Bridgerton season four is officially in production with new cast members
The season will focus on Benedict Bridgerton
Last updated 17th Sep 2024
Bridgerton - the popular period drama that took the world by storm - is returning for a fourth season, and following the confirmation that the upcoming series will focus on Benedict Bridgerton himself, Netflix have amped up the excitement by confirming that production is officially underway. Not only that - but we've got brand new cast members!
As fans of the popular Netflix show will know, each season follows the romantic storyline of a different member of the esteemed family - with fan favourite Benedict being the season four focus. Sharing the production news on socials, bosses also teased one of the new faces joining the show, in the form of Australian actress Yerin Ha.
Who are the new characters in Bridgerton season four?
Bridgerton season four will see the addition of a handful of new characters. Yerin Ha, known for shows such as Halo and Bad Behaviour, is set to appear as the 'captivating and complicated' Sophie Baek - who has spent a large proportion of time working as a maid. Disguising herself in order to attend Violet Bridgerton's masquerade ball, however, she meets Benedict, and is soon dubbed the mesmerising Lady in Silver.
Although we don't know what twists and turns will come our way in Bridgerton season four, it is understood that Sophie will be the new love interest of Benedict, with him setting out to find the Lady in Silver.
Also joining the cast will be Katie Leung - known for Harry Potter and Nightsleeper - who is set to play Lady Araminta Gun - a twice married and twice widowed woman with two girls debuting. Katie joins other newcomers Michelle Mao, who will play Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei, who is taking on the role of Posy Li.
It is also understood that we'll be seeing more of characters Alice Mondrich (played by Emma Naomi) and the wonderful Brimsley (played by Hugh Sachs) in the upcoming season, as they are set to level up to main cast members.
When are the filming Bridgerton season four?
Right now! Show bosses confirmed on 16th September 2024 that production was underway, taking to socials to share images of starring actors Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, writing: 'Esteemed members of the Ton, it is with great joy that we inform you that Bridgerton Season 4 is officially in production!'
Following the highly-anticipated drop of season three - which took us along the complicated storyline of Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan), fans can now expect the fourth season to pick up Benedict's storyline - and, by the looks of things, what a story it'll be...
Who will Bridgerton season four focus on?
In July 2024, the news was shared to Netflix's Instagram account that Benedict Bridgerton's story would be the next to unfold on the popular series, with bosses writing: 'BENEDICT BRIDGERTON HAS ENTERED THE CHAT!!! benedict’s story is coming next season on Bridgerton 💖'. (sic)
With the official Bridgerton account also sharing the news, they wrote: 'It has been brought to this author’s attention that perhaps it is time to unmask the newest suitor of the marriage mart… Benedict Bridgerton's story is coming next season.'
In the short teaser clip, we also see bosses tease: 'Welcome to the marriage mart, Benedict', before hinting that we can expect to see Benedict suited and booted for a masquerade ball in season four.
The news was welcomed by fans with open arms, with the quirky and artistic Benedict becoming a fan favourite over the years. One fan took to the comments to exclaim: 'I am SO EXCITED', with another adding: 'omg omg omg Benedict 😍😍'. (sic)
With another fan gushing: 'Finally 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️', another joked: 'We need a Bank Holiday, now!'
What happened with Benedict in season three?
If, like us, you were glued to your screen for all eight episodes of the most recent season of Bridgerton, you will know that Benedict's love life took a bit of a turn, after meeting the widowed Lady Tilley Arnold - taking a different direction to his storyline in the book series.
With Lady Tilley introducing Benedict to her "dear friend Paul", the pair's relationship took a turn, before she opened up and revealed to Benedict that she wanted him all to herself. With the season briefly touching on his internal struggles with feeling like an outsider - both within his family and also society - the latest season also hinted at the second-born Bridgerton exploring his sexuality.
And, of course, after the wholesome ending to season three - we're looking at you, Colin and Penelope - there's a few familiar faces that we're going to want to catch up with, too!
When will season four be released?
There's no word yet on when we can expect Bridgerton season four to be released, however, as of September 2024 production had officially begun, with the July teaser clip also showing Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict, holding a script.
With season three and four announced at the same time, back in April 2021, we wouldn't blame you for thinking production may have continued shortly after season three dropped, in May/June 2024.
Check out these Bridgerton filming locations you can visit:
Wilton House, Wiltshire
You may recognise this gorgeous venue as that of Queen Charlotte's home in Bridgerton, where we see her garden, bedroom and, of course, the stunning parlour. Wilton House, in Wiltshire, is the location real-life location used for these scenes, and is open to the public during the summer. The filming location was also used in the show as the Duke of Hasting's house exterior, as well as Lady Danbury's library.
