Since then, Dame Helen has responded to Maureen’s complaints, which she described as “utterly legitimate”.
The legendary actress told Mail Online she had raised these queries with director Guy ahead of accepting the role.
“It was certainly a question that I had, before I accepted the role,” she confirmed.
“I said, ‘Look Guy, I’m not Jewish, and if you want to think about that, and decide to go in a different direction, no hard feelings. I will absolutely understand.’
“But he very much wanted me to play the role, and off we went.”

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