Bridgerton has already given viewers plenty to gossip about! Based on the series of books by Julia Quinn and produced by Shonda Rhimes, the show revolves around the drama that takes place during the courting season in Regency-era England— and it's taken Netflix by storm. Click through to find out more about the cast and characters of this saucy period romance!
'Bridgerton': THIS Is The Cast Of The Scandalous Netflix Series
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'Bridgerton'
The Netflix series Bridgerton has certainly given viewers plenty to gossip about! Based on the series of books by Julia Quinn and produced by Shonda Rhimes, the show revolves around the drama that takes place during the courting season in Regency-era England. Find out more about the cast and characters of this saucy period romance!
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"Anthony Bridgerton"
"Anthony Bridgerton" is a charming Viscount who is tasked with looking after the estate following his father's passing. The oldest of the "Bridgerton" siblings is also quite protective of his family, particularly his sister "Daphne". He is played by...
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Jonathan Bailey
...Jonathan Bailey! Born in Oxfordshire, England, Bailey has appeared in quite a few British television shows and movies, among them Broadchurch and Crashing. He has also lent his voice to several video games!
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"Marina Thompson"
"Marina Thompson" is a cousin of the Featherington family who complicates the courtship situation when she suddenly arrives in town. However, unbeknownst to the others, she's got quite the secret! She is played by......Ruby Barker! While she's fairly new to the scene, this British actor became known for her role in the 2017 fantasy television series Wolfblood. She can next be seen in the upcoming film How to Stop a Recurring Dream!
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"Simon Basset"
"Simon Basset", also known as the "Duke of Hastings", ends up making an appearance in town just in time for courting season. However, "Simon" isn't exactly interested in being paired off, which leads him to make an arrangement with "Daphne"! He is played by...
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Regé-Jean Page
...Regé-Jean Page! The London-born actor has taken on roles in many exciting projects over the years, including the television series Roots and For the People. He can also be seen in the recent drama Sylvie's Love!
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The Featherington Family
The Featherington family is one of the main families in the show! "Lord Featherington" may be the patriarch, but his wife "Lady Portia" is truly the one in charge, determined to see her daughters rise in the social ranks. The eldest, "Prudence", has been unsuccessful during courting season so far, while "Philippa" is aiming to secure a husband— and then there's the more down-to-earth "Penelope".While "Philippa" is played by English actress Harriet Cains, who became known for her roles in In the Flesh and Safe House, here's who plays the rest of the Featherington family...
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Bessie Carter
Bessie Carter plays middle sister "Prudence Featherington"! Born in London, England, Carter has appeared in the 2017 miniseries Howards End, and had small roles in Les Misérables (2012) as well as the more recent thriller, The Good Liar.
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Nicola Coughlan
Nicola Coughlan plays the youngest sister, "Penelope Featherington"! The Irish-born actress is also known for her role in the Netflix comedy series Derry Girls, and joined another scandalous period drama— Hulu series Harlots— in 2018!
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Polly Walker
Polly Walker plays "Lady Portia Featherington", and has been in the acting industry for decades! Born in England, Walker initially pursued a much different arts career, becoming a ballet dancer before an injury derailed her career. After her first on-screen in the miniseries Rules of Engagement in 1989, the actress went on to star in many films and television shows, including Cursed and Pennyworth!