

Since filming started this month, there is no set release date for the third season, but given the past timing of previous seasons, fans could expect it to premiere some time in 2023. Simon and Daphnes dispute continues, and Daphne decides to return to London to assist in undoing the scandal surrounding her brother. Well, as we know, the likelihood is that this will only make him more fond of her, which indeed seems to be the case for season 3: ‘he’s disheartened. This month, it was announced Daniel Francis, Sam Phillips and James Phoon had joined the cast for the third season, though it was not disclosed exactly who each will play. Its now been revealed by Netflix, that ‘Penelope Featherington has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton after hearing his disparaging words about her last season’. However, Regé-Jean Page, who played Simon Basset, will not be returning.
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Phoebe Dynevor, who gained international recognition for playing Daphne Bridgerton, will also return to the series to reprise her role. Charithra Chandran will also return to play Edwina Sharma, Kate’s younger sister.

The third season will follow the plot of the fourth book in Quinn’s collection of novels.īailey and Simone Ashley will both return to reprise their roles as Viscount Anthony Bridgerton and Viscountess Bridgerton (née Kate Sharma). However, the producers’ decision to explore Colin and Penelope’s relationship indicates that the series is no longer following the order of the books they’re based on, which were written by Julia Quinn. The first season, which debuted December 2020, focused on the love life of Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the family, and her relationship with Simon Basset, while the second, which premiered in March, delved into Anthony Bridgerton, the oldest in the family, and his search for a wife, which he found in Kate Sharma. Jess Brownell will be serving as the showrunner for Bridgerton Season 3, taking over from Chris van Dusen, who served as the showrunner on the first two seasons.Brownell isn't new to Bridgerton. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in season two of “Bridgerton.” LIAM DANIEL/ NETFLIX
