Netflix announced, this Tuesday, the focus of the series in the next season
The long-awaited fourth season of Bridgerton already has its protagonist defined. This Tuesday (23), the Netflix announced that Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) will be the focus of the series. However, the premiere date has not yet been announced.
The series Bridgerton is based on the books of Julia Quinn and is set in London’s high society during the Regency period. The plot addresses themes such as love, scandals, and the social expectations of the time, with a modern look at the British aristocracy.
In the author’s books, which originated the series, each volume focuses on one of the eight Bridgerton siblings. The order of the main characters according to the book series is as follows: Daphne Bridgerton, Anthony Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton, Eloise Bridgerton, Francesca Bridgerton, Hyacinth Bridgerton and Gregory Bridgerton.
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Benedict Bridgerton (alert spoiler)
Benedict, the second son of Violet Bridgertondreams of being a painter. He has an affair with the widow Lady Tiley Arnoldbut makes it clear that he does not want a serious commitment. The story gets complicated when he falls in love with Sophie Beckettthe illegitimate daughter of an earl who was raised as a servant by her stepmother after her father’s death. Sophie, in disguise, manages to enter a masquerade ball hosted by the Bridgerton family and falls in love with Benedict.
The character, played by Luke Thompsongained prominence in the last episodes of the third season for being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and in an interview with the website Bustlethe actor revealed that Benedict is pansexual.
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