Netflix extends ‘Bridgerton’ for seasons 3 and 4 – Deadline

Netflix has ordered two more seasons of its Regency-era bonkbuster Bridgerton

With production currently underway in Season 2, Netflix dropped a big surprise for the legions of fans of the Shondaland show, revealing that it will return to the world of Julia Quinn’s novels for a third and fourth season.

In accordance with Bridgerton Traditionally Lady Whistledown had her own take on the renewal. “This author will have to buy more ink,” quipped the character, narrated by Julie Andrews and is the pen name of Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). See below for a special edition of her Society Paper:

In a statement, Shonda Rhimes said, “From the first time I read Julia Quinn’s delicious Bridgerton series, I knew these were stories that would captivate a viewing audience. But the evolution of this adaptation would not be a success without the many significant contributions from the entire Shondaland team.

“This two-season pick-up is a strong vote of confidence in our work and I am incredibly grateful to have partners who work together and are as creative as Netflix. Betsy and I are thrilled that we have the opportunity to experience the world Bridgerton for a worldwide audience. “

Bela Bajaria, Netflix VP of Global TV, added: “Bridgerton wiped us off our feet. The creative team, led by Shonda, knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We plan to move into the Bridgerton business for a long time. “

Season 2 is about the pursuit of a suitable marriage for Bridgerton’s eldest brother Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey, as chronicled in the second book of Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The viscount who loved meIt goes without saying that seasons 3 and 4 should follow a similar book-by-book rhythm of stories, with the next two being titles in Quinn’s eight-part novel series An offer from a gentleman and Romantic Mr. Bridgerton

While the two-season extension was not expected, given the runaway success of the first season, it’s no bizarre shock. The period drama became Netflix’s biggest ever series after being watched by a record 82 million households around the world and making stars out of the cast almost overnight. The only sad news for season 1 fans is that not all of the cast will be returning for future seasons, particularly Regé-Jean Page, who played Hastings’ dapper Duke Simon Bassett.

Bridgerton was created by Shondaland veteran Chris Van Dusen, executive producer alongside Rhimes and Betsy Beers.

The focal point of Season 2 was plagued in the closing minutes of the Season 1 finale when Anthony revealed to Daphne and Simon his plans to “find my new viscountess and immediately reveal my intentions” after his relationship with opera singer Siena ended .

As revealed by Deadline, Sex education star Simone Ashley will act as Anthony’s romantic interest, Kate Sharma. Newly arrived in London, Kate is a smart, opinionated young woman who does not go crazy. Other new cast includes newcomer Charithra Chandran, who has taken on the role of Sharma’s younger sister Edwina, and Rupert Young, who plays Jack, the Ton’s newest member with a connection to one of his most notable families and a Bridgerton mystery. The character was created for the series; he’s not on the books.