Streaming big Netflix has renewed well-liked interval romantic-drama Bridgerton for seasons three and 4. The renewal got here weeks after the second season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced drama went into manufacturing. Netflix appears to be fairly impressed with Bridgerton as they mentioned that they deliberate to stay in enterprise with the drama “for a long time to come,” in keeping with The Hollywood Reporter.
“Bridgerton swept us off our feet. The creative team, led by Shonda, knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the Bridgerton business for a long time to come,” mentioned Bela Bajaria, VP international TV at Netflix, in a press release.
Shonda Rhimes, considered one of Bridgerton’s government producers, mentioned the renewal is a large validation for the present’s crew. “This two-season pickup is a strong vote of confidence in our work, and I feel incredibly grateful to have partners as collaborative and creative as Netflix. Betsy and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue bringing the world of Bridgerton to a worldwide audience,” Rhimes mentioned in a press release.
Besides Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Chris Van Dusen function the present’s government producers. Dusen can also be Bridgerton’s sequence creator and showrunner. Sharing a nonetheless from the set, Dusen wrote that he’s amazed on the method folks have acquired the present that he has poured “every ounce” of himself into creating.
More #Bridgerton love coming to this room quickly! Renewed for Seasons 3 AND 4! I’ve poured each ounce of myself into creating this present and the best way the world continues to embrace it continues to AMAZE ME. Thank you @netflix 🎉 #BridgertonS3 #BridgertonS4 #ComingSoon #Surreal 💫🐝 pic.twitter.com/qssxTo1bLp
— Chris Van Dusen (@chrisvandusen) April 13, 2021
While Bridgerton season one targeted on the dreamy romance between Duke of Hastings Simon Baset (Rege-Jean Page) and Daphne Basset (Phoebe Dynevor), the second installment will observe the love story of Daphne’s older brother Anthony (Jonathan Bailey). It’s anticipated to be primarily based on Julia Quinn’s The Viscount Who Loved Me.
The second season was introduced earlier this 12 months, bringing pleasure to the present’s international fanbase. The happiness was short-lived as Rege Jean Page introduced his exit from the present. His chemistry with Daphne was the largest spotlight of the present’s first season.
Page initially signed on to the sequence with a one-year deal to play the male lead. The plan from the beginning was for every season of Bridgerton to concentrate on a distinct one of many eight Bridgerton siblings and their quest for marriage. That follows the identical trajectory as writer Julia Quinn’s best-selling e book sequence on which Bridgerton is predicated.
Julia Quinn’s novel is ready on the earth of Regency London excessive society, the place households are solely involved about getting an enviable matrimonial match for his or her daughters.
