The much awaited third season of Bridgerton is just around the corner and the fans’ excitement cannot be contained. This season will focus on a budding “will they, won’t they” relationship between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. Several old faces will be making a return along with new faces. Most notably however, Phoebe Dynevor will not return to reprise her role as Daphne Bridgerton, having headlined the first season. Here is all there is to know about the cast, plot & release date of Bridgerton S3:
Release Date:
Bridgerton Season 3 is set to drop in two parts on Netflix. Part One is scheduled for May 16, 2024, and Part Two will follow on June 13, 2024, according to the recent official date announcement.
Returning and Departing Cast
Season 3 bids farewell to Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne. Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will be headlining Season 3 as Colin and Penelope respectively. The new season's cast also includes a mix of both old and new faces, including:
- Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
- Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
- Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
- Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
- Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma
- Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton
- Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton
- Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
- Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
- Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley
- Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington
- Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington
- Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper
- Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
- Polly Walker as Portia Featherington
- Daniel Francis as Marcus Anderson
- James Phoon as Harry Dankworth
- Sam Phillips as Lord Debling
Plot:
Season 3 will delve into the love story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. Penelope, having abandoned her crush on Colin, aims to secure a husband who grants her independence. Meanwhile, Colin, back with a swagger, seeks to rekindle their friendship by mentoring Penelope. However, as feelings evolve, a complex dynamic ensues.
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