With Benedict Bridgerton confirmed as the next lead of the Bridgerton series and the shooting of Bridgerton season 4 underway, fans can expect the show to air by 2026.
Bridgerton is one of Netflix’s hottest TV shows. It is extremely popular amongst people of all ages for its costumes, wigs, and most importantly its romance. As the third season of Bridgerton concluded in July with Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton’s marriage, fans speculated on the internet as to which Bridgerton sibling would be the focus of the next season.
Fan speculation was quickly laid to rest when the makers of Bridgerton announced that Benedict Bridgerton would be the focal point of the next season. That’s right! Benedict Bridgerton, who is played by Luke Thomspon, will finally make his debut in the marriage mart. Speaking on this announcement Thompson said, “Benedict has always been a little lost– or free depending on the way you want to look at it. But now he’s trying to find something a bit more solid in himself.”
Executive producer Shonda Rhimes also expressed her excitement at the announcement. In an interview with Tudum, she said, “He’s a charming man who’s trying to find his way. He’s very delightful and funny. I’m excited for everybody to watch him.” Shortly after this announcement, it was also announced that Yerin Ha had been cast as Benedict’s love interest Sophie.
Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will reprise their roles as Colin and Penelope in Season 4
In an interview with The Wrap, Coughlan said that she and Newton will return to Season 4 but that they “don’t know anything about it.” Meanwhile, showrunner Jess Brownell has stated “We will definitely hope to bring them (Colin and Penelope) back in future seasons because I think there’s more store there.”
She added, “I do think that there is a bit more to tell story-wise with Whistledown… Whistledown has been the narrative glue of every season. Now that Penelope’s out publicly as Whistledown, I want to see more of what that’s like. So, we will continue with them next season for sure.”
On the topic of Kanthony’s (Kate and Anthony) appearance in season 4, Brownell said, “We love them so much, and they’re both so incredibly talented and we want to support their ability to do other projects, while still leaving the door open for them to return when and if they’re able…So the India send-off is a plot device in certain ways that allows us to leave the door open.” In a separate interview, she also added that Cresida’s story will be resolved in later seasons.
Bridgerton Season 4 will not come out before 2026
Fans of Bridgerton will have to wait till at least 2026 for season 4 to premiere. Brownell has stated that writing of the episodes is underway but the production date has not been confirmed. Seeing that production usually lasts 8 months, including filming, editing, and dubbing, fans can expect the show to be released by 2026.
