Bridgerton season four is on the way from Netflix, and there are a lot of cast updates fans will want to see.
So far, several big stars are confirmed to return for the new episodes. However, season four will feature a lot of big cast changes as many of the season three stars seem to have departed the series.
We’re breaking down all the stars who are confirmed to return for the new season, plus all the cast members who are seemingly exiting the series.
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte – Returning!
Golda Rosheuvel is irreplaceable! She’ll be back as the Queen.
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: The leading lady of Queen Charlotte and England’s ultimate discerning matriarch. While Queen Charlotte reigns over the United Kingdom, she hails from the territory of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Queen Charlotte would have 15 children in her lifetime.
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury – Returning!
Adjoa Andoh will continue starring as Lady Danbury.
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: Queen Charlotte’s right-hand woman is the fictional Lady Danbury, who was given her title when the queen married into the British royal family. She’s wielded her influence over the ton ever since.
Ruth Gemmell will be back as the matriarch of the family.
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: One of the ton’s most caring mamas. Violet was born a Ledger and went on to marry Viscount Edmund Bridgerton. She’s the mother of eight wildly distinct and charming children.
Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington – Returning!
Polly Walker will be back for season four.
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: The matriarch of the Feathingtons and mother to three opinionated daughters. Lord Archibald’s death leaves her a widow in need of all her wiles to survive. A new grandmother to three babies.
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton – Returning!
Luke Thompson‘s Benedict is the star of this season!
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: The second child of Viscount Edmund and Viscountess Violet Bridgerton. A soulful artist with an appetite for merrymaking, Benedict will step into the marriage mart during the upcoming social season. Could a certain Lady in Silver be the one drawing him there?
Yerin Ha as Sophie – New to Cast!
Halo‘s Yerin Ha has been cast as Sophie, Benedict’s love interest!
Here’s her character description, from Netflix: As a victim of tragic events, Sophie has been forced to spend much of her life working for the most demanding employer in the ton. But the resourceful Sophie always finds a way to persevere through her circumstances — circumstances which will drastically change after she disguises herself to attend Violet Bridgerton’s masquerade ball and meets Benedict.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton – Confirmed to Return!
Luke Newton will also be back for season four.
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: The third child of Viscount Edmund and Viscountess Violet Bridgerton. Colin has a traveler’s heart but put his roots down in Mayfair at last, alongside his wife, fellow writer Penelope Bridgerton. They share a son, who, by a twist of fate, is both a Bridgerton and the next Lord Featherington.
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton – Confirmed to Return!
Nicola Coughlan confirmed she’s returning for season four.
Here’s the character description, from Netflix: The brilliant and brave wife of Colin Bridgerton. The youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Featherington is now the mother to the heir of the family. Penelope is a dreamer and a doer, as proven by her previous success as scandal sheet writer Lady Whistledown — and other current writing accomplishments under her own name.
Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton – Not Asked Back!
Phoebe Dynevor shared that Netflix had not called her to return at this time.
“I mean, they’ve not called me yet. And I think they’re shooting Season 4 right now. So, I’m still waiting for that call,” Phoebe told The Direct.
Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper – Name Left Off Cast List!
As of right now, Jessica Madsen‘s name was not included in the cast list. As a result, fans worry she’ll be exiting the series.
