Bridgerton Season 4: Release Date, Cast, Plot, Spoilers And News

3 October 2024, 17:21

Bridgerton season 4: When will it be released? Picture: Netflix

By Katie Louise Smith

Bridgerton season 4 has already been renewed, but when does it come out on Netflix? Here's everything we know so far.

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Bridgerton season 4? Oh, it's happening, baby. Benedict Bridgerton will take centre stage alongside soon-to-be-introduced Sophie Beckett – now named Sophie Baek. Now the only question we need an answer to is: When will it be released?

Following the huge success of Netflix's Bridgerton series, including its spin-off Queen Charlotte, the streaming platform had already renewed season 4 before season 3 had even aired. Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton's Penelope and Colin are the main couple in season 3, and they'll be passing the baton over to Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, who will front the show next season.

Bridgerton season 4 is quite a way off from dropping onto our Netflix accounts as it's been confirmed it won't air until 2026. However, filming is now set to begin and there's still plenty of exciting news, updates and behind-the-scenes happenings that have been shared about season 4 already.

So, dearest Gentlereader, here's everything you need to know about Bridgerton season 4, from the potential release date to the confirmed main couple, and everything in between.

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Will there be a Bridgerton season 4?

Which Bridgerton family members will return in Bridgerton season 4? Picture: Netflix

Has Bridgerton season 4 been renewed?

Yes! Bridgerton season 4 was actually renewed way back in 2021 alongside season 3, thanks to the huge success of the series on Netflix.

In fact, you can probably expect a renewal confirmation for season 5 soon too... Executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers have confirmed that they are “committed” to bringing all eight seasons of the show to Netflix.

Bridgerton season 4 release date: When will Bridgerton season 4 come out on Netflix?

There’s currently no release date for Bridgerton season 4 yet... but the bad news is that fans will have to wait until 2026 to see Benedict and Sophie's love story play out on screen.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about season 4's release date, showrunner Jess Brownell said: "We are working to try and put the seasons out more quickly, but they do take eight months to film and then they have to be edited and then they have to be dubbed into every language."

"And the writing takes a very long time as well, so we’re kind of on a two-year pace. We’re trying to speed up, but somewhere in that range," she added.

Fans will likely have a much better idea of when Bridgerton season 4 will be released once filming begins.

Bridgerton season 4 filming: When does it start filming?

Production on Bridgerton season 4 has officially begun, with the cast already in dance rehearsals. Filming will begin soon.

No confirmation of an exact filming date has been shared by any of the cast or crew. Filming will likely begin at some point later this year and continue into 2025. We’ll update this article as soon as we have more info.

Behind the scenes of Bridgerton season 3

Bridgerton season 4 cast: Who will return?

Well, it wouldn’t be Bridgerton without the Bridgertons would it? Or the Featheringtons! Or the Mondriches! Or the Cowpers!

Luke Thompson (Benedict) will take the leading man role in season 4 alongside Yerin Ha who will play Sophie Baek, known as Sophie Beckett in Julia Quinn's novel series.

Netflix have confirmed a handful of characters who will be returning for season 4. While most of our faves will be back, some actors might not be available to appear in the new season. Some could possibly leave altogether – we won't know until the full list is officially confirmed.

Thankfully, the series is all about the ensemble so there’ll be plenty of faves still in the mix next season.

Here’s the list of cast members who have been confirmed to appear in Bridgerton season 4 so far:

Luke Thompson (Benedict)
Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek)
Jonathan Bailey (Anthony)
Nicola Couglan (Penelope)
Luke Newton (Colin)
Hannah Dodd (Francesca)
Victor Alli (John Stirling)
Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling)
Claudia Jessie (Eloise)
Will Tilston (Gregory)
Florence Hunt (Hyacinth)
Ruth Gemmell (Violet)
Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury)
Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte)
Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich)
Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich)
Daniel Francis (Lord Marcus Anderson)
Polly Walker (Portia)
Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley)
Hugh Sachs (Brimsley)
Dame Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown)

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan, who take centre stage in season 3, have confirmed that they will be back as Colin and Penelope for season 4.

While Simone Ashley has not been included on Netflix's official cast list, she has shared that she will "hopefully" return as Kate a.k.a. the new Lady Bridgerton. Her busy schedule may prevent her from appearing in a major capacity.

In a new interview with Glamour UK, she further confirmed: I know that I am returning, but that’s all I can say."

Jessica Madsen (Cressida Cowper), Harriet Cains (Phillippa) and Bessie Carter (Prudence) are also not included on Netflix's official cast list.

Once again, it’s unlikely that Regè-Jean Page will return as the Duke. Phoebe Dynevor also did not return as Daphne Bridgerton in season 3, but she has teased potentially returning in the future. Whether that’ll be in season 4 remains to be seen!

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Will Anthony and Kate be in Bridgerton season 4? Picture: Netflix

Bridgerton season 4 cast: Who are the new cast members?

Three new cast members have already been announced, and will be connected to Sophie Baek's storyline.

If you've read Benedict's book, you will no doubt already know Sophie's background and how she's introduced to the story. Bridgerton will now introduce Sophie's step-mother Lady Araminta Gun (Gunningworth in the book), and her step-sisters Rosamund and Posy.

Katie Leung, Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei will join the cast as the new trio.

Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun)
Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li)
Isabella Wei (Posy Li)

And of course, Yerin Ha will be joining the cast as Sophie.

Yerin Ha will play Sophie Baek in Bridgerton season 4. Picture: Getty

Which sibling will Bridgerton season 4 focus on?

Bridgerton season 4 will focus Benedict Bridgerton and his romance with Sophie Beckett – named Sophie Baek in the show. Season 4 will adapt Julia Quinn's An Offer From A Gentleman novel, which is the third book in the Bridgerton series.

Yerin Ha's Sophie has not yet been introduced in the series, and will likely make her first appearance before popping up at the Bridgerton's masquerade ball. (If you want spoilers for Benedict and Sophie's storyline, you can find them here.)

Sophie's storyline may differ slightly from what's written in the books, so we don't know too much about her yet.

As for Benedict, however? He will continue to explore his "fluid sexuality" in season 4 before "settling down". In season 3, Benedict experimented sexually with Lady Tilley Arnold and Paul Suarez, and he found himself attracted to men. It's sounds likely that Benedict will have more male partners in season 4.

For those hoping to see more of Eloise and Francesca's storylines, there's still room for their relationships to be explored in season 4. Eloise will return from Scotland to the ton for the masquerade ball, and Francesca and John's relationship will likely pop up throughout the season.

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Bridgerton season 4 will be about Benedict's romance with Sophie Beckett. Picture: Netflix

Bridgerton season 4 plot: What will happen?

While the Netflix series will remain as true to Julia Quinn's novels as much as possible, it has deviated away from following the exact storylines laid out in the book. So we'll have to wait and see exactly what happens in season 4.

That said, Jess Brownell has teased what fans can expect. Speaking to Tudum, Jess said: "It felt important for him to explore the fullness of himself before he settles down. He is someone who has big appetites, and we wanted to see him living a big life before he goes into settle-down mode."

"I’m excited for where we’re going with him in Season 4. There are a lot of things I want to say about it, but I should probably wait..." she adds.

The official logline for season 4 reads: "Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down -- until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother's masquerade ball."

Addressing the concerns about deviating too far from the books, Jess previously told Refinery29 Australia: "I am really not trying to shake things up too much. I really believe in the vision of the show."