It’s a rare opportunity when fans receive an insightful glimpse into the upcoming seasons of popular television shows, and who better to provide this insight than the original author of the source material? This is precisely what happened during an engaging interview that <em>Bridgerton</em> book series author Julia Quinn conducted with US Weekly. In this captivating conversation, Quinn reveals tantalizing details about what lies ahead for the beloved series, including hints about the leading characters for Season 5, and her firsthand experiences from the set of the eagerly anticipated Season 4, set to premiere next year. Notably, Season 4 of Bridgerton will spotlight Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) as the central character alongside Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), who will star in a charming Regency romance with a modern Cinderella twist. Quinn shared her thoughts on her visit to the set:
“I’ve read all the scripts, and I’ve seen some of the episodes. I did get to see a few scenes get filmed, and the one that they were working on most of the time was a group scene. So there are a lot of people in it. That’s always really special to see because one of the things that I think the show does so well is capture the sense of family and to be able to see that, sort of, live or close to live.”
Understanding the Fan Reactions: Why ‘Benophie’ Supporters Were Upset Over Changes in the Series Adaptation
The majority of Bridgerton enthusiasts had confidently expected that the show would follow a straightforward one-for-one adaptation of the book series. It all began with the first installment, The Duke and I, which was followed by the second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me, during Season 2. With this established pattern, it seemed logical to assume that Season 3 would adapt An Offer From a Gentleman, which focuses on Benedict’s journey. However, fans were taken aback when they learned that the upcoming season would instead adapt Book 4, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, centering on the storyline of Colin and Penelope. The backlash from fans, particularly those rooting for ‘Benophie,’ left Quinn astounded.
“I was a little surprised by how angry the ‘Benophie’ fans were. I mean, they were, like, really mad. I felt like saying, ‘Hey, you know the longer we wait for them, the more Benedict we get in the story’ because the way things unfold, once a couple has their main story, you see a bit less of them. I think it’ll be worth the wait.”
Quinn’s hopeful words may serve as a soothing balm for distressed fans, especially considering that showrunner Jess Bronwell has praised the upcoming season for its commitment to remaining a faithful adaptation of Quinn’s beloved novels. While waiting for the new episodes, viewers can catch up on previous seasons of Bridgerton, available for streaming now on Netflix. Be sure to stay with Collider for all the latest updates and insights into the enchanting world of Bridgerton.
Bridgerton
- Release Date
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December 25, 2020
- Directors
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Tom Verica, Tricia Brock
- Writers
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Julia Quinn, Chris Van Dusen, Jess Brownell, Abby McDonald, Joy C. Mitchell
