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“Bridgerton” Has Officially Announced The Main Character For Season 4

“Bridgerton” Has Officially Announced The Main Character For Season 4

Oh, I’m going to need [spoiler] to be cast right now. Please, Bridgerton.

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Dearest, gentle reader! It’s only been a little over a month since Bridgerton Season 3 officially wrapped, and it was a heck of a season.

Penelope and Colin in an intimate embrace as they stand in front of a mirror in a scene from Bridgerton

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As of July 3, the third season of the hit Netflix series became the 10th biggest English-language series ever, with a reported 91.9 million views and counting.

Penelope in bridal gown and veil gazes at Colin in period costume during a wedding scene

Of course, Season 3 followed Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) as he finally realized his feelings for Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). And with it came so many memorable moments like the carriage scene, the mirror scene, the reveal of Lady Whistledown to the Ton, and more.

Penelope telling Colin that she would very much like to be more than friends

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With Bridgerton already being renewed for a Season 4 ahead of the third season’s premiere, people have been waiting anxiously to see which Bridgerton sibling will lead next season, with fans believing it would either be Benedict (Luke Thompson), Eloise (Claudia Jessie), or Francesca (Hannah Dodd).

Scene from "Bridgerton" showing Benedict, Francesca, and Eloise in formal attire

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And now we finally have an answer. Today, Netflix unveiled that Season 4 will focus on none other than Benedict Bridgerton.

Benedict standing in a hallway with the voice-over reading, 'It is time now to look toward the future. Whatever it may bring"

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It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering Benedict’s book is the third in Julia Quinn’s beloved series, and the show actually skipped over his story to do Colin and Penelope’s first.

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Netflix unveiled the exciting news with a short video, which included some of Benedict’s moments from previous seasons and then Luke T. preparing to get fitted for a suit for a VERY special occasion.

Luke Thompson holds a garment and looks down with a serious expression. The caption reads, "It's for the masquerade ball."

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You can watch the full video below:

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Production is reportedly scheduled to start in the fall, with showrunner Jess Brownell saying it could be a two-year wait until Season 4 hits Netflix.

And fans are already super excited:

BRIDGERTON SEASON 4 MAIN CHARACTER pic.twitter.com/ubh7zZoOI1— jess🪞✨ (@bellysinfinite) July 23, 2024

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DO YALL HEAR ME SCREAMING pic.twitter.com/LetKM5JCka— rachel (@sophiepoets) July 23, 2024

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BENOPHIE CONFIRMED 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/ww2o2BI2ui pic.twitter.com/8CnM5iOmNg— 🐝Promenading Anthony’s Pinnacle🐝 (@chaoticguitar) July 23, 2024

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Benedict’s love story is based on Julia’s book, An Offer from a Gentleman, and it’s literally the Bridgerton version of Cinderella.

Cover of "Bridgerton: An Offer From a Gentleman" by Julia Quinn, showing a woman with ornate hair in a pink Regency dress looking away, a window in the background

An Offer from a Gentleman follows Sophie Beckett, who dreams of finding her “Prince Charming” when she sneaks into the Bridgertons’ famed masquerade ball. Ultimately, she ends up spending the night with Benedict.

Luke Thompson, in a scene, wearing a loose shirt tucked into high-waisted trousers with a wide belt, standing outdoors with trees in the background

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However, when the clock strikes midnight, her fairy tale ends when she’s forced back to her house with her disdainful stepmother. Ever since this magical night, Benedict is determined to find the mystery woman he danced with.

Luke Thompson in a scene from Bridgerton

The Season 3 finale hinted at Lady Violet Bridgerton’s (Ruth Gemmell) famed masquerade ball when Eloise told Benedict that she would be back from traveling Scotland with Francesca and John (Victor Alli) in time for it.

Benedict and Eloise chatting about the masquerade ball

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Now, if you’ve read the books like me, then you are probably EAGERLY awaiting any casting news for Sophie. After all, she is one of the most beloved love interests in the Bridgerton universe.

MASQUERADE BALL MENTIONED TO HAPPENED NEXT SEASON AND BENEDICT SAYING HE WILL BE THERE

SOPHIE BECKETT IS COMING HOME— flora | benophie era 🎭 (@vengerb3rg) June 13, 2024

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LET HIM MEET SOPHIE BECKETT ALREADY #Bridgerton pic.twitter.com/mO0V0kYHce— Sarah | glen powell summer 🌪️ (@sydglenx) June 3, 2024

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Fan casting for Sophie’s character has been popping up online for a long time. My personal favorite fan cast is Jessie Mei Li, best known for starring in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone as Alina Starkov.

Luke Thompson on the red carpet for the Bridgerton event, wearing a stylish light shirt, beige jacket, and peach trousers. Netflix logo visible in the background

While Netflix hasn’t announced any official casting just yet, we’ll keep you posted when it does happen because, if I’m being honest, you’ll hear me screaming with excitement wherever you are, dear reader.

Colin and Benedict are hugging tightly, expressing intense feelings

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Are you excited for Bridgerton Season 4? Do YOU have an idea of who should be cast as Sophie? Tell us everything in the comments below!

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