Bridgerton season 4 begins production and debuts three new cast members

It might be two years before we can watch Bridgerton season 4, as it'll premiere via Netflix sometime in 2026. However, we're still in love with Penelope Featherton, aka Lady Whistledown, and Colin Bridgerton's explosive romance from season 3, so with a satisfying ending such as that, the wait will easily fare.

The fourth season will concentrate on the second Bridgerton brother, Benedict, with the story taken from the pages of Julia Quinn's third Bridgerton novel, An Offer From A Gentleman. In the book, Benedict prefers staying single and thriving in it, but now, he's on an unexpected quest for love when he finds it at his mother's masquerade ball. The lucky lady winning Benedict's heart is Sophie Baek, the mysterious "Lady In Silver."

What's unique about Brigerton's romances is that despite the Bridgertons' nobility, it's not a requirement for their partners to be from nobility themselves. Just look at Polin, for example; Penelope's unmasking of her alter ego, Lady Whistledown, only enhanced Colin's passion for her, even though what she reported was nearly sacrilegious.

Not much is known about Sophie other than the fact she's the illegitimate daughter of an Earl and one of his maids, a child of a secret affair. Despite Sophie residing at her father's place, they have no relationship, except that they're blood-related.

While significant plot points surrounding season 4 remain under lock and key, Netflix did release its synopsis, which we'll gladly accept.

"The fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ turns its focus to Bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball."

Along with the synopsis, we learned that the fourth season has begun production in London, England, where the Shonda Rhimes' period drama is set. New cast members will join the talented roster, amplifying the steamy romance and bringing richer storylines. It's no wonder fans gravitate toward the explicit yet heartwarming world of Bridergerton and its spin on the Regency Era.

Who'll be joining the cast in Bridgerton season 4?

On September 16th, Variety reported that three new names will join the cast and portray pivotal roles in the series. But before we dive into that, Yerin Ha has been confirmed to play Benedict's love interest, Sophie, known for her role in Paramount+'s vision of the popular video game Halo.

Added to the cast is Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun, Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li, and Isabella Wei as her sister, Posey Li. But who are these ladies and how will they contribute to Bridgerton's realm?

Netflix has dropped the character descriptions of each woman and the specifics of their roles.

Lady Araminta Gun: “Twice married and twice widowed, Araminta has two girls debuting on the marriage mart this season and is feeling the pressure to get at least one of them married off. Fabulous, discerning, and blunt, Araminta does not respond well when anything — or anyone — threatens her standing in society.”

Rosamund Li: “Beautiful, vain, and eager to please her mother, Rosamund is Araminta’s eldest daughter and most prized possession. Rosamund sets her sights on Benedict Bridgerton this season and is determined to get what she wants.”

Posy Li: “Rosamund’s younger sister, the much kinder Posy, is also debuting this year. But her mother rarely puts the spotlight on Posy, as her chatty, overly friendly demeanor often has her putting her foot in her mouth.”

Season 4 will comprise of 8 episodes, like seasons past, dividing into two parts. Since it's debut in 2020, Bridgerton remains one of Netflix's most popular shows to date, and will continue reigning in its growing success for many more years.

Bridgerton seasons 1-3 are currently streaming on Netflix.