Bridgerton season 4: Netflix release date prediction, trailer, likely cast, plot rumors, and more news

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Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:34:30 +0000

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Here's everything we know about Bridgerton season 4 ahead of the hit romantic drama show's return on Netflix.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Bridgert on season 4: key information - Season 4 has been in the works since its initial April 2021 announcement

- No release date revealed yet

- Rumored to begin filming in mid-September

- Its romantic lead is Benedict Bridgerton

- Some key cast members should return from previous installments

- Snippets of its plot have been teased

- No trailer unveiled at the time of writing

- Bridgerton producer Shonda Rhimes has eight-season plan for hugely popular show

Dearest readers, Bridgerton season 4 is on the way and, when it comes to getting into the nitty-gritty of the Ton, theres plenty to discuss. In season 3, we were treated to the couple affectionately dubbed 'Polin' but, in season 4, its all about Benophie. Indeed, despite a slight deviation from the order of Julia Quinns famed book series of the same name, its time to address 'An Offer From a Gentleman', the third novel in which Benedict Bridgerton and his love interest Sophie take center stage.

With all three seasons thus far holding spots in the top ten all-time most popular English-language TV shows on Netflix, according to Tudum , season 4 has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, the main cast will be returning, Shondaland continues to produce, and Netflix remains the the best streaming service that offers us all the courtship, gossip, and latest Lady
Whistledowns musings we've come to love. So, from our thoughts on its likely release date to its potential plot threads and more, here's what we know
about Bridgerton season 4 so far.

Full spoilers follow for Bridgerton season 3 and its predecessors. Potential season 4 spoilers also follow. Bridgerton season 4 release date prediction When will season 4 air? It's looking like 2026 (Image credit: Netflix)

Bridgerton season 4 has been on the cards since it was announced alongside season 3 in April 2021 . However, while theres exciting news about season 4 ahead, theres no official release date to share just yet and you may be saddened to hear its looking like it won't arrive until mid-2026.

Filming was rumored to be begin in June, per filming site Production List , but the date has since moved to mid-September (per What's on Netflix ). Principal photography will likely run for several months, too, according to the latter outlet.

We shouldn't see season 4 for two years, then and thats been all but confirmed by showrunner Jess Brownell, who told The Hollywood Reporter (THR): "We 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. And the writing takes a very long time as
well, so were kind of on a two-year pace, were trying to speed up, but somewhere in that range." Bridgerton season 4 trailer: is there one?

We dont have an official trailer, but a brief Bridgerton season 4 teaser, which confirmed season 4s romantic lead will be Benedict Bridgerton , arrived in July.

Seen amongst clips of previous seasons, the text "Welcome to the marriage mart, Benedict," appears on the screen. Following the montage, were treated
to behind-the-scenes footage of a person off-screen saying "I hear were fitting you for a suit", to which Benedict aka Luke Thompson replies "I already have an outfit for tonight." The person off-screen responds "Oh no, its not for tonight. Its for the masquerade ball", before Benedict says "In that case, come on in."

The masquerade ball, according to Julia Quinns novels, is where Benedict famously meets Sophie Beckett, aka the Lady in Silver, but well dive into
this in our plot section. Bridgerton season 4 cast: likely and confirmed Benedict Bridgerton will take on the role of Bridgerton season 4's romantic lead (Image credit: Netflix)

Full spoilers follow for Bridgerton season 3.

Given that we didn't lose any of the main cast in season 3, wed expect these characters to return in Bridgerton season 4: Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton Claudia Jessie as Eloise
Bridgerton Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton Simone Ashley as Kathani
Kate Bridgerton Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte Adjoa Andoh as Lady
Danbury Harriet Cains as Philippa Featherington Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich Martin Imhangbe as
Will Mondrick Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley Hugh Sachs as Brimsley Hannah Doss as Francesca Stirling Victor Alli as John Stirling Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson

We know who Benedict Bridgerton is, but who will play the famous Sophie Beckett? In August, Variety 's sources suggested Australian actress Yerin Ha
( Halo, Bad Behaviour) had been cast .Netflix and Shondaland are yet to confirm this, though.

We don't expect to see the likes of Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Reg Jean-Page) return, but Jonathan Bailey was there in season 3 and hes confirmed, during an interview with Good Morning America , that hell be back in season 4. "I have a couple of weeks etched out in my schedule for returning," he said. "So, Im really excited and Luke Thompson is just going
to be stunning.

As for season 3s shining couple Penelope and Colin, theyll also be back. Speaking to Town & Country, Luke Newton said: "Im excited for the happily
ever after and to see what that brings. I have so much trust in Jess [Brownell] that it will always be interesting and always be exciting. Thats also the joy of being in the Bridgerton family: Theres always going to be drama. Theres always going to be something I get to help out with or causing mischief or whatever it is." Bridgerton season 4 plot rumors Season 4 will adapt the third novel penned by Julia Quinn, which is titled 'An Offer From a Gentleman' (Image credit: Netflix)

Full spoilers follow for Bridgerton season 3.

