The Bridgerton It has become one of the most popular series on Netflix. However, the historically inspired drama doesn’t seem to be stopping in its newly released second season. Now, one of the most iconic characters of the entire production, Queen Charlotte, will be getting his own series that will serve as a prequel of the story we see on screen today.
According to comments from vulturethe casting with closed eyes The Bridgerton has served for take another look at racial differences in society; both in the contemporary and in those of the time in which the drama takes place. “What would happen if a great romance could defeat racism?” They ask from the aforementioned medium. That is why Queen Charlotte will become the new muse by Shonda Rhimes.
Rhimes, according to vultureplanning to write a prequel concentrating on the great love between King George and Queen Charlotte. After all, the ethnicity of this stunning woman was the subject of debate from the first time she set foot in court. Queen Charlotte was a black woman who helped shape society at the time by marrying her husband, King George.
The prequel series about Queen Charlotte will have eight episodes. In them, we will see how love overcomes the barriers of society and racism; creating a new era within the British nobility and in the rest of Europe.
More details about the series The Bridgerton centered on Queen Charlotte
The spin-off’s casting comes on the heels of The Bridgertons’ second season premiere on March 25, which broke Netflix’s English-language series audience record in its opening weekend.
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Until now, it is not known under what name this new series about Queen Charlotte will arrive. Of course, we already know that the actress India Amarteifio has been selected to play the role of a young Carlota. It will also feature the participation of Golda Rosheuval as the Queen that we have already met in the two seasons of The Bridgerton.
Adjoa Andoh and Ruth Gemmell They will also return to their roles as Lady Agatha Danbury and Lady Violet Bridgerton., respectively. Also, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Arsema Thomas and Sam Clemmett will join the cast. Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney and Cyril Nri will also be part of the historical production.
Carlota de Amarteifio is promised to the King of England against her will and arrives in London only to realize that the royal family is not what she expected. As she learns to navigate the palace…she becomes one of Europe’s most unforgettable monarchs.
Rhimes and Betsy Beers will join as executive producers from the series about Queen Charlotte. We will also have Tom Verica, who has already participated in Grey’s Anatomy, scandal and The Bridgerton; as executive director and production executive.
