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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Bridgerton' Season 4: The plot, new cast members, release date and more. What we know so far about Benedict's love story.
If you get your tea from Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, you're in the right place for the unmasking of what to anticipate for Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix. The Cinderella-esque romance plot involving forbidden love will be at the center of this high-society social season in Mayfair. Do grab your parasol — let us promenade and discuss. At the end of Bridgerton Season 3, Penelope Featherington came clean about being Lady Whistledown, the ton's detailer of gossip and builder-destroyer of relationships extraordinaire. Penelope's truth came out in the middle of a ball attended by Queen Charlotte, who had been pursuing Lady Whistledown's identity throughout the show's seasons. This cleared up a few conundrums: Penelope and her husband, Colin, no longer had to keep such a deep secret. Cressida, who discovered Penelope's true identity, could no longer blackmail Penelope in exchange for money. Lady Featherington, who was accused of fraud by a solicitor, now believes the Featheringtons' money came from Lady Whistledown's earnings Penelope also promised Queen Charlotte that she would use this writing power more responsibly and issued her first paper under her real name: Penelope Bridgerton, "previous wallflower, current columnist, and observer." Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) married John Stirling (Victor Alli) rather quickly at a small wedding at the Bridgerton family home. The Season 3 finale revealed a plot twist in Francesca's love story when John introduces her to his cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). Sparks of chemistry fly for Francesca upon meeting Michaela, marking the first time a queer romance will play out in the Bridgerton series. Francesca and John are headed to Scotland, where the Stirling home is located. They are joined by Michaela and Eloise Bridgerton, Francesca's sister. What we do know, dear readers, is that Bridgerton Season 4 will be Netflix's event of the season in 2026, consisting of eight episodes. We regret to inform you that we don't yet know the exact date. The streaming service confirmed production started in September 2024, while filming was scheduled to wrap in April 2025. Season 4 is inspired by the third book in the Bridgerton series, An Offer From a Gentleman, by Julia Quinn. It will focus on the long-awaited love story of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second eldest of the Bridgerton siblings, who is portrayed as a 'bohemian,' not bound by societal expectations when it comes to love. While his older and younger brothers are happily married, Benedict is dragging his feet to settle down. In the first episode of the new season, he meets his love interest, a mysterious 'lady in silver,' at his mother's famed masquerade ball. Her name is Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and she is revealed to be a maid with a hidden past. "The main thing we can expect [this season] is a really nice mix of fairy tale and reality," Thompson said. "We've got this fairy tale love story, yes, but it's also got the Bridgerton element of trying to tether [that story] to some sort of reality as well.' Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and Ha as Sophie Baek will be the diamonds of this season. In the books, Benedict's love interest is named Sophie Beckett. Netflix confirmed the character's name was changed to Baek in order to reflect the actress's Korean heritage. "To make Sophie's name fit someone who looks like me is really empowering," Ha said. "It's a really nice way for me to feel like the role is fit for me, rather than me having to fit a certain mold." The following fan favorites will also reprise their roles for Season 4: 'Kanthony': Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton (Benedict's older brother) 'Polin': Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington (aka Lady Whistledown) and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton (Benedict's younger brother) Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton (Penelope's bestie) Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton (Benedict's mom) Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury (Lady Violet Bridgerton's bestie) Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson (Lady Violet's potential love interest and Lady Danbury's brother) Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte (deemer of debutante diamonds) Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (the show's narrator) Netflix offers a complete list of who else is set to return in Season 4. Fans can expect some delicious drama from three new characters associated with Sophie's backstory, according to Netflix: Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung): Sophie's stepmother is a twice-widowed noblewoman who is debuting her two other daughters on the marriage mart. She's determined to get at least one of them married off to a nobleman in high society. Rosamund Li (Michelle Mao): One of Sophie's stepsisters, who is Araminta's eldest daughter. Like her mother, she is determined to get what she wants and has set her sights on Benedict this social season. Posy Li (Isabella Wei): Sophie's other stepsister who is also making her debut into society — but Lady Araminta rarely puts the spotlight on her. A newly constructed lot of Shepperton Studios outside of London features replicas of Georgian and Regency architecture, including homes, buildings and bustling Mayfair Street. Yes! Netflix announced this month that Bridgerton will return for Seasons 5 and 6. The first three seasons of Bridgerton are currently streaming on Netflix, should you want to re-binge or watch them for the first time! You can also watch the love story of a young Queen Charlotte and King George of England in the limited Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. If period drama shows are your cup of tea, Season 3 of The Gilded Age also drops on HBO Max on June 22, 2025, to help tide you over until 2026.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Bridgerton' Season 4: The plot, new cast members, release date and more. What we know so far about Benedict's love story.
