Coming soon from Netflix is a new period drama from the creator of Bridgerton. The series is an extension of Bridgerton and features many returning cast members in a prequel story. Shonda Rhimes serves as the showrunner as well as a writer and executive producer, while Tom Verica takes up the directing duties. Betsy Beers is also attached as an executive producer. Netflix has just released a trailer for the Bridgerton prequel, which is slated to premiere on the streaming service on May 4, 2023.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.
The series feature a huge cast including Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Agatha Danbury), and Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) reprise their roles from Bridgerton in this series. India Amarteifio (Line of Duty) plays Young Queen Charlotte. Michelle Fairley (Gangs of London) plays Princess Augusta. Corey Mylchreest (The Sandman) plays Young King George. Arsema Thomas (television debut) plays Young Agatha Danbury. Rounding out the cast are Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – West End and Broadway, The War Below) as Young Brimsley, Freddie Dennis (The Nevers ) as Reynolds, Richard Cunningham (The Witcher) as Lord Bute, Tunji Kasim (Nancy Drew) as Adolphus, Rob Maloney (Casualty) as the Royal Doctor, Cyril Nri (Cucumber) as Lord Danbury, and Hugh Sachs (Bridgerton) as Brimsley (older).
The trailer showcases Charlotte’s hesitation to marry a Prince who she’s never met while everyone prepares her for the prim and proper royal family and their intention to have lots of heirs. The future Queen panics and nearly attempts a literal escape before meeting Prince George and being charmed by him. Many politics and internal conflicts surrounding the family make for a bumpy road for the new royal couple as they proceed to join in matrimony.
In addition to the new trailer, Netflix has also released new images from the show, which can be viewed below.