The smash-hit Regency Era romance has kept heart fluttering for three seasons already, and Netflix has preemptively renewed Bridgerton for season 4. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton concerns the various members of the titular family who strike out and try to find love on the “ton” during the Regency Era of English history. Known for its colorful designs and anachronistic approach to its historical subject, Bridgerton has wooed audiences with its charm and steamy romance since it debuted on Netflix in 2020.

Yet another feather in Netflix’s cap, Bridgerton quickly became one of the streamer’s most popular programs and its reputation has grown in the years since. A spinoff was produced in 2023 entitled Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and the streaming juggernaut became a franchise before it even released a third season. The best period dramas are always lavish spectacles, but Bridgerton has managed to up the ante and has spurred on a boom in anachronistic period pieces. Netflix’s preemptive renewal for season 4 means fans won’t have to worry, and Bridgerton‘s future seems secure.

Bridgerton Season 4 Latest News

Jonathan Bailey Confirms He’ll Return In Season 4

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What remains to be seen is if his onscreen wife, Kate (Simone Ashley), will also be back.

With the story beginning to take shape in the upcoming fourth season, the latest news confirms that Jonathan Bailey will return in Bridgerton season 4. Bailey rose to prominence playing the role of Anthony Bridgerton in the first three seasons of the show, but the star has since branched out to blockbuster roles such as that of Fiyero in the Wicked movie. Now, Bailey has announced he will be back in season 4, even if it is in a smaller role. What remains to be seen is if his onscreen wife, Kate (Simone Ashley), will also be back.

Read Bailey’s comments on season 4 below:

“Well, I look forward to reading the scripts. No, I mean we’re gonna follow the stories. The thing about Bridgerton that is so brilliant is that there’s so many different ways you can fall in love as humans, and that’s what the show will explore, and obviously being the older brother, I’m gonna be there to support the youngsters as we go.

“I have a couple of weeks etched out in my schedule for returning, so I’m really excited. And Luke Thompson is gonna be stunning. And who knows who his love interest is gonna be?”

Bridgerton Season 4 Is Confirmed (And The Book Is Chosen)

Netflix Preemptively Renewed Season 4 & The Book In Focus Is Set

Unlike other series which leave their fans twisting in the wind for months as they wait to learn the fate of their favorite show’s future, Netflix made the early decision to renew Bridgerton. Following the success of season 2, the streamer wasted no time when preemptively renewing Bridgerton for seasons 3 and 4 simultaneously. Though the future beyond season 4 is still undecided, more seasons of the Regency Era romance are likely in the works.

Bridgerton season 3 part 1 premiered on May 16, 2024, followed by part 2 on June 13, 2024.

With buzz still fresh surrounding the third season of Netflix’s big hit, season 4 has already stolen the spotlight with the announcement that Benedict will be the subject of the next story. This means the book being adapted for the upcoming seasons is likely Quinn’s An Offer from a Gentleman, the third in the publication order.

Bridgerton Season 4 Cast

Penelope & Colin Are Already Confirmed To Return

The Bridgerton cast is obviously a massive ensemble, and many of the characters have stuck around from season to season. The one exception has been the main couple from the previous season, who usually fade to the background after finding their happily ever after. However, it has already been revealed that Penelope and Colin will return in Bridgerton season 4. Though the size and scope of their roles are unknown, this means Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton will be back to reprise their roles.

A few near-certain returns include the likes of Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury, and most of the Bridgerton clan should also be back. Jonathan Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton found his true love in Kate (Simone Ashley) in season 2, and Bailey is confirmed to return in season 4. Meanwhile, Benedict (Luke Thompson), Eloise (Claudia Jessie), and Francesca (Hannah Dodd) have yet to have their romantic moments in the sun, so they’ll need to reprise their roles.

In a radical change established at the end of Bridgerton season 3, it seems Julie Andrews will not return as the voice of narrator Lady Whistledown, after Penelope dropped her persona to continue her society paper under her own name. The question of whether Anthony and Kate will actually return from India is also a pressing one, but Anthony’s responsibility as Viscount and head of his family means he can’t stay away forever.

