Fans of the popular series “Bridgerton” are eagerly speculating about the future of Queen Charlotte. The real Queen Charlotte died in November 1818, which is close to the show’s current timeline set around 1815. This raises a significant question: Will “Bridgerton” follow historical facts. Jess Brownell offered some insights in a discussion with TVLine. She expressed deep admiration for Golda Rosheuvel, the actress who plays Queen Charlotte. Brownell elaborated on this idea, noting that the show’s divergence from history started with Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury’s efforts to make society more inclusive.
Fans of the popular Netflix series “Bridgerton” are eagerly speculating about the future of Queen Charlotte, a character known for her unique charm and authority. As central figure, it’s hard to imagine the show without her. Historically, the real Queen Charlotte died in November 1818, which is close to the show’s current timeline set a around 1815.
Showrunner Jess Brownell offered some insights in a discussion with TVLine. She expressed deep admiration for Golda Rosheuvel, the actress who plays Queen Charlotte. Brownell mentioned that she and Shonda Rhimes, the series creator, have decided to operate in an “alternate dimension,” implying that the show may not strictly follow historical events.
Brownell elaborated on this idea, noting that the show’s divergence from history started with Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury’s efforts to make society more inclusive, as seen in the prequel series “Queen Charlotte.” According to Brownell, this is where the timeline deviates, suggesting that Queen Charlotte could potentially live forever in this fictional world.
This approach fits with the overall creative vision shared
by the show’s executive producer and director, Tom Verica. In an earlier interview with TVLine, Verica emphasized the balance between historical accuracy and creative storytelling. He explained that while the series is a fictional retelling, they also wanted to honor aspects of the real Queen Charlotte’s life. To achieve this, the creative team collaborated with historian Polly Putnam to decide which historical elements to include and which to modify.
