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  • Shooting for second season of Netflix’s Bridgerton wrapped up

    By Express News Service

    Shoot for the second season of Netflix’s Bridgerton has been wrapped up. Creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen shared the news by posting a photo taken with the show’s two leads, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley, on his social media handle.

    Based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels, the first season, which premiered in December last year, revolved around the romance and marriage between the eldest Bridgerton daughter, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings (Rege Jean-Page).

    The first season became Netflix’s most-watched show of all time after it was watched by a record 82 million households around the world. It was only recently eclipsed by the South Korean series Squid Game.

    Season two of Bridgerton also stars Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch, and Rupert Young. It was announced earlier that Page won’t be returning for the second season. Bridgerton is produced by Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland through the production vehicle Household Pictures.

  • Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ season 2 resumes shooting after COVID-19 shutdown

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Shooting for the second season of the hit Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ has resumed after two abrupt halts due to COVID-19 cases on the sets of the show.

    Showrunner Chris Van Dusen confirmed the news to Variety.

    “We are back underway. We had to delay because of COVID, but we’re back in it,” said the showrunner, who is currently shuttling back and forth between Los Angeles and the London-based set.

    “Right now I’m in post, editing our first couple episodes, which are looking great,” the showrunner added.

    The romantic period drama was shut down indefinitely in mid-July following a second confirmed case. At the time, Netflix declined to comment on whether the two cases were among members of the cast or crew but confirmed that both persons went into isolation.

    ‘Bridgerton’ was one of the several high-profile projects shooting in the UK to be struck by the virus in the last few weeks. ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ being another notable victim.

    News of the resumption will come as a sigh of relief to the ‘Bridgerton’ fans who were beginning to wonder whether they might have to wait a little longer than expected for the return of the ‘Bridgerton’ clan’s marital antics.

    The upcoming season of the show, based on the second novel in Julia Quinn’s series, is set to focus on the family’s eldest son Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his quest to find a suitable partner.

    “We pick up Anthony after we’ve seen what he’s been through with his mistress. He’s thinking, ‘Was that love?’ Some would call it that, others would not. We’re exploring those concepts of duty and honour once again,” teased Van Dusen.

    After breaking Netflix viewership records, the pressure on Van Dusen, who is passing the showrunner baton on to Jess Brownell for seasons three and four, and the folks behind the Shondaland show to deliver another stellar season is mounting. However, Van Dusen welcomed the extra scrutiny.

    “There’s always been a pressure with this show from the beginning, being inspired by these beloved novels with fans who are so passionate and feel so strongly about these characters and these stories,” he said.

    He added, “There’s always been a healthy pressure there, I welcome it and I say keep the pressure on. It worked for the first season, and I hope people love this season and beyond as much as they did the first.”

    The first season was a breakout hit, becoming Netflix’s most-viewed series ever, and also scored 12 Emmy nominations last month, including Outstanding Drama Series and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Rege-Jean Page.

    Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling series of novels, ‘Bridgerton’ is set in the lavish and competitive world of London high society during the Regency period of the early 1800s.

    The Netflix series has already been renewed through season four, so there’s plenty of your period soapy obsession to come. But because each season will be inspired by a different book in the series, that means the focus on each Bridgerton child will change.

    The first season of the romantic period drama focused on the steamy courtship between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings (Rege-Jean Page).

    The first season of ‘Bridgerton’ is available to watch on Netflix.

  • Season two of Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ begins filming

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Production on the much-awaited second season of the runaway hit Netflix series “Bridgerton” is underway.

    According to People magazine, the leads of the new chapter — Jonathan Bailey, who reprises his role of Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, and Simone Ashley — were spotted at the UK’s Ascot Racecourse on April 30.

    Ashley, who is a new addition to the show, plays Anthony’s on-screen love interest — Kate Sharma. Other “Bridgerton” stars Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton and Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury were also part of the scene.

    Based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels, the show is set in the competitive world of Regency era London high society’s Ton during the season, when debutantes are presented at court.

    The first season, which premiered in December, revolves around the romance and marriage between the eldest Bridgerton daughter, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings (Rege Jean-Page).

    It was announced last month that Page, who became a global heartthrob after the smash success of “Bridgerton”, will not return for the forthcoming season. The series also features Nicola Coughlan, Ruby Barker, Golda Rosheuvel, Ruby Stokes, Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, and Bessie Carter.

    Besides Ashley, Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch, and Rupert Young are also part of the second season. Chris Van Dusen is the showrunner of “Bridgerton”, which is produced by media mogul Shonda Rhimes, known for hit shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal”.