

“We’re going back in time to a very different era of costume, customs, the way things were done,” the screenwriter explained in a behind-the-scenes featurette. One month prior, showrunner Shonda Rhimes teased the “completely new world” presented in the show. The spinoff series also introduced viewers to characters such as young Lady Danbury ( Arsema Thomas) and young Violet Bridgerton ( Connie Jenkins-Greig).

Queen Charlotte, which debuted in May 2023, explored the origins of Queen Charlotte ( India Amarteifio) amid her arranged marriage to King George III. “I think I’ve settled into the process really, really quickly because of everyone being lovely,” he added, referring to his fellow cast members. I still haven’t read the books though, please don’t tell Julia Quinn.”Īccording to the actor, it was “slightly overwhelming” to step into the Bridgerton universe. “I’ve become a fan since I got this job, I would say, but I actually had not seen it prior to being offered this role,” he told Netflix’s Tudum in April 2023. Freddie Dennis had quite a challenge on his hands bringing Reynolds to life in Queen Charlotte - a character that didn’t exist in the franchise’s original series Bridgerton.ĭennis, who plays King George III’s ( Corey Mylchreest) right-hand man, admitted he wasn’t familiar with the popular regency show before joining the cast.
