‘Bridgerton’ Author Julia Quinn Reveals Season 4 Love Story Has Been Selected

The world of ‘Bridgerton’ still holds plenty of romantic tales in store.

As fans eagerly await the third season of the beloved Netflix series, which promises the long-awaited romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), author Julia Quinn is already planning the next love story to grace the screen.

At the New York City premiere on 13th May, Quinn teased that while she couldn’t reveal too much, she’s already selected the central characters for the upcoming season.

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Although the Netflix adaptation has so far covered the first two books of Quinn’s eight-book series, season 3 takes a slight detour by skipping the third book, ‘An Offer From a Gentleman’, and delving into the fourth book, ‘Romancing Mister Bridgerton’.

With fans speculating about the direction of season 4, whether it will return to Benedict’s storyline or explore Eloise’s journey in ‘To Sir Phillip, With Love’, Quinn hints that there’s plenty more to come. While technically only four seasons are contracted, showrunner Shonda Rhimes has expressed interest in expanding the series to eight seasons.

As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, Quinn emphasizes the ensemble cast’s brilliance, highlighting the captivating performances of Coughlan and Newton, as well as the rich character dynamics are woven throughout the series.

Renewed for a third and fourth season shortly after its debut, Bridgerton has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling approach. Rhimes has hinted at surprises in store for viewers, promising to delve into each sibling’s story in unexpected ways.

Looking back on the journey from page to screen, Quinn reflects on the fairytale-like experience of seeing her books come to life, praising Shondaland’s adaptation for its faithful yet creatively expansive portrayal.

– Farheen Ali