First, I saw Daphne Bridgerton fall in love with the handsome and charming Simon Basset. Then, Anthony Bridgerton found his match with Miss Kate Sharma.
Now, who will be the next Bridgerton sibling to find love? Here’s everything I know about Bridgerton season three, including the newly released trailer. Plus, the official premiere date for the upcoming installment, which will be split into two parts, and deets on the casting, plot and more.
You bet. Long before season two premiered, Netflix had already renewed Bridgerton for seasons three and four. The best part? Series creator Shonda Rhimes previously revealed that the show will likely last quite a few seasons. “There are eight Bridgerton siblings, and as far as I’m concerned, there are eight Bridgerton seasons,” she told Variety. “And maybe more.”
Netflix released a date announcement video for Bridgerton season three on its official YouTube channel. Not only did the streaming service confirm the official return date for the upcoming installment, but it also announced that the season will be split into two separate parts.
Throughout the sneak peek clip, fans are shown the events that have taken place in Bridgerton season two. Finally, before the teaser ends, the two premiere dates are unveiled: Part one will debut on May 16, 2024, and part two will premiere on June 13, 2024.
Be sure to mark your calendars.
Set in London during the early 1800s (commonly known as the Regency Period), Bridgerton is based on the namesake book series by Julia Quinn. The story follows the Bridgerton children as they search for true love in a competitive (and equally diverse) marriage market. The first season focuses on Daphne, while the second revolves around Anthony.
Bridgerton season three will focus on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). According to Variety, Couglan shared the big announcement during last year’s FYSEE panel. This heavily deviates from the book series, being that Benedict Bridgerton’s love life is explored in the third book. But, it seems the streaming service is skipping ahead to the fourth book, which further explores Penelope and Colin’s relationship.
The Bridgerton siblings are played by Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony), Luke Thompson (Benedict), Luke Newton (Colin), Claudia Jessie (Eloise), Will Tilston (Gregory) and Florence Hunt (Hyacinth). Hannah Dodd is taking over the role of Francesca (previously played by Ruby Stokes).
Unfortunately, Dynevor announced that she won’t appear in Bridgerton season three. “Potentially in the future,” she said. “But season three, I’m just excited to watch as a viewer.”
Other cast members include Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) and Polly Walker (Lady Portia Featherington).
Not to mention, the iconic Julie Andrews voices the show’s all-knowing narrator, Lady Whistledown. While Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings) appeared in season one, he’s not expected to return for any future episodes.
But, do you know who is returning for season three? Simone Ashley, that’s who. The young actress, who played Kate Sharma in season two, is coming back for the new installment. “We’re going to be back! Kate and Anthony are just getting started,” she said, according to Town & Country.
As a matter of fact, three actors will be joining the cast for Bridgerton season three. According to Variety, the new episodes will introduce Daniel Francis as the charming and charismatic Marcus Anderson, Sam Phillips will portray the wealthy and eccentric Lord Debling and James Phoon will play the swoonworthy (but slightly daft) Harry Dankworth. Hannah New (Black Sails) will also join the cast as a widow named Lady Tilley Arnold.
Bridgerton season three started filming in summer 2022, which I learned thanks to a clip that was shared on the official Netflix Bridgerton account.
In the video, the cast members each hold up two fingers, which they flip around and transform into three. The caption reads, “I spy the makings of a new social season. By the looks of things, it would seem the third installment of Bridgerton is officially underway.” And at the end of the clip, Coughlan says, “Bridgerton season 3 filming has officially begun.”
Filming wrapped in March 2023.
Netflix recently released a trailer for Bridgerton season three, which has the tagline: “Even a wallflower can bloom.”
The clip begins with a voiceover from the one and only Lady Whistledown. “Dearest gentle reader, we have been apart for far too long,” she says. “At last, London's fashionable set has made its return. And it seems that our bon ton is moving with the changing tide. So, too, is this author.”
The trailer goes on to tease the relationship between Colin and Penelope, which starts off as platonic before turning romantic. “Mother, do you believe the best foundation for love is friendship?” Colin asks.
At the Netflix Tudum global fan event, the streaming platform unveiled a series of first-look photos from season three.
The pics feature the two central characters of season three—Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton—in solo shots as well as in a couple of more intimate photos.
The snaps were shared to the Bridgerton social media accounts with a caption that read, “Do contain your excitement. Your first look at Bridgerton season 3 has arrived.”
Let the countdown begin.
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