No.1 Royal Crescent, Somerset
No.1 Royal Crescent, in Somerset, is the real-life building that serves as the stunning Featherington family home in Bridgerton. The building is a former high society Georgian townhouse, built back in the built in the 18th century, boasting Palladian construction made from Bath stone. With the stunning building erected between 1767-69, it may not come as a surprise that the location has been used in multiple period dramas. The public are now able to visit the stunning location, as it now operates as a museum.
Castle Howard, York
Castle Howard, situated in York, was used frequently as a filming location throughout the Bridgerton series. From Castle Howard's Great Hall, to the Walled Garden, The Temple of the Four Winds and even the wider estate, the scenic grounds welcomed characters such as Daphne Bridgerton, the Duke of Hastings and even the troublesome Nigel Berbrooke. Castle Howard is open for the public to visit - and not only that, but they could even catch a glimpse of the site's very own team member, Matthew, who stepped in to be an extra in the show as he greeted the Duke and Duchess as 'household staff'.
Rangers House, London
What we may all recognise as the Bridgerton family residence in the TV show, is in fact a location named Rangers House, situated in London. In the show, the home is presented as a cosmopolitan London Home - so the Georgian villa is the perfect filming spot. In real life, the house is situated on the edge of Greenwich Park, and is open to public visitors. Having welcomed royal family and countless aristocrats in the past, the building is now an art museum which famously houses The Wernher Collection.
Halton House, Buckinghamshire
As for the internal shots for the show, you can find those inside Halton House in Buckinghamshire. The building, which runs as an active RAF base, provided interiors for scenes in multiple seasons - including the smoking room, hallway, grand hall and staircase. A trip to Buckinghamshire will allow you to view the stunning location, which still serves as one of the UK's largest Royal Air Force stations - however it is reportedly expected to close by 2025.
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
The regal setting that is Hatfield House was used for many shooting locations throughout Bridgerton - most notable so, the interior of the Featherington's family home. The large estate is used for various scenes in the series, as well as being one of the most popular filming locations in the UK - having reportedly appeared in around 70 film and TV series since the 60s. Both the house and gardens are open for the public to visit.
Painshill Park, Cobham
Of course, fans of the show will know that manicured parks and picturesque gardens are a huge part of the Bridgerton aesthetic, and essential for those stunning promenade and picnic scenes - making Painshill Park, in Cobham, the perfect filming location. Its 18th century follies and large garden landscape allow for the location to be adapted to many period dramas, making the park a popular filming spot. The park is open for the public to visit, with opening times even available for the Gothic Temple.
Wrest Park
Wrest Park, in Bedfordshire, is the stunning location used for the Bridgerton family's country retreat, boasting its gorgeous grounds and parterres, with the orangery also appearing in the show. The location is also used in the third season, appearing as the Fullers' family home. With the building managed by the English Heritage, it is available for the public to visit (with a booking).
Petworth House
Another impressive interior used in the Bridgerton series is that of Petworth House - used for the art gallery we see characters such as Edwina Sharma and Violet Bridgerton stroll through in season two. The National Trust property, located in West Sussex, houses a collection of impressive artwork - some of which had to be moved to make way for production. Sue Rhodes, Petworth's Visitor Experience Manager, said: "We had to move some collection items to make way for filming, including our incredible Molyneux Globe. We brought in specialist art handlers to support our collections team as some of the paintings needed to come down, including one of the biggest ones – a painting by Northcote." The large grounds are open for the public to visit, with different areas having various opening times, which can be viewed and booked online.
Grimsthorpe Castle
A new filming location for Bridgerton season three sees the gorgeous Grimsthorpe Castle, located in the heart of Lincolnshire, brought to life for the Innovations Ball. A ball hosted by new character Lord Hawkins - an eccentric innovator - the stunning interiors of the castle provide the perfect scenery for the slightly more 'strange' home of the quirky innovator. On the new location, Bridgerton Locations manager Tony Hood said: "We had to bring in changes that weren't typical of a Regency house," continuing: "We reasoned that Hawkins would have gone for something a little bit strange. It's where we shot the Innovations Ball, which was fantastic, and we had a great time up there." The castle, as well as park and gardens, are open two days a week for the public to view.
Seasons one - three of Bridgerton are available to stream now on Netflix.
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