First Look at Bridgerton Season 4: Production Begins with New Faces

Netflix has officially begun production on *Bridgerton* Season 4, featuring new cast member Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek alongside Luke Thompson's Benedict Bridgerton. The season promises to introduce exciting new characters and continue the series' success.
SummaryNetflix has unveiled the first image from Bridgerton Season 4, featuring Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, marking the start of the season’s production. The series, based on Julia Quinn’s novels, has been a major success, with Season 3 topping global charts. Season 4 will introduce new characters, including Sophie’s step-family, played by Katie Leung, Michelle Mao, and Isabella Wei. Although a release date hasn’t been set, historical patterns suggest a possible release by late 2025 or 2026. The emphasis on Sophie as a lead character, with her casting praised by fans, suggests an exciting season ahead.

First Look at Bridgerton Season 4: Benedict and Sophie’s Introduction

The initial glimpse of Benedict and Sophie in Bridgerton Season 4 has been unveiled as the Netflix series begins its production phase. Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the show has gained significant popularity. The third season made an impressive mark, dominating global top 10 charts for several weeks post-release this year. With Season 4 confirmed and under development, Bridgerton fans can anticipate the return of familiar faces, alongside the introduction of Yerin Ha as Sophie.

Netflix recently released the first on-set photograph from Season 4, showcasing Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton alongside Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, whose name has been altered from Sophie Beckett in the original literature. The image captures both actors side-by-side, engaging directly with the camera.

Additionally, Netflix has declared that Bridgerton Season 4 is now “OFFICIALLY in production.” The announcement also introduced new cast members, including those portraying Sophie’s step-family:

Meet Sophie’s Step-Family

– Lady Araminta Gun: Portrayed by Katie Leung, Araminta is a twice-married, twice-widowed woman with two daughters ready to enter the marriage market. Under pressure to secure a suitor for at least one daughter, Araminta is glamorous, sharp, and does not tolerate any threats to her social standing.

– Rosamund Li: Played by Michelle Mao, Rosamund is Araminta’s eldest and most cherished daughter. She is beautiful, vain, and keen to please her mother. This season, Rosamund has her eyes set on Benedict, determined to achieve her desires.

– Posy Li: Isabella Wei takes on the role of Rosamund’s younger, more amiable sister. Posy is also debuting this season, though often overshadowed by her older sister. Her talkative nature sometimes leads to awkward social situations.

Anticipating Bridgerton Season 4’s Release

Potential Release Timeline for Bridgerton Season 4

As of now, a specific release date for Bridgerton Season 4 remains undisclosed. Historically, the series has seen gaps ranging from one-and-a-half to two years between seasons. Season 1 premiered in December 2020, followed by Season 2 in March 2022. The interval between Seasons 2 and 3 extended to over two years. If Season 4 adheres to this pattern, a release before late 2025 or even 2026 seems unlikely.

However, the start of production for Season 4 is a promising indicator of its timely completion. Given that Part 2 of Season 3 was released not long ago, Netflix’s swift move towards the next installment suggests a prioritization that could lead to an earlier release than anticipated, especially after the success of Season 3.

Why Bridgerton Season 4 is Set to Thrill

The Excitement Around Sophie’s Character

Bridgerton

  • Romance
  • Drama

Cast
Will Tilston, Rege-Jean Page, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Thompson, Isabella Cortese, Martins Imhangbe, Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, Ruby Stokes, Ruby Barker, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Nicola Coughlan, Golda Rosheuvel, Charithra Chandran, Ben Miller, Jonathan Bailey, Florence Hunt, Polly Walker, Shelley Conn, Joanna Bobin, Luke Newton, Simone Ashley
Release Date
December 25, 2020
Seasons
2
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix
Writers
Julia Quinn, Chris Van Dusen, Jess Brownell, Abby McDonald, Joy C. Mitchell
Directors
Tom Verica, Tricia Brock
Creator(s)
Chris Van Dusen

A positive sign for Bridgerton Season 4 is Netflix’s focus on Yerin Ha’s portrayal of Sophie. The streaming giant recently released a promotional video for Bridgerton highlighting Sophie as the central figure for the upcoming season. The emphasis on Sophie in the latest photo release, featuring her alongside Benedict, further underscores Netflix’s commitment. Sophie’s character is cherished by fans of Quinn’s book series, and the casting of Ha has been met with widespread approval, indicating a promising reception for the new season.

Source: Netflix