Shonda Rhimes, Julia Quinn’s team for Bridgerton’s previous book

Shonda Rhimes, Julia Quinn’s team for Bridgerton’s previous book

Author Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes combine a bridgerton previous novel.

Avon Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group of HarperCollins, has acquired the North American rights to the collaborative novel. bridgerton Quinn and Rhimes, executive producers of the Netflix original series, announced Thursday.

The novel will be based on Rhimes’ upcoming spin-off series, which chronicles the rise of Queen Charlotte and details “how the young Queen’s marriage to King George led to a grand story of love and social change, creating a world of hues for inherit.” characters bridgerton.”

The book’s release comes ahead of the release of an eight-episode Netflix series, commissioned last year, which will star India Amarteifio as a younger version of Charlotte. Golda Rochevel who plays Queen Charlotte bridgertonHe will reprise his role in the prequel series. bridgerton Stars Adjoa Andoh and Ruth Gemmell also reprise their roles as Lady Agatha Danbury and Lady Violet Bridgerton.

“Queen Charlotte was a very exciting character to write, and now being able to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is a very exciting opportunity,” Rhimes said in a statement. “I can’t wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character that has resonated so deeply with our audience.”

Quinn added: “Acceptance bridgerton It’s been fascinating for me from book to screen, and it’s an exciting challenge for me to take it in a different direction, this time bringing Shonda’s brilliant vision to a novel. I’m especially excited to have the opportunity to write about Queen Charlotte, who wasn’t in the original novels. Her character, and Golda Rochevel’s brilliant performance, was a tour de force, and I think readers will enjoy the opportunity to get to know her more deeply.

Lyssa Keusch, Quinn’s longtime editor at Avon Books/William Morrow, said: “Queen Charlotte is a relatively underrated but fascinating historical figure, and this rich, witty and compelling new novel is perfect for the series’ millions of fans. Shondaland/Netflix. . Bridgerton, who demand more from this incomparable character.”

He follows bridgertonWith its second season premiering on March 25, the series has set a record for the longest-watched Netflix English-language series during its opening weekend.

The upcoming Season 3 love story will focus on Penelope Fetherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

Source: Hollywood Reporter

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