Bridgerton season 4's story brief hasn't been unveiled yet and it won't be until closer to its release. Even so, we have some ideas of where the plot will go, based on its source material and how Benedict's story in the third season ended.

In Bridgerton season 3, the focus was Penelope and Colin, which actually
meant the show skipped ahead in Julia Quinns book series. As previously mentioned, however, season 3 will leap back a few chapters to book three, which is called 'An Offer From a Gentleman'. Fans of the books will know, then, that its time for Benedict the bachelor to meet Sophie Beckett the elusive Lady in Silver who sneaks into the masquerade ball to find a suitor, stumbles upon him, and likely captures his heart. Benedict Bridgertons Season 4 story? Let us pour some teaDespite 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. pic.twitter.com/KmGDp1L5FF July 23, 2024

In the books, the Lady in Silver is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl and one of his maids, although he hasnt publicly acknowledged her as his daughter despite her living with him.

It may be hard to believe Benedict may finally settle down, considering how season 3 ended. Indeed, viewers watched as Benedict embarked on not one, but two relationships; the untethered playboy messing around with Lady Tilley Arnold and Paul Suarez.However, he broke up with the pair in the season 3 finale after he decides he doesn't want to tie himself down to any one
person.

Elaborating on why Benedict made that decision, Luke Thompson, who plays the character, told Netflix's Tudum website : "Benedict has always been a little lost or free, depending on the way you want to look at it. But, now hes trying to find something a bit more solid in himself. His identity has been a little bit of a question mark, but it doesnt ever seem to really bother him. It often feels like 'youre either this, or youre this'. Hes finding it out." Will Benedict be capable of settling down in Bridgerton season 4? (Image credit: Netflix)

Showrunner Jess Brownell also spoke to Tudum about Benedicts love story, adding: "It felt important for him to explore the fullness of himself before he settles down. He is someone who has big appetites, and we wanted to see
him living a big life before he goes into settle-down mode."

Much like Bridgertons first three seasons, though, the romantic lead isnt the only one embarking on a love story, of which theres most certainly more to explore in season 4. We know that Lady Violet Bridgerton was enjoying the company of Lady Danburys brother, Lord Marcus Anderson and, during the
season 3 finale, we saw the pair dance the night away at the Dankworth-Finch ball.

Kate and Anthony are due to welcome their first child, too, which will see
the married couple travel to India to do so. Theres also more to explore from Colin and Penelope as Polin embark on married life and raising their child. Luke Newton spoke to Tudum about their new role, teasing: "Once youve had
your moment, its really nice to see how theyll navigate married life. Itll be a place of comfort for them and theyll enjoy it." The arrival of Michaela Stirling excited Bridgerton fans (Image credit: Netflix)

And then theres Eloise traveling to Scotland alongside her sister Francesca and new husband Lord John Stirling. She decided to pursue her curiosity and take a break from the marriage mart in doing so, so itll be interesting to
see how she spends her time there.

It was as much of a cliffhanger ending for the new Stirlings as well, as Francesca met Johns cousin Michaela Stirling. In Quinn's book 'When He Was Wicked', this character is male and goes by the name Michael Stirling, so the role has been gender-swapped for Netflix's adaptation. Michaelas appearance sent fans wild, and for those whove yet to read the book, the significance will become all the more clear as the seasons continue.

Finally, amongst all the love and marriage, Queen Charlotte made a statement in the season 3 finale of accepting Lady Whistledown, aka Penelope Featherington. Whether the Queens favor continues, only time will tell. Where to watch Bridgerton Will Queen Charlotte choose a diamond in season 4? (Image credit: Netflix)

Bridgerton seasons 1 to 3 can be streamed exclusively on Netflix. One of the best Netflix shows is also joined on the platform by prequel spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story . If you find yourself at a loss while we wait for season 4, here are six dashing dramas like Bridgerton to be captivated
by, too. Will Bridgerton get a fifth season? Will we get more seasons of Bridgerton ? Shonda Rhimes most certainly hopes so (Image credit: Netflix)

Netflix hasn't announced if a fifth season will be made. But, according to executive producer Shonda Rhimes, theres hopefully going to be at least
eight. Per Variety , Rhimes said she still plans to adapt all eight of the Bridgerton books, adding: "I do have a very specific plan of where we go each season which one is which. Because you really have to start seeding in the other siblings, and whats going on with them, to push them to the next
season. Weve really talked about it through, I think, season 6 or maybe 7."

It's unclear if Netflix will take a similar approach to Bridgerton seasons 3 and 4 and renew two more seasons at the same time. Considering how popular Bridgerton continues to be, however, we'd be surprised if it doesn't greenlight the pair, if not a trio of new seasons, before too long.

As for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story , Rhimes has teased the
possibility of making a second season. "We talk about it a lot," she told Variety. "And, for a while, I was holding it very close, and didnt
necessarily know that I wanted to play it out in a Bridgerton season. But,
now weve been talking about what it would look like if we saw a little bit in Bridgertons present day, with Brimsley and Reynolds, and what that would mean [and] I think it deprives us of a chance to tell the story the way it should be told."

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