If you get your tea from Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, you're in the right place for the unmasking of what to anticipate for Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix. The Cinderella-esque romance plot involving forbidden love will be at the center of this high-society social season in Mayfair. Do grab your parasol — let us promenade and discuss. At the end of Bridgerton Season 3, Penelope Featherington came clean about being Lady Whistledown, the ton's detailer of gossip and builder-destroyer of relationships extraordinaire. Penelope's truth came out in the middle of a ball attended by Queen Charlotte, who had been pursuing Lady Whistledown's identity throughout the show's seasons. This cleared up a few conundrums: Penelope and her husband, Colin, no longer had to keep such a deep secret. Cressida, who discovered Penelope's true identity, could no longer blackmail Penelope in exchange for money. Lady Featherington, who was accused of fraud by a solicitor, now believes the Featheringtons' money came from Lady Whistledown's earnings Penelope also promised Queen Charlotte that she would use this writing power more responsibly and issued her first paper under her real name: Penelope Bridgerton, "previous wallflower, current columnist, and observer." Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) married John Stirling (Victor Alli) rather quickly at a small wedding at the Bridgerton family home. The Season 3 finale revealed a plot twist in Francesca's love story when John introduces her to his cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). Sparks of chemistry fly for Francesca upon meeting Michaela, marking the first time a queer romance will play out in the Bridgerton series. Francesca and John are headed to Scotland, where the Stirling home is located. They are joined by Michaela and Eloise Bridgerton, Francesca's sister. What we do know, dear readers, is that Bridgerton Season 4 will be Netflix's event of the season in 2026, consisting of eight episodes. We regret to inform you that we don't yet know the exact date. The streaming service confirmed production started in September 2024, while filming was scheduled to wrap in April 2025. Season 4 is inspired by the third book in the Bridgerton series, An Offer From a Gentleman, by Julia Quinn. It will focus on the long-awaited love story of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second eldest of the Bridgerton siblings, who is portrayed as a 'bohemian,' not bound by societal expectations when it comes to love. While his older and younger brothers are happily married, Benedict is dragging his feet to settle down. In the first episode of the new season, he meets his love interest, a mysterious 'lady in silver,' at his mother's famed masquerade ball. Her name is Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and she is revealed to be a maid with a hidden past. "The main thing we can expect [this season] is a really nice mix of fairy tale and reality," Thompson said. "We've got this fairy tale love story, yes, but it's also got the Bridgerton element of trying to tether [that story] to some sort of reality as well.' Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and Ha as Sophie Baek will be the diamonds of this season. In the books, Benedict's love interest is named Sophie Beckett. Netflix confirmed the character's name was changed to Baek in order to reflect the actress's Korean heritage. "To make Sophie's name fit someone who looks like me is really empowering," Ha said. "It's a really nice way for me to feel like the role is fit for me, rather than me having to fit a certain mold." The following fan favorites will also reprise their roles for Season 4: 'Kanthony': Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton (Benedict's older brother) 'Polin': Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington (aka Lady Whistledown) and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton (Benedict's younger brother) Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton (Penelope's bestie) Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton (Benedict's mom) Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury (Lady Violet Bridgerton's bestie) Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson (Lady Violet's potential love interest and Lady Danbury's brother) Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte (deemer of debutante diamonds) Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (the show's narrator) Netflix offers a complete list of who else is set to return in Season 4. Fans can expect some delicious drama from three new characters associated with Sophie's backstory, according to Netflix: Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung): Sophie's stepmother is a twice-widowed noblewoman who is debuting her two other daughters on the marriage mart. She's determined to get at least one of them married off to a nobleman in high society. Rosamund Li (Michelle Mao): One of Sophie's stepsisters, who is Araminta's eldest daughter. Like her mother, she is determined to get what she wants and has set her sights on Benedict this social season. Posy Li (Isabella Wei): Sophie's other stepsister who is also making her debut into society — but Lady Araminta rarely puts the spotlight on her. A newly constructed lot of Shepperton Studios outside of London features replicas of Georgian and Regency architecture, including homes, buildings and bustling Mayfair Street. Yes! Netflix announced this month that Bridgerton will return for Seasons 5 and 6. The first three seasons of Bridgerton are currently streaming on Netflix, should you want to re-binge or watch them for the first time! You can also watch the love story of a young Queen Charlotte and King George of England in the limited Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. If period drama shows are your cup of tea, Season 3 of The Gilded Age also drops on HBO Max on June 22, 2025, to help tide you over until 2026.
