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Bridgerton S4: All You Need to Know

Netflix keeps season four of Bridgerton under wraps and the showrunner warns it could be another two-year wait.

Published June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm by Saman Shafiq

'Bridgerton' Season 4: What We Know So Far, Including Cast and Release Date

By Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY

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Will there be a 'Bridgerton' Season 4?

Yes. Netflix confirmed in April 2021 that "Bridgerton" was renewed for Seasons 3 and 4.

'Bridgerton' Season 4 release date

No official release date has been announced, but showrunner Jess Brownell said fans can expect a wait of up to two years. Filming for Season 4 is expected to begin in fall.

'Bridgerton' Season 4 lead couple

It's unclear which Bridgerton sibling will take the lead. It could be Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict (Luke Thompson), or even Francesca, whose story is not complete. Showrunners have not followed the book chronology, so anything is possible.

Who will play Sophie Beckett?

Netflix hasn't announced if Benedict will lead Season 4 or who will play his love interest, Sophie Beckett. Showrunner Jess Brownell said they "try to save all the big building blocks" of a character's season for their specific season.

'Bridgerton' cast

No official cast details have been released, but it's likely the recurring cast will return, with some having limited screentime based on previous trends. New characters, such as Michaela Stirling, will also appear.

Who is Michaela Stirling?

Introduced in Season 3, Michaela Stirling is the cousin of Earl of Kilmartin, Lord John. Showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed that Michaela will be Francesca's love interest, and a queer romance is planned for the character. Brownell wanted to give a "happy ending" to a queer couple, as "there was fertile ground thematically in her book to nod toward telling a queer story."

How many seasons will 'Bridgerton' have?

The plan is for eight seasons, adapting each of Julia Quinn's "Bridgerton" books.