Queen Charlotte is getting her spinoff series with Golda Rosheuval reprising the role while India Amarteifio plays a younger version of the character.
The full cast of the upcoming Bridgerton series, focusing on Queen Charlotte’s past, has been revealed by Netflix. The untitled limited series is based on the origins of the historical figure, centering on the rise and love life of a young Queen Charlotte while also focusing on Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury. Golda Rosheuval, Ruth Gemmell, and Adjoa Andoh will all be returning to reprise their respective roles from Bridgerton to help link the spinoff to the main series.
India Amarteifio (Line of Duty) will be starring in the series as the younger version of Queen Charlotte. Betrothed to the mysterious King of England against her will, Charlotte “arrives in London only to realize she was not exactly what the royals were expecting. As she learns to navigate the palace, the ‘ton and her unpredictable husband, she grows into one of Europe’s most unforgettable monarchs.”
Other starring cast members include Michelle Fairley (Gangs of London) as Princess Augusta, who’s determined to maintain her family’s power, the Dowager Princess does what it takes to secure her son’s place as monarch amidst a changing, modernizing Britain,” as well as Corey Mylchreest (Sandman) as Young King George, described as handsome, charismatic, and a bit of a mystery.” George has always bowed to the restraints placed on him as the Crown. Until now. Having to share his space, and bed, with his new wife forces George to face his hidden demons head on.
Making her small screen debut, Arsema Thomas also stars as Young Agatha Danbury. Under the thumb of a much older husband, Agatha uses Charlotte’s arrival to find her own way into society. With keen knowledge of the once divided social scene and the intricacies of marriage, Agatha becomes a guiding light for the new Queen, all while finding her own voice and power we’ll soon recognize as Bridgerton’s iconic Lady Danbury.
The cast also includes Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – West End and Broadway, The War Below) as Young Brimsley, 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 seasons 1 & 2) as Brimsley (older).
Bridgerton Delves Into Queen Charlotte’s History With the Spinoff
Shonda Rhimes serves as writer and showrunner of the untitled Queen Charlotte limited series. Tom Verica directs and executive produces alongside Rhimes and Betsy Beers. You can read the official logline of the first Bridgerton spinoff series below.
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 Religion inherited by the characters in Bridgerton .
The first two seasons of Bridgerton are currently streaming on Netflix, and can be viewed at Netflix.com. Its untitled Queen Charlotte spinoff series does not yet have an official premiere date, but production is currently underway.
