Bridgerton Season 4 cast and character guide: Every returning star and new appearances confirmed so far 

Keeping fans on the edge of their seats is one of Bridgerton's forte, aside from having us swoon over the Regency era's visuals. After Season 3 wrapped up the longed-for romance between Colin and Penelope, Netflix has decided to concentrate on Benedict's romantic arc.

Season 4, which is set for release in 2026, will include gorgeous costumes, heart-stopping drama, and a new leading lady who is already winning people over. The state of affairs is half the fun, considering the Netflix show's timeline has happily thrown out Julia Quinn's book sequence!

So, who’s in, who’s out, and who’s about to make their glittering debut in London’s Ton? Grab your teacup, because we’re spilling everything.

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Benedict Bridgerton takes the stage

The second Bridgerton sibling, Benedict (Luke Thompson), is the focus of Season 4, as he is ultimately getting ready for his Cinderella moment.

When his love story was dropped from Season 3 to include Colin and Penelope, fans were heartbroken; thankfully, Netflix is making up for it with "Benophie."

Opposite him, we will see Yerin Ha play Sophie Baek (an updated Sophie Beckett), which will redefine her through a Korean cultural lens. Like Kate Sharma's South Asian ancestry in Season 2, Ha's casting reflects the show's inclusivity.

As Benedict, the eccentric artist of the Bridgerton brood, meets his match, there will be a lot of ballroom drama, scandal, and fireworks.

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The returning cast of Bridgerton Season 4

Even though Ashley's role has not been verified after Season 3's confirmed shift to India for the childbirth plot, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley (better known as Viscount Anthony and Kate Sharma) are planning their return.

Soon after the Lady Whistledown scandal, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton come back as newlyweds Penelope and Colin, settling into their married life. Despite the fact that she has no partner right now, Claudia Jessie's clever Eloise never fails to become the star of the show.

In the meantime, one of Bridgerton's hotly anticipated queer love stories will be shaping up as Hannah Dodd's Francesca and her elusive partner John Stirling go into new waters with gender-swapped character Michaela.

In fact, Golda Rosheuvel's gorgeous Queen Charlotte and Ruth Gemmell's Lady Violet will be in charge of this delicious story.

The other confirmed cast members expected to return for Season 4 are Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury, who always knows everyone’s business. Will Tilston as Gregory and Florence Hunt as Hyacinth are growing into their own, and Dame Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown.

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New addition to Bridgerton Season 4

Yerin Ha (who will debut as Sophie Baek) is the center of attention. Ha, who has become recognized for Halo and small-scale movies like Sissy, is believed to be the mystery and grace of the part of the secretive Lady in Silver.

Sophie's entry feels like a welcome twist to the show, letting the canon go for bigger plots. The Ton has no idea what's about to happen!

Season 4 isn't expected to air until 2026, and fans will likely see a split-season release like that of Season 3. Until then, we can be excited and rewatch marathons and take pleasure in some Queen Charlotte binges.

Bridgerton has become a universe rather than a rigid book adaptation, as seen by Netflix and Shondaland's commitment to going after daring character arcs. The cast lineup for Season 4 shows that there is still glitz on the Bridgerton dance floor, and the room for imagination has kept fans hooked.

Netflix's Regency-era obsession isn't ending anytime soon!

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Season 4 will be on Netflix next year, so you can binge-watch the first three seasons on the same streaming platform till then.