Vanessa Redgrave replaced Maggie Smith
I think this is so sad, as it would have been amazing role for Maggie. Redgrave did a great job, but I don't think bought out the waspish humour of the role, as only Dame Maggie could
shareRedgrave is fine in the role, but yes, I agree Maggie would have been a better choice for the reason you said. She also strongly resembled Peggy Ramsay. But she didn't want to do it, sadly.
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