Bridgerton followers have been ready to satisfy Benedict’s love curiosity, and Netflix reportedly discovered the right Sophie in actress Yerin Ha.
Ha, 29, has been solid as Sophie in Bridgerton season 4, Selection reported on Friday, August 16. Netflix didn’t reply to Us Weekly‘s request for remark.
Ha, an Australia native, has beforehand starred within the Halo TV collection and Unhealthy Conduct. She can be set to star within the upcoming HBO present Dune: Prophecy as Younger Kasha.
Earlier this summer time, Netflix confirmed that the fourth season of the regency romance would observe Julia Quinn‘s third Bridgerton e book, An Supply From a Gentleman. The novel follows Benedict (Luke Thompson) as he lastly meets his match.
“Regardless of his elder and youthful brothers each being fortunately married, Benedict is loath to calm down — till he meets a charming Woman in Silver at his mom’s masquerade ball,” Netflix’s official synopsis reads.
After all, when viewers final noticed Benedict, he wasn’t able to tie the knot simply but. He was exploring his sexuality, partaking in a threesome with Woman Tilley Arnold (Hannah New) and Paul Suarez (Lucas Aurelio).
Showrunner Jess Brownell appeared to substantiate that Benedict and Sophie have been nonetheless soulmates after she gender-swapped Francesca’s (Hannah Dodd) love curiosity from Michael to Michaela.
“The introduction of Sophie is certainly nonetheless within the playing cards, however we’re going to proceed to discover his fluidity,” Brownell instructed TheWrap in June after Benedict’s arc confirmed that he’s a part of the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood. “This isn’t the top of that story line.”
Brownell added that she was “very excited” to observe Benedict’s upcoming love story, telling Netflix’s Tudum, “It felt necessary for him to discover the fullness of himself earlier than he settles down. He’s somebody who has huge appetites, and we needed to see him residing an enormous life earlier than he goes into settle-down mode. I’m excited for the place we’re going with him in Season 4. There are numerous issues I wish to say about it, however I ought to in all probability wait.”
The brand new season is already in manufacturing, with costume fittings beginning final month. It appears Benedict will get the spectacular Bridgerton glow-up as he steps into the main position.
Costume cutter Lewis Westing provided a behind-the-scenes look by way of Instagram. “Luke Thompson/ Benedict In his trailer doing a 1st becoming with the final fashion of coat we made for him on season 3,” he captioned a since-deleted snap on July 24. “The image won’t present it however he was genuinely proud of this new look.”
Westing added within the feedback part: “Simply you wait, we had our 1st becoming of Season 4 immediately, and your [sic] in for a deal with. I even bought a kiss on the pinnacle, he was so elated with the glow up.”
Netflix has not but introduced a Bridgerton season 4 premiere date.