Everything we know about Bridgerton season 3 - from cast to exciting plot
Bridgerton fans are awaiting the release of the show's third season, with some of the cast having teased what to expect and been seen in first-look photos in recent months.
The show - which is based on the book series of the same name by author Julia Quinn - debuted on Netflix in 2020. Its second season was released last year and prequel spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story premiered in May.
The third season of Bridgerton began filming last year and is said to have concluded around eight months ago. Fans have been given glimpses of some characters in photos from the production, ahead of the beloved show's upcoming return.
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Bridgerton will return for a third season, following its second season which focused on Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley, left) and Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey, right) (LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)As the anticipation over the new season continues to build, we've put together a guide about what we know so far. It includes details about the returning cast, the main storyline and information about when it's scheduled to be released.
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Cast
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton will lead the cast of the third season in their roles as Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton respectively. They will be joined by various other returning cast members from the prior two seasons.
The new season will focus on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan, right) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton, left) (COURTESY OF NETFLIX)Jonathan Bailey will return as Anthony Bridgerton, with co-star Simone Ashley set to reprise her role as his wife Kate Bridgerton. Luke Thompson will be back as Benedict Bridgerton and Claudia Jessie returns as Eloise Bridgerton.
Phoebe Dynevor however isn't expected to reprise her role as Daphne Basset. Asked if there were any "exciting dynamics" coming up for her character, she told Screen Rant in January: "Sadly not in season 3. Potentially in the future. But season 3, I'm just excited to watch as a viewer."
Her on-screen husband Regé-Jean Page isn't expected to appear as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in the third season either. Regé-Jean led the cast of the first season, alongside Phoebe, but he didn't return for season two.
Daphne Basset (Phoebe Dynevor, right) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page, left), who were the focus of the first season, aren't expected to return (LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)Ruth Gemmell will reprise her role as Lady Violet Bridgerton in the upcoming season of Bridgerton. Whilst it's expected that Florence Hunt and Will Tilston, who play Hyacinth Bridgerton and Gregory Bridgerton, will appear in it too.
It's been announced that sibling Francesca Bridgerton has been recast and will now be played by Hannah Dodd. Ruby Stokes previously played the character, having appeared in the first two seasons of the show, prior to her departure.
Some of Penelope's family are set to return, including her mother Lady Portia Featherington, played by Polly Walker. Harriet Cains and Bessie Carter reprise their roles as Philipa Featherington and Prudence Featherington respectively.
Lady Agatha Danbury (Adjoa Andoh, centre) however is set to appear in the new season (Netflix/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)Other returning cast members in the new season include Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte and Hugh Sachs as Brimsley. Additionally, Martins Imhangbe and Emma Naomi will be back as Will Mondrich and Alice Mondrich respectively. Whilst Jessica Madsen is set to reprise her role as Cressida Cowper too.
Some new characters are set to be introduced, including "charismatic new entry to the ton" Marcus Anderson, played by Daniel Francis. Whilst Sam Phillips will appear as Lord Debling and James Phoon will play Harry Dankworth.
Storylines
The third season will focus on Colin and Penelope, with fans hoping for a romance between the two pals. It's believed to be based on the fourth novel in the book series, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, which was first published back in 2002.
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Cast member Nicola has teased the new season in interviews ahead of its release (LAURENCE CENDROWICZ/NETFLIX)A synopsis for author Julia's book teases: "After half a lifetime of watching [Colin] from afar, [Penelope] thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret… and fears she doesn't know him at all."
Netflix has reminded that the second season saw Penelope "heartbroken" after she overheard Colin suggest that he wouldn't court her. The character also had a falling out with her best friend Eloise, which "won't help her mood either".
Nicola teased at the Tudum: A Global Fan Event earlier this year: "We open our season with the ton's return from the countryside… Both Colin and Pen have done some growing up. And only time will tell how their friendship will develop."
The new season is believed to be based on the book Romancing Mister Bridgerton, which is about Colin (LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)And she teased on the Six O'Clock Show recently: "This season is really funny, really romantic. They've incorporated a lot of rom-com elements and it's again not one to watch with the whole family. You can take from that what you will."
Fellow cast member Simone teased about her character in an interview with Elle: "I think you're going to see a much more softer side coming this season." The actor added: "[Kate is] going to be quite content with her husband."
Whilst Adjoa teased to Digital Spy there will be a "wider expanse of who the characters are". The actor suggested that will be the case for her own character Lady Danbury, adding: "A more complex leaning into what their history is."
Release date
Bridgerton debuted in 2020, with its second season released two years later (Netflix/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)Netflix has yet to confirm the third season's release date. The first season debuted in December 2020 and the second season launched in March last year. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was released in May this year.
It has however been announced that the upcoming season of Bridgerton will be released next year. Nicola teased in the recent interview on Virgin Media Television: "I'm so excited. I honestly can't wait. It'll be finally coming out in 2024."
Her colleague Adjoa told Hello! last month: "Because of the way the year's panned out and that the season's going to come out next year, the anticipation is going to grow and grow." She added: "I think people will feel very satisfied."
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