Bridgerton has confirmed that filming for the long-awaited third series has begun and has also explained that three new cast members are joining the Ton.
The popular period drama has confirmed that it will take place again after the second record season was released in March.
The third series will focus on the love story of Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
He’s back! Bridgerton has confirmed that it will be back after the second season record was released in March. In the photo: Nicola Coughlan revealing the news
Netflix announced that Bridgerton is back in production with a teaser video showing cast members appearing on screen and raising three fingers.
Jonathan Bailey, who plays Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, was the first to appear on screen and smiled as he raised two fingers, before turning his hand and pointing three fingers, hinting at the passage from the second to the third season.
Adjoa Andoh, who plays the fierce Lady Dunbury, also made the gesture as she passed a row of trailers as she looked at her phone, with her character’s extravagant hair in place.
Golda Rosheuvel, who plays Queen Charlotte, smiled broadly as she pulled her head out of her trailer to join in, followed by a laughing Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton).
Three! Netflix announced that Bridgerton was back in production with a video showing cast members, including Jonathan Bailey, appearing on screen and raising three fingers.
Exciting: Golda Rosheuvel, who plays Queen Charlotte, pulled her head off the trailer to join the ad, followed by a laughing Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton).
Other cast members who joined the ad included Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Lady Featherington), Jessica Madsen (Cressida Cowper) and Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich).
The footage ended with Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton, opening the door of a carriage to reveal Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington / Lady Whistledown.
Nicola, wearing her character’s recognizable red wig, announced, “Bridgerton’s third season filming has officially begun!”
The couple, who will be the focus of the third season as their relationship looks set to unfold, then headed to the carriage at the end of the video.
In addition to the exciting news that filming is underway again, it has also been revealed that three new cast members will be joining the romantic series.
Joining: Other cast members who made the gesture included Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich)
I can not wait! The footage ended with Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton, opening the door of a carriage to reveal Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington.
Daniel Francis, who has previously starred in Stay Close, will join the cast as Marcus Anderson, “a charismatic presence that illuminates any room he enters, drawing the attention of certain tonriarchs of the ton – and the wrath of ‘others’.
Meanwhile, Sam Phillips of The Crown will play Lord Debling, described as a great gentleman with “unusual interests”.
A description of her character adds: “But with the wealth and a noble title that endorse her eccentricities, this season will not lack the interest of the girls.”
And James Phoon, who has appeared in Wreck, will star Harry Dankworth in the third series.
New Faces: It has also been revealed that new cast members Daniel Francis (left) and Sam Phillips (right) will be joining the romantic series.
Cast: And James Phoon (pictured), who has appeared in Wreck, will star Harry Dankworth in the third series.
A summary of his character says, “What Dankworth lacks in wit and intelligence, he makes up for with a good appearance.”
Bridgerton’s long-awaited third series will see Penelope Featherington (Nicole Coughlan) leave Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) love affair after hearing her derogatory words about her final season, according to a synopsis of the series.
Penelope, who also has a secret identity as Lady Whistledown, decides it’s time to find a husband who “provides her with enough independence to continue her double life, away from her mother and sisters.”
The synopsis continues: “But in the absence of confidence, Penelope’s attempts at the marriage market fail dramatically.
Moving on: The long-awaited third series of Bridgerton will see Penelope Featherington (Nicole Coughlan) abandon her long-standing love affair with Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
Romance: However, things soon get complicated as Colin’s lessons start to work “a little too well” and she has to decide if her feelings for Penelope are kind or not.
Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of arrogance. But he is discouraged to realize that Penelope, the only person who has ever appreciated him as he was, is giving him a cold shoulder.
“Eager to regain her friendship, Colin offers Penelope as a mentor on the paths of trust to help her find a husband this season.”
However, things soon get complicated as Colin’s lessons start to work “a little too well” and he has to decide if his feelings for Penelope are kind or not.
Penelope’s friendship with Eloise (Claudia Jessie) also hit the rocks at the end of the second series when her friend discovered her true identity as Lady Whistledown, and it looks like the couple will be further separated.
The synopsis adds: “Complicating things for Penelope is her breakup with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it even more so. Hard to keep your Lady Whistledown alter.Ego is a secret.
Friends: Penelope’s friendship with Eloise (Claudia Jessie) hit the rocks at the end of the second series, and it looks like the couple will break up even further in the third season.
Bridgerton’s second series broke records after recording 193 million viewing hours worldwide, the highest any Netflix series in English has accumulated in its first three days. Since then, it has been surpassed by the fourth series of Stranger Things.
At the time, the second season also had the second highest opening weekend of all Netflix series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The second season of Bridgerton saw Lord Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) find himself embroiled in a love triangle with sisters Sharma Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate (Simone Ashley) after Edwina was suggested to them as a match for Anthony. However, he is attracted to his older sister Kate.
Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) also returned in the second season, although her now husband Duke of Hastings (King Jean-Page) did not appear.
Steamy: The second season of Bridgerton saw Lord Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) find himself wrapped in a love triangle with sisters Sharma Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate (Simone Ashley).