Mystic Inscho and Marta Kessler Talk The Mysterious Benedict Society Season 2

Mystic Inscho and Marta Kessler are two of the stars of the critically-acclaimed series, The Mysterious Benedict Society.

This season, Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance, the four gifted orphans who were recruited by the eccentric Mr. Benedict, embark on another mission to save the world from the nefarious plans of his twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain. When the kids discover that Mr. Benedict and Number Two have been kidnapped, they must piece together the riddles and clues within a perilous scavenger hunt set by Mr. Benedict to foil Curtain’s latest scheme. Relying on only their wits, intellect, and empathy, the charming group of misfits embark on a globe-trotting adventure by air, land, sea, and pie truck, calling upon their special skills to solve the mysteries and rescue their lost comrades. Along the way, the kids experience the growing pains that come along with being part of their new “found family,” while remaining true to their unique selves. In the process, they discover what true happiness really means.

Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to talk with Mystic and Marta about Season 2 of The Mysterious Benedict Society.

PC: One of the great things about television as a medium is the opportunity to tell a story over a long, extended period of time. What were you most excited about further exploring with your character in Season 2? What can you tease?
Mystic: All the kids, especially Reynie, go through some emotional changes.

Marta: Like Mystic said, we all have some changes. That includes Constance. She has some unexpected changes you will see in Season 2. We also reunite with the adults, even though we’re not going to see them as much in Season 2. We joke that we’re on different shows, but it’s always fun when we have scenes together.

PC: Mystic, this is the longest that you’ve lived with a character. Has anything surprised you about this experience? What’s been your favorite part thus far?
Mystic: I’ve grown so much. I’ve spent so much time with this character that I’ve become more similar to Reynie. I really understand who he is, and I get the changes that he’s gone through.

PC: Marta, you’ve played so many dynamic characters in your career. What was it about Constance that attracted you to this part?
Marta: I’ve never played a character like Constance before. She’s so unique. I really like her as a character.

PC: There’s such great chemistry that comes off the screen between all of the kids. How were you all able to build that bond?
Mystic: We hung out a lot on set. We actually did school on set together. We had a great teacher. That was really fun. We were always together. When we had breaks, we would all play. That was really fun.

PC: If you could play another character on the show, who would it be and why?
Mystic: Constance. No question there. She seems like a really fun character to play, and it’d just be a pleasure to do that.

Marta: I think Kate would be so cool. I’d love to carry a bucket with me. I didn’t get a chance to carry a bucket when we were filming. I had to take a bucket from Kate in the first season. I think she’s a really cool character. I also like her clothes. I actually thought I was going to audition for Kate.

Make sure to follow Mystic (Instagram) and Marta (Instagram). Watch The Mysterious Benedict Society on Disney+.