Pink Villa
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bridgerton Season 3 BTS Photos Show Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, and More Having Fun As Netflix Renews Series Through Season 6
Netflix has posted a new set of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from Bridgerton Season 3 on Instagram. The update came with a major announcement: the popular Regency-era drama has officially been renewed for Bridgerton Season 5 and Season 6. The Instagram post was shared on Netflix's official account with the caption, 'one year since Bridgerton S3 aka polin season.' The photos featured several cast members, including Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), and others. The collection gave fans a look at the off-screen moments of the cast during the filming of Season 3, which was released in two parts between May and June 2024. The season focused on the slow-burn romance between Penelope and Colin, also known as 'Polin' by fans. Netflix announced the renewal news during its annual upfront presentation to advertisers. The streaming service confirmed that Bridgerton will return for at least two more seasons, bringing the total confirmed seasons to six. In addition, Netflix revealed that Bridgerton Season 4 will premiere in 2026. This season will follow the love story of Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson) and new character Sophie Baek (played by Yerin Ha). A short clip was shown at the presentation featuring Benedict meeting Sophie at a masquerade ball, teasing a romantic storyline. Bridgerton is based on Julia Quinn's bestselling book series about the eight Bridgerton siblings. Each book focuses on one sibling's romantic journey. So far, Netflix has covered three of them: Daphne, Anthony, and Colin. The upcoming seasons are expected to continue with Benedict, Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Francesca (Hannah Dodd), Gregory (Will Tilston), and Hyacinth (Florence Hunt). Season 4 will star returning actors including Nicola Coughlan, Jonathan Bailey, Claudia Jessie, Ruth Gemmell, and Simone Ashley. New cast members include Isabella Wei, Michelle Mao, and Katie Leung as Sophie Baek's stepsisters and stepmother.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bridgerton season 3': Nicola Coughlan discloses Luke Newton was sick while filming of critical 'Polin' ballroom scene
' Bridgerton Season 3 ' has swept viewers into the highly anticipated romance between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, affectionately known as "Polin" by fans. But while the beauty and drama of the Regency-era ballrooms took center stage, actress Nicola Coughlan revealed that shooting one of the season's most important scenes had its own challenges - including co-star Luke Newton struggling with illness. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A challenging beginning to an iconic scene During a sit-down with British Vogue, Nicola Coughlan spoke candidly about the very first scene she shot with Luke Newton for the upcoming season. The scene that she is describing is the now-famous ballroom scene, where Colin can be seen in visible turmoil and jealousy as he observes Penelope dancing with yet another eligible suitor. The scene is pivotal in their relationship, foreshadowing the friends-to-lovers storyline that fans have long been waiting to see. Coughlan remembered, "This is the first scene I shot with Luke, and he was sick the first week of filming." While on-screen chemistry and smooth performances might have made it look effortless, the actress confirmed that the experience was anything but. The ballroom scene, not only physically demanding because of its elaborate set, but also one that had both actors dealing with a new dynamic between the characters-a dramatic change from the way they'd interacted before-posed an especially challenging test for the actress. 'It was really scary because it was sort of a different dynamic than we'd ever had before on the show,' Coughlan explained. The wedding dress: A dream realized Elsewhere in the interview, Nicola Coughlan shared insights into one of the season's most anticipated moments: Penelope and Colin's wedding. The friends-to-lovers romance culminates in a beautiful wedding sequence, and Coughlan's bridal look was a highlight for both the actress and fans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now John Glaser did the wedding dress and worked closely with Coughlan to make sure it was just right. "He asked me what I would like to wear, and that was really, really cool," she said, reporting that they took reference from Vivienne Westwood before settling on a design. The outcome was a dainty and easy-to-wear gown that Coughlan wore for the course of the three-week shoot on the wedding scenes. "I adored it extremely, extremely much," she said looking back on the experience. What's next for bridgerton? With Season 3 already out on Netflix, fans have to wait for even more romance and drama since production for Season 4 is already complete. Season 4 will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), delivering a new love story in the treasured Regency world. Bridgerton remains to captivate viewers with its mix of sultry romance, opulent costumes, and behind-the-scenes tales that make the magic on screen even more astounding.
