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Characters and longtime friends Penelope Featherington, played
by Nicola Coughlan, and Colin Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke
Newton, take centre stage in the new season of the show, which
is set in Regency-era London.
The period drama is based on the books by Julia Quinn, with each
focusing on a sibling of the Bridgerton family. The third season
of the show skips the third book in Quinn's series about
Benedict Bridgerton to focus on Colin and Penelope, who are
already well known to fans of the television show.
"This time we know the people falling in love, we’re already
rooting for them,” executive producer Shonda Rhimes told a
question-and-answer panel in London, where a scene of the new
series was shared.
"Bridgerton" became a global phenomenon when it was released in
2020 and won praise for its diverse cast.
The new season sees fan favourites Adjoa Andoh and Golda
Rosheuvel reprise their roles as Lady Danbury and Queen
Charlotte respectively. Since season two of "Bridgerton" aired,
the latter character has had her own spin-off origins story.
"It’s a great support for the characters now going forwards, the
fans have caught up,” Rosheuvel told Reuters of the spin-off.
"Bridgerton" season 3, which is made up of eight episodes, will
launch in two parts, the first being released on May 16 and the
second on June 13.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; additional reporting by
Natasha Mulenga; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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