‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ trailer: See the royal romance

This is the beginning of a love story that shook Regency England to its core.

“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” tells the little-known story of the titular monarch’s reign as she married King Charles III. King George (Corey Mylchreest) and caused an uproar in society. The pre-king young Charlotte is played by India Amarteifio, and Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel plays the adult character.

Beloved character Lady Danbury is played by Arsema Thomas, making her TV debut, alongside Adjoa Andoh and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton.

The cast also includes Michelle Fairley, Sam Clemmett, Freddie Dennis, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney, Cyril Nri and Hugh Sachs.

The official synopsis for the six-episode series reads: As Queen Charlotte rises to prominence and power, this Bridgerton verse prequel tells how the young queen’s marriage to King George sparks a great love story and social change. the world that the Bridgerton characters have inherited.

“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” is directed and executive produced by Tom Verica and executive produced by Betsy Beers.

Shonda Rhimes serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer, and the prequel series is based on a novel she co-wrote.

“Queen Charlotte was a moving character, and now that I’ve been able to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is a very exciting opportunity,” Rhimes said in a press statement. “I can’t wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character who has resonated so deeply with our audience.”

An immersive pop-up to celebrate the debut of ‘Queen Charlotte’ Queen’s Ball experience It will be shown in New York. “The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience” is produced by Netflix, Shondaland and Fever. Guests can register on the waiting list.

Meanwhile, “Bridgerton” Season 3 is in production, focusing on the love story of Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). The #Polin romance is just one part of the complicated Season 3 drama in which Penelope (Coughlan) seeks suitors and first tries to forget her lost love, Colin, who later sets out to help her find a husband…while falling in love. all the time.

“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” debuts on Netflix on May 4. For all the details on ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3, click here.

Check out the trailer below.

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