Bridgerton fans have been given a sneak peak at Bridgerton season four, sparking huge excitement. And it's good news for Derry Girls fans as Nicola Coughlan will be back on our screens as Penelope Bridgerton.
Both Penelope and Colin (Luke Newton) will return for the new season alongside some other familiar faces.
Netflix has dropped some new details about the upcoming new series which focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second son of the Bridgerton family, and his journey as he hesitates to settle down with a wife despite his elder and younger brothers' marriages.
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Benedict meets his love interest, the determined and captivating Sophie, a victim of tragic circumstances, at Lady Bridgerton’s famed masquerade ball — which will take place in the very first episode of the new season. Thompson has described the storyline as a "twist on Cinderella," offering a mix of magic, romance, and relatability.
Season 4 will adapt Julia Quinn's third novel, An Offer from a Gentleman (2001), focusing on the romance between Benedict and Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha, who is set to bring a fresh dynamic to the beloved world of Bridgerton.
The synopsis reads: “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson).
“Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.”
Other familiar faces will be on hand as Benedict and Sophie navigate their intrigue-filled affair — among the announcements came confirmation that Season 2’s leading lady Simone Ashley, who plays Anthony Bridgerton’s beloved wife Kate Sharma, will return for another season.
Filming for the season began in September 2024 and is scheduled to wrap up in April 2025. While Netflix has not yet set an official release date, the latest instalment is expected to premiere in 2026. The upcoming season of Bridgerton will consist of eight episodes.
Take a look at what's in store in our photo gallery below.
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