Bridgerton fans think that they have found a casting call for a major role in season four – and we couldn’t be more excited! If you don’t want to know a single thing about season four, look away now. For everyone else, here’s why fans are convinced that they have found casting details about Benedict Bridgerton’s new love interest, Sophie Beckett.

A fan shared a post for a casting call that went out in 2023, with the expiry date ending in July 2024 – meaning that it could be that Netflix has already found their star to play the hugely important role.

Posting the notice for auditions on Reddit’s R/Benophie forum, one person wrote: “I found the casting call!” The details, which appeared to go out to casting agents in Canada, confirmed that the shooting location is to be in the UK, with shooting taking place between mid-September to April 2025.

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Advertising for a character named ‘Emily’, the description reads: “Character is female, playing age 26-34, of East Asian heritage. She is plucky, prideful, and endlessly resourceful. Has trouble trusting others. CHARACTER SPEAKS WITH AN RP ACCENT. ROLE WILL REQUIRE NUDITY & SCENES OF A SEXUAL NATURE. A major recurring role. Multiple options & exclusivity required.”

Fans pointed out that ‘Emily’ could be an alias for Sophie while sharing their excitement in the comments, with one posting: “At this point we’re literally rounding up Netflix with torches and pitchforks until they announce who is going to play Sophie,” while another person added: “How long must I sit like this? SHUT UPPPPPPPP THE SQUEAL I JUST LET OUT!!!!! THAT’S OUR GIRL!!!!!!!”

Fans think that they have also discovered the audition script, which follows Sophie and Benedict as they meet at the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball. Discussing the script, one person jokes: “Benedict: I’m not ready to settle down, I wanna explore and discover myself some more. Also Benedict, two minutes into talking with Sophie: I’m gonna call on you tomorrow. What is your name, wife?”