Get to Know the Gorgeous Cast of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’
No one does high society like Bridgerton! The new Netflix series has become all the rage since its Christmas Day debut, as has its gorgeous cast.
Bridgerton is based on the popular book series of the same name written by American author Julia Quinn. The period drama follows two elite families as they debut their children in London society, preparing them to find a suitable partner for marriage.
Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton), Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset) and Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) are among the incredibly stunning cast. Additionally, veteran actress Julie Andrews is featured in the narrator role as Lady Whistledown.
The series is the first of TV mogul Shonda Rhimes’ projects released under her $150 million multiyear deal with the streamer. She signed with Netflix in 2017 after leaving ABC, where she created acclaimed shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, How to Get Away With Murder and Scandal.
Rhimes, 50, was a big fan of the Bridgerton books prior to developing it for Netflix. “I remember I was almost scaring people, like, ‘We have to get these crazy romance novels — they’re hot and they’re sexy and they’re really interesting,” she recalled to The Hollywood Reporter in an interview posted on Friday, December 25.
In making the series, creator Chris Van Dusen wanted to give it a modern twist that would appeal to today’s viewers.
“We knew we wanted to make the show reflect the world that we live in today,” he explained to Collider on Saturday, December 26. “And, even though it’s set in the 19th century, we still wanted modern audiences to relate to it, and see themselves on screen no matter who they were. And, that’s something having worked in Shondaland for so long, since Grey’s Anatomy really, it’s what we do.”
Van Dusen continued, “We cast the best actors for roles in ways that represent the world today. And, we knew we’d had that same chance to do the same thing, and to do a similar thing with Bridgerton. Color and race is a part of the show, and it is a part of the conversation and it is, you’ll find it, written in the text or the scripts, just like class and gender and sexuality are.”
Since Bridgerton offers an abundance of characters across its eight-episode-long season, it’s understandable if it’s hard to keep up with who is who. Scroll through the gallery below to get to know the show’s many beautiful stars!
Her character, Daphne, is the eldest Bridgerton daughter who earns high praise from Queen Charlotte after making her debut in society, but she devises a plan to make her more desirable after struggling to attract any admirers. Before starring on Bridgerton, the actress had roles on Younger and opposite Rupert Grint in the short-lived series, Snatch.
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Though Page’s character has expressed his disinterest in marriage, he takes part in Daphne’s scheme. Viewers may recognize the actor for starring alongside Tessa Thompson in the 2020 romance flick Sylvie’s Love or from Mortal Engines. He previously worked with Rhimes on the legal drama For the People.
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The youngest of Baron Featherington’s daughters also makes her debut in London society. The Irish actress was previously seen on the shows Derry Girls and Harlots.
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Well known for his roles on the London stage, Bailey plays the big brother to Dynevor’s character on the series. He previously built up his acting résumé through roles on shows like Doctor Who, W1A and Broadchurch.
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On the Netflix drama, Newton plays the Bridgerton family’s third son. The actor has starred on the Disney Channel series The Lodge and on the BBC show The Cut.
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Before taking on the role of Daphne’s younger sister on Bridgerton, Jessie had prominent roles on several popular British shows including Vanity Fair, WPC 56 and Doctor Who.
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The actor plays the Bridgerton family’s second-oldest son. His earlier credits include Dunkirk, Misbehaviour and In the Club.
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The British star, who plays the Bridgerton family matriarch, previously starred with Colin Firth in the 1997 film Fever Pitch — a movie that was later remade in 2005 with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. She has also appeared on Home Fires, EastEnders and Utopia.
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The Golden Globe nominee plays Lady Portia Featherington, the mother to the Featherington sisters. Her lengthy résumé features a diverse array of credits, including the drama series Rome and films like Patriot Games and Restoration.
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As Lady Danbury, Andoh’s character has served as a mother figure to Simon and holds a prominent role in London society. The actress is known for her roles in TV shows such as Doctor Who and EastEnders, as well as for her appearance in the 2009 film Invictus. She also has an impressive theatre résumé through roles in The Odyssey and Julius Caesar.
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The actress and singer plays a fictionalized version of Queen Charlotte, the wife to King George III. She has previously appeared in the 2016 film Lady Macbeth, as well as shows including Luther and Silent Witness.
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Her character Miss Marina Thompson is a cousin to the Featherington sisters. Prior to Bridgerton, Barker appeared in the British-German fantasy drama Wolfblood.
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The British actress plays Cressida, who serves as Daphne’s nemesis. She has previously appeared in Rambo: Last Blood, Dark Light and Leatherface.
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