![]() “I love Francesca, but we lost her midway through Season 2,” series creator and Seasons 1 and 2 showrunner Chris Van Dusen previously told TVLine. Season 2 saw Francesca appearing in only the first three episodes before actress Stokes left to begin production on “Lockwood & Co.” The reserved Francesca has only appeared a handful of times in “Bridgerton,” with the character spending most of Season 1 visiting her aunt in Bath. Dodd takes over the role from Ruby Stokes, who left the series to lead fellow Netflix novel adaptation “Lockwood & Co.” On May 12, “Anatomy of a Scandal” actress Hannah Dodd was announced to be the newest member of the “Bridgerton” family in a swapped casting for second youngest daughter Francesca Bridgerton. While no casting announcements have been made for the third season of “Bridgerton,” we will be the first to report, dear readers. And to add to the fairytale finale, Sophie learns that the Earl has left her a large dowry.īenedict and Sophie go on to marry and have four kids, adding to the budding next generation of Bridgertons. Lady Whistledown reports on the drama, and the Bridgertons free Sophie and she is proven innocent thanks to one of her stepsisters, Posy. Her stepmother reappears, accuses her of being a thief, and Sophie is arrested. The book includes Benedict feeling betrayed and forcing Sophie to resign. Of course, nothing is simple in “Bridgerton” stories. Lady Whistledown Is to Thank for Benedict’s Happy Ending However, upon playing a game of hide and seek with his family, he sees Sophie wearing a blindfold and realizes the woman of his dreams has been right under his nose (literally) all along. Eventually, as in the novels, Benedict does fall for Sophie and gives up the quest for the mystery woman. Enter Another Love Triangleįor a temporary solution, Benedict asks Sophie to be his mistress while he looks for a “suitable” wife. Add in the class drama of marrying a servant, and it seems that there are plenty of hurdles ahead for the young couple. Benedict instead hires Sophie to work for his mother, but has no idea that she is the same woman he has been tracking down ever since the ball.Īs Benedict and Sophie’s chemistry heightens, he is torn over falling for her: Should Benedict keep up his masquerade fantasies, or settle for Sophie? Little does he know, they are the same person. Meanwhile, Sophie is forced to work as a maid upon the Earl’s death, and Benedict rescues her from unwanted advances of her employer’s son. ![]() ![]() He has sworn off marriage until he can find his mystery soulmate. To contrast both Season 1 and Season 2, the third book shows Benedict searching for Sophie for over two years. If Following the Books, Season 3 Is an Updated Take on “Cinderella” Longtime Shondaland filmmaker Jess Brownell is also taking over as showrunner for Seasons 3 and 4. Give it time,” Rhimes summed up to Entertainment Tonight. “That is already in progress and you’ll see. Rhimes said the “Bridgerton” team “got a little bit creative” and are “already hard at work writing Season 3.” Netflix mega-producer Rhimes revealed the Season 3 script is currently in the works. Shonda Rhimes Confirmed Season 3 Is Already Underway I think it was really the appeal to me in a project like this, the fact that we could tell these close-ended love stories and shift focus season after season.” 5. I love his story and all these siblings, all these characters for different reasons,” Van Dusen added. However, Van Dusen did admit that Benedict would be a prime leading man. “In success we will be on as long as Netflix will have us but I would love to focus on every single one of those eight Bridgerton siblings and tell romance stories for all of them.”Įxecutive producer Shonda Rhimes noted that the third installment might “not necessarily go in order” of the books. “I can’t mention or talk about anything after this season, it was always my goal to focus on a different Bridgerton sibling every season and it’s no secret there are eight Bridgerton siblings,” Van Dusen said. But Co-Creator Chris Van Dusen May Shake Things Up…Ĭhris Van Dusen revealed to Entertainment Tonight that the third season may deviate from Julia Quinn’s novels and perhaps pivot to another Bridgerton sibling first. “You get to reveal the character bit by bit instead of showing the audience who he is right away.” 4. “There’s a bit of a question mark when it comes to Benedict, and as an actor, that’s such a great thing to play with,” Thompson told Shondaland. And the mystery of Benedict will no doubt be unpacked for the third season.
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