Bridgerton season 4 news and updates: What we know so far

Dearest Gentle Reader, if you've come hither in a thirsty panic over Bridgerton season 4 (when is it? whomst will it be about? Why isn't Netflix responding to my DMs), you are not alone. But wonder no further, because if anyone shall reveal the circumstances of this season, it is I. And by that, we mean we have a lots of info to go over, including but not limited to whether Bridgerton season 4 has been confirmed, who will be in the cast, and when it might be released.

You're welcome!

BENEDICT! BRIDGERTON! The show skipped over his season to give us Polin, but it looks like the writers will revert back to the original book order! As Shonda Rhimes put it to Variety ahead of season 3, “I do have a very specific plan of where we go each season —which one is which.

"Because you really have to start seeding in the other siblings, and what’s going on with them, to push them to the next season. We’ve really talked about it through, I think, [to] season 6 or maybe 7."

Then, on 23rd July 2024, Netflix confirmed the news officially, announcing Benedict as the lead character of season four. They wrote "It's official – next season is Benedict season on #Bridgerton!!!"

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They then followed up with a synopsis which read, "The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). 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."

Yup. Netflix announced this happy news back in 2021, at the same time they revealed the show had been renewed for season 3.

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As of now...that remains unclear, but the bad news is it won't be until around 2026. Speaking at the UK premiere of Bridgerton season 3 part 2, showrunner Jess Brownell told The Hollywood Reporter: "We are working to try and put the seasons out more quickly, but they do take eight months to film, then they have to be edited, 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."

The showrunner added that season 4 is "some of her best work", adding, "We’re towards the end with the writers' room season, with the scripts. We’ve just really gelled our collaboration, and we’re firing on all cylinders, so I can’t wait for fans to see what we have."

BUZZING.

Both Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are in for season 4! Nicola herself confirmed this happy news during an interview with The Wrap, saying “They’ve told us we’re back for season 4, which is super lovely…It’ll be exciting. [We’ll] pop back and have some fun for sure.”

Thank god, because Bridgerton wouldn't be Bridgerton without Lady Whistledown's dry wit. In fact, it seems (relatively) safe to assume that Nicola will be a permanent cast member due to her central role, but that's just us speculating. Elsewhere in the cast, we'd expect to see:

• Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
• Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold
• Ruth Gemmel as Lady Violet Bridgerton
• Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
• Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
• Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton
• Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
• Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper
  
• Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
• Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich

Whether Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton and Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma will be back remains to be seen.

Not yet! But Jess Brownell told Refinery29 in April that "We are in the middle of writing it right now," so...filming is likely around the corner. She also noted that "We're still making sure that we write the best possible script that we can before we start production."

Basically, this is Netflix right now: "Should I say, hatching my plans? No, even better, I was sharpening my Knives. For all of you."

Thanks for asking, that would be five.

• An Offer From a Gentleman: Bridgerton Book 3 (BENEDICT)
• To Sir Phillip, With Love: Bridgerton Book 5 (ELOISE)
• When He Was Wicked: Bridgerton Book 6 (FRANCESCA)
• It's in His Kiss: Bridgerton Book 7 (HYACINTH)
• On the Way to the Wedding: Bridgerton Book 8 (GREGORY)

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Mehera Bonner

Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.