Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story | |
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Written by | Shonda Rhimes |
Directed by | Tom Verica |
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Producer | Anna O'Malley |
Production company | Shondaland |
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Original network | Netflix |
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story[1] is an upcoming limited series written by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. The series is a prequel spin-off of the Netflix series Bridgerton, and will focus on young Queen Charlotte's rise to prominence and power. The series consists of eight episodes, and will premiere in 2023.
Cast and characters[]
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- India Amarteifio as young Queen Charlotte
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, a sharp-tongued, insightful doyenne of London society
- Arsema Thomas as young Lady Danbury
- Ruth Gemmell as Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton, mother of the Bridgerton children
- Connie Jenkins-Greig as young Violet Ledger
- Hugh Sachs as Brimsley, the Queen's gossip-mongering secretary
- Sam Clemmett as young Brimsley
- Michelle Fairley as Princess Augusta
- Corey Mylchreest as young King George III
- Richard Cunningham as Lord Bute
- Tunji Kasim as Adolphus
- Rob Maloney as the Royal Doctor
- Cyril Nri as Lord Danbury
- Katie Brayben as Vivian Ledger, Violet's mother
- Keir Charles as Lord Ledger, Violet's father
Episodes[]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | "Queen to Be"[2] | Tom Verica[2] | Shonda Rhimes[2] | TBA |
Production[]
Development[]
The series was announced in May 2021, with Shonda Rhimes set as showrunner and writer. Rhimes also serves as executive producer with Betsy Beers and director Tom Verica.[3] Anna O'Malley serves as producer.[2] The series consists of eight episodes.[4] In April 2022, production designer Dave Arrowsmith was fired due to allegations of bullying on set.[5]
Casting[]
On March 30, 2022, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, and Hugh Sachs were announced to be reprising their roles from Bridgerton. India Amarteifio, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney, and Cyril Nri were also cast.[4][6] In June 2022, Katie Brayben and Keir Charles were cast in recurring roles.[7] One month later, Connie Jenkis-Grieg joined the cast as a young Violet Bridgerton.[8]
Filming[]
The series was previously set to begin filming in January 2022. Production began on February 6, 2022, under the working title Jewels, and was set to wrap in May 2022.[9] Director Tom Verica confirmed filming had started by March 28, 2022.[10][9] The series wrapped on August 30, 2022.[9]
Release[]
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2023, and consists of eight episodes.[8][4]
References[]
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 24, 2022). "'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story': Charlotte Meets King George In Clip From 'Bridgerton' Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Tom Verica [@tomverica] (March 31, 2022). "Thrilled about this next chapter! @shondarhimes @beersbetsy @shondaland @netflix" – via Instagram.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 14, 2021). "'Bridgerton' Gets Young Queen Charlotte Spinoff From Shonda Rhimes, Sets Jess Brownell As Season 3 & 4 Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Porter, Rick (March 30, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Spinoff Finds Its Young Queen Charlotte". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (April 11, 2022). "Netflix Parts Ways With 'Bridgerton' Spin-Off Production Designer Amid Bullying Allegations". Variety. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 30, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Young Queen Charlotte Spinoff Casts Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh & Ruth Gemmell". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (June 8, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Spinoff About Queen Charlotte Adds Katie Brayben & Keir Charles". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Rice, Lynette (July 7, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Spinoff About Queen Charlotte Casts Connie Jenkins-Greig As Daughter Of Vivian & Lord Ledger". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Moore, Kasey (September 14, 2022). "'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story': Everything We Know So Far". What's On Netflix. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Tom Verica [@tomverica] (March 28, 2022). "New chapter. Day 1 filming. Never gets old. #DirectorsPOV Wait til you see what we've got in store!" – via Instagram.
External links[]
- 2020s American drama television miniseries
- 2020s American romance television series
- American prequel television series
- American romantic drama television series
- Bridgerton
- Cultural depictions of George III
- Television series by Shondaland
- English-language Netflix original programming
- Television series set in the 18th century
- Television shows based on American novels
- Upcoming drama television series
- Upcoming Netflix original programming