," Bluemel said. "I'd become very attached to you by then—Edward to Emily, and also Guildford to Jane. It's interesting when those feelings spill over a little bit. It was a really dark thing to watch and it suddenly made you feel the gravity of the moment."
Why The Execution Scene Was The Perfect Ending For My Lady Jane Season 1
We don't want to spoil anything, but even though Jane and Guildford are saved in the nick of time, the scene was a great way to end the season. It showed the real danger and hatred that exists between the Verity (humans) and Ethians (the shapeshifting animals). The fact that both Jane and Guildford were almost killed despite the marriage being arranged, really shows how deeply rooted the prejudice is.
The scene also sets up a great plot point for a second season. With Queen Mary still on the throne, we could see Jane trying to take it back, even though she's now in hiding with Guildford. The show could also dig deeper into the bigotry surrounding the Ethians and Jane's efforts to help them be accepted.
If you haven't seen My Lady Jane yet, you're missing out! This series is a fun, exciting retelling of history that's full of surprises. So, go ahead and binge it, and be prepared for the shocking execution scene!
