Netflix's Regency romp Bridgerton has begun production on season three with new cast members Daniel Francis, Sam Phillips and James Phoon.
The new season will focus on the love story between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and finds Penelope having finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin after hearing his disparaging words about her last season.
She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters.
According to a statement from Netflix, "Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger.
"But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder.
"Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly.
"Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret."
New cast member Daniel Francis (Stay Close) plays Marcus Anderson in the new season and he is described as "a charismatic presence who lights up any room he enters, attracting the notice of certain matriarchs in the ton - and the ire of others."
Sam Phillips (The Crown) plays Lord Debling, "A genial lord with unusual interests. But with wealth and a noble title to back up his eccentricities, he'll have no shortage of interest from young ladies this season".
While, James Phoon (Wreck) plays Harry Dankworth and what he "lacks in wit and intelligence, he more than makes up for with serious good looks".
