Bridgerton season four is officially in production, with showrunner Jess Brownell revealing key plot details at a lavish event in London. The new season will focus on the forbidden romance between Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Beckett, a maid, marking the first time the series delves into the lives of the household staff.
Fans of the books can expect a faithful adaptation of 'An Offer from a Gentleman,' with iconic elements like 'My cottage' and 'lake' confirmed to appear. Yerin Ha has been cast as Sophie after a chemistry read with Luke Thompson via Zoom; the pair met in person only after her casting, with Brownell capturing their first hug on her Ring doorbell camera.
Penelope and Colin, now fully 'Polin,' are navigating the fallout of Penelope's public identity as Lady Whistledown, particularly her strained relationship with the queen. Meanwhile, Anthony and Kate return from India with their newborn baby, and Eloise faces renewed pressure from her mother to find a match, now partnered with her younger sister Hyacinth.
Youngest brother Gregory is being sent to Eton and will return as a 'young man.' Brownell emphasised that Sophie is no damsel in distress, describing her as 'someone who has chess moves and is always thinking three steps ahead.' Filming is approximately halfway complete, with no release date confirmed for 2025.
