Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Written byShonda Rhimes
Directed byTom Verica
Production
Executive producers
ProducerAnna O'Malley
Production companyShondaland
Release
Original networkNetflix

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story[1] is an upcoming limited series written by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. The series is a prequel spin-off of the Netflix series Bridgerton, and will focus on young Queen Charlotte's rise to prominence and power. The series consisting of eight episodes will premiere in 2023.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Queen to Be"[2]Tom Verica[2]Shonda Rhimes[2]TBA

Production

Development

The series was announced in May 2021, with Shonda Rhimes set as showrunner and writer. Rhimes also serves as executive producer with Betsy Beers and director Tom Verica.[3] Anna O'Malley serves as producer.[2] The series consists of eight episodes.[4] In April 2022, production designer Dave Arrowsmith was fired due to allegations of bullying on set.[5]

Casting

On March 30, 2022, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, and Hugh Sachs were announced to be reprising their roles from Bridgerton. India Amarteifio, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney, and Cyril Nri were also cast.[4][6] In June 2022, Katie Brayben and Keir Charles were cast in recurring roles.[7] One month later, Connie Jenkins-Grieg joined the cast as a young Violet Bridgerton.[8]

Filming

The series was previously set to begin filming in January 2022. Production began on February 6, 2022, under the working title Jewels, and was set to wrap in May 2022.[9] Director Tom Verica confirmed filming had started by March 28, 2022.[10][9] The series wrapped on August 30, 2022.[9]

Release

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2023, and consists of eight episodes.[8][4]

References

  1. ^ Petski, Denise (September 24, 2022). "'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story': Charlotte Meets King George In Clip From 'Bridgerton' Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Tom Verica [@tomverica] (March 31, 2022). "Thrilled about this next chapter! @shondarhimes @beersbetsy @shondaland @netflix" – via Instagram.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 14, 2021). "'Bridgerton' Gets Young Queen Charlotte Spinoff From Shonda Rhimes, Sets Jess Brownell As Season 3 & 4 Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Porter, Rick (March 30, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Spinoff Finds Its Young Queen Charlotte". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Yossman, K.J. (April 11, 2022). "Netflix Parts Ways With 'Bridgerton' Spin-Off Production Designer Amid Bullying Allegations". Variety. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 30, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Young Queen Charlotte Spinoff Casts Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh & Ruth Gemmell". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Rice, Lynette (June 8, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Spinoff About Queen Charlotte Adds Katie Brayben & Keir Charles". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Rice, Lynette (July 7, 2022). "'Bridgerton' Spinoff About Queen Charlotte Casts Connie Jenkins-Greig As Daughter Of Vivian & Lord Ledger". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c Moore, Kasey (September 14, 2022). "'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story': Everything We Know So Far". What's On Netflix. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  10. ^ Tom Verica [@tomverica] (March 28, 2022). "New chapter. Day 1 filming. Never gets old. #DirectorsPOV Wait til you see what we've got in store!" – via Instagram.

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