Dearest gentle reader, Bridgerton season three is officially on the way and we can’t wait for more gossip, romance and debauchery with our favourite ton.
Season two of Netflix’s hit period drama dropped on the 25th March 2022, and while we’re all still obsessed with Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton’s story, there will soon be another Regency couple to fawn over: Penelope and Colin!
So, here’s everything we know about Bridgerton season three so far, from the release date to the cast, plot and more.
Is there a Bridgerton season 3 trailer?
Sadly, not right now. But, in June, Netflix revealed a first look at Bridgerton season three, which focusses on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) story. Here’s all the dreamy pictures:
Then, in December, Nicola Coughlan shared another picture from season three of her alongside Eloise, played by Claudia Jessie.”You didn’t think you were getting the makeover right away, did you?” she wrote on Instagram.
What is the Bridgerton season 3 release date?
Here’s a date for your diaries, Bridgerton fans: season three will be released in two steamy parts. Part 1 will launch on 16th May, 2024 and Part 2 will launch on 13th June, 2024.
Who is the Bridgerton season 3 cast?
Thanks to the Polin announcement, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are confirmed to be returning as Penelope and Colin. Plus, Simone Ashley has revealed that she and Jonathan Bailey will also be back as Kate and Anthony.
Phoebe Dynevor, however, has revealed she won’t be back as Daphne for the third season of the regency drama. The actor was asked by ScreenRant if her character had any exciting moments in the next series of the show, and Phoebe replied, “Sadly not in season three, Potentially in the future. But season three, I’m just excited to watch as a viewer.”
Whether that means she’s not in season three at all, or just doesn’t have any big scenes remains to be seen. Yikes.
Back in mid-May 2022, Netflix also revealed that fan favourite Francesca Bridgerton (played by Ruby Stokes) is being recast due to a filming clash with another project with Hannah Dodd, who played the younger Sienna Miller in Anatomy Of A Scandal, joining the ton.
When did Bridgerton season 3 start filming?
Season three officially went into production in July 2022. In the announcement video, all the main cast can be seen switching their fingers from showing a number two to a number three. Exciting!
As the official caption read, “I spy the makings of a new social season. By the looks of things, it would seem the third instalment of Bridgerton is officially underway.”
When was Bridgerton season 3 announced?
Bridgerton season three was initially confirmed back in April 2021. Plus, season four has already been announced, too, so it’s double the good news for fans!
The news was shared by Netflix on Facebook, in a statement which read, “Esteemed members of the Ton, it seems we have a rather special announcement. Bridgerton shall return for seasons three and four.
“The author shall have to purchase more ink… Yours Truly, Lady Whistledown.”
What is the plot of Bridgerton season 3?
Viewers have long been huge (read: HUGE) fans of Polin (that’s Penelope and Colin, FYI!), keenly waiting for the pair to have their romantic moment in the spotlight. Now, that is exactly what is about to happen in season three.
Nicola Coughlan confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “Like Lady Whistledown I’ve been keeping quite a big secret for quite a long time… but I can finally tell you that @bridgertonnetflix Season Three is Colin and Penelope’s Story ❤️.”
Speaking about the update, Nicola told Netflix’s Tudum site, “I feel like if you see Penelope fawning over this boy for another season, you’ll be like, ‘Get it together! Come on, move on and get over it.’
“[Showrunner] Jess [Brownell] has talked to Luke and I through the season, and I think people are going to be really obsessed. I think book fans are going to be happy,” she added.
As for other plot updates, Kate and Anthony are officially coming back! Simone Ashley, who plays Kate, has spoken out about what we can expect from the couple in series three, and there’s plenty more romance to come.
The actress told Deadline, “We’re going to be back! Kate and Anthony are just getting started. In season two, there was a lot of push and pull between Kate and Anthony, there were complications with the family, and then they find each other towards the end.
“I think everything is just starting. I’d like to see Kate just let go a bit more and play more in season three and kind of swim in that circle of love together. I think they both deserve it,” she continued.
“I’m just excited for her to have a home and to have a family. I’m excited to see her grow. I think I’d like to see Kate being much braver and less headstrong and more heart strong.” Exciting!
As well as teasing all the Polin content, Simone also revealed that the show is about to get “super steamy”. “I think [it’s] condensation central. It’s gonna get super steamy,” she told E! News.
New season three cast member, Hannah Dodd who will play Francesca Bridgerton, also said we can expect “steaminess” from future Bridgerton episodes.
Can’t. Wait.
Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix now.
