Dearest Gentle Reader, if youâve come hither in a thirsty panic over Bridgerton season 4 (when is it? whomst will it be about? why isnât Netflix responding to my DMs), you are not alone. But wonder no further, because if anyone shall reveal the circumstances of this match season, it is I.
And by that we mean we have a ton of info to go over, including but not limited to...
Is There Going to Be a Bridgerton Season 4?
Yup. Netflix announced this happy news back in 2021 at the same time they revealed the show had been renewed for season 3.
When Is Bridgerton Season 4 Coming Out?
As of now...that remains unclear. My personal best guess? Winter 2025, based on what we know about production (getting to that in a moment). This guesstimate ^ seems pretty accurate as showrunner Jess Brownell gave some insight into season 4 during the UK season 3 part 2 premiere in June 2024.
âWe are working to try and put the seasons out more quickly, but they do take eight months to film and then they have to be edited, and then they have to be dubbed into every language,â she told the Hollywood Reporter. âAnd the writing takes a very long time as well, so weâre kind of on a two-year pace. Weâre trying to speed up but somewhere in that range.â
What Is Bridgerton Season 4 About?
Benedict! The show skipped over his season to give us Polin, so heâs on deck!
Either way, production has a âvery specific planâ in mind. As Shonda Rhimes put it to Variety ahead of season 3, âI do have a very specific plan of where we go each seasonâwhich one is which. Because you really have to start seeding in the other siblings and whatâs going on with them to push them to the next season. Weâve really talked about it through, I think, season 6 or maybe 7.â
Oh, and of course, thereâs the matter of who will be playing the lead suitor. Well, Shondaland and Netflix officially announced on July 23, 2024 that none other than Benedict will be the lead next season!
âDespite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle downâuntil he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his motherâs masquerade ball,â they said.
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And Netflix just announced whoâs playing his love interest.
Major news! Fans have been waiting not-so-patiently for Netflix to announce who would be starring opposite Luke Thompson/playing his future lover and now we finally have official confirmation that Yerin Ha will be playing Sophie Baek.
âSophie Baek has been forced to spend much of her life working as a maid for the most demanding employer in the ton. But the resourceful Sophie always finds a way to persevere through her circumstancesâwhich will drastically change after she disguises herself to attend Violet Bridgertonâs masquerade ball and meets Benedict Bridgerton,â they revealed in a press release.
Netflix just released these photos of the two of them on set to confirm the season is officially in production:
Needless to say, these two make a very attractive couple.
Who in the Cast Is Returning?
Both Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are in for season 4!
Nicola herself confirmed this happy news during an interview with The Wrap, saying, âTheyâve told us weâre back for season 4, which is super lovelyâŚItâll be exciting. [Weâll] pop back and have some fun for sure.â
Thank god, because Bridgerton wouldnât be Bridgerton without Lady Whistledownâs dry wit. In fact, it seems (relatively) safe to assume that Nicola will be a permanent cast member due to her central role, but thatâs just us speculating.
Has Filming Begun?
Yes! When Netflix released the first photos of Yerin and Luke on set, the streamer confirmed the season was officially in production. This is great news. But it does still mean that the season is pretty far off.
Is Anyone New Joining?
Other than Yerin, itâs too soon to say, but watch this space for updates sinceâdepending on who the diamond of season 4 isâsome new faces will need to be cast.
Have There Been Any Sneak Peeks?
Alas, and regretfully, no. Although, in the wise words of Lady Danbury:
Thanks for asking, that would be five.
An Offer From a Gentleman: Bridgerton Book 3Â (BENEDICT)
To Sir Phillip, With Love: Bridgerton Book 5Â (ELOISE)
When He Was Wicked: Bridgerton Book 6Â (FRANCESCA)
Itâs in His Kiss: Bridgerton Book 7Â (HYACINTH)
On the Way to the Wedding: Bridgerton Book 8Â (GREGORY)
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