One new character we know will play some part in Bridgerton season 4 is Masali Baduza’s Michaela Stirling, who immediately catches Francesca’s eye. Fans of the book will recognize the source of her name, and can probably piece together what part she will play in Francesca’s story going forward.

The presumptive main cast of Bridgerton season 4 includes:

Actor
Bridgerton Role

Nicola Coughlan
Penelope Featherington

Luke Newton
Colin Bridgerton

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Jonathan Bailey
Anthony Bridgerton

Simone Ashley
Kate Bridgerton

Luke Thompson
Benedict Bridgerton

Claudia Jessie
Eloise Bridgerton

Hannah Dodd
Francesca Bridgerton

Victor Alli
John Stirling

Ruth Gemmell
Violet Bridgerton

Will Tilston
Gregory Bridgerton

Florence Hunt
Hyacinth Bridgerton

Polly Walker
Portia Featherington

Golda Rosheuvel
Queen Charlotte

Adjoa Andoh
Lady Danbury

Bridgerton Season 3 New Cast & Returning Character Guide

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Bridgerton Season 4 Story Details

Which Bridgerton Sibling Gets Their Love Story Next?

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Though there are 8 books in the Bridgerton series, there are only a few logical next steps for the TV series to take when it comes to its adaptation strategy.

Author Julia Quinn has revealed that the book for Bridgerton season 4 has already been selected, but that specific book hasn’t been announced yet. Of the 8 books in the Bridgerton series, the third book, An Offer from a Gentleman, which chronicles the love story between Sophie and Benedict is the logical next step since Benedict is confirmed to be the lead in the upcoming fourth season.

In the book, the stoic bachelor saves a young woman named Sophie by offering her employment within his mother’s household. Turns out, the lowly servant-girl is actually the daughter of an Earl who has been cast out by an evil stepmother. In keeping with the Cinderella-like storyline, Sophie secretly attends a masquerade ball as the mysterious Lady in Silver, and accidentally captures the heart of Benedict. Though that could be the basic framework of the season, the inevitable changes that Netflix will make are uncertain.

What we know tangibly about where season 4’s story may be heading is that we’ll likely see the fallout of Penelope’s decision to reveal herself as Lady Whistledown. She made enemies along the way, and says herself that people may come after her. On top of that, we’ll see more of Penelope and Colin’s wedded life, since they will remain in the Ton. There are also lots of unresolved story elements, in a way that feels less like the usual way Bridgerton ends its seasons, but that does make for exciting prospects.

Yet another feather in Netflix’s cap, Bridgerton quickly became one of the streamer’s most popular programs and its reputation has grown in the years since. A spinoff was produced in 2023 entitled Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and the streaming juggernaut became a franchise before it even released a third season. The best period dramas are always lavish spectacles, but Bridgerton has managed to up the ante and has spurred on a boom in anachronistic period pieces. Netflix’s preemptive renewal for season 4 means fans won’t have to worry, and Bridgerton‘s future seems secure.

Bridgerton Season 4 Latest News

Jonathan Bailey Confirms He’ll Return In Season 4

Custom Image by Debanjana Chowdhury

What remains to be seen is if his onscreen wife, Kate (Simone Ashley), will also be back.

With the story beginning to take shape in the upcoming fourth season, the latest news confirms that Jonathan Bailey will return in Bridgerton season 4. Bailey rose to prominence playing the role of Anthony Bridgerton in the first three seasons of the show, but the star has since branched out to blockbuster roles such as that of Fiyero in the Wicked movie. Now, Bailey has announced he will be back in season 4, even if it is in a smaller role. What remains to be seen is if his onscreen wife, Kate (Simone Ashley), will also be back.

Read Bailey’s comments on season 4 below:

“Well, I look forward to reading the scripts. No, I mean we’re gonna follow the stories. The thing about Bridgerton that is so brilliant is that there’s so many different ways you can fall in love as humans, and that’s what the show will explore, and obviously being the older brother, I’m gonna be there to support the youngsters as we go.

“I have a couple of weeks etched out in my schedule for returning, so I’m really excited. And Luke Thompson is gonna be stunning. And who knows who his love interest is gonna be?”