Filming has started for Bridgerton series 2 🙌

The cast have confirmed the news!

Author: Alex RossPublished 16th Mar 2021

It's already made Netflix history with over 82 million people binge-watching series 1, so there's no surprise excitement is building ahead of series 2 of period drama Bridgerton.

Starring the likes of Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, Netflix confirmed Bridgerton had been renewed in January and now the cast have confirmed filming has started with some behind-the-scenes snaps.

Actor Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton in the drama, shared a number of images from series 1 alongside Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), telling his Instagram followers, 'The boys are back in town 🎵 #THROWBACK #SEASON1'. (Sic)

Unexpectedly, Bridgerton fans were quick to comment on Luke's post, with many expressing their excitement.

One user wrote, 'YES YES YES YES YES', with another writing, 'I'm so excited for season 2 OMG OMG'. A third then wrote, 'They were totally filming today! 😄'. (sic)

The show, which is based on Julia Quinn's Bridgerton novels, is reportedly due for release around Christmas time, after series 1 became a massive success when it dropped on Christmas Day 2020.

Series 1 of the show followers Phoebe Dynevor's character Daphne Bridgerton enter high society alongside The Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), with series 2 expected to follow Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), look for a suitable woman to marry.

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The official Bridgerton Twitter account confirmed the exciting news that the show had been renewed back in January, writing, 'Prepare for another social season. Bridgerton is returning for season two, only on Netflix.' (sic)

Whilst we wait for series 2, you can binge series 1 of Bridgerton on Netflix right now.

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