In response to Deadline, British actress Connie Jenkins-Greig (New Blood, The Take Down) has formally been tapped for a recurring position in Shonda Rhimes’ upcoming Bridgerton spin-off miniseries in regards to the origins of Queen Charlotte.
Jenkins-Greig is ready to painting the position of a younger Violet Ledger, who would later grow to be the Viscountess Violet Bridgerton. Described as a “type and inquisitive teenager,” Violet is the daughter of Vivian and Lord Ledger, who’re anticipated to be portrayed by Katie Brayben and Keir Charles.
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“Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and energy, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the younger Queen’s marriage to King George sparked each an important love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton,” reads the logline.
The restricted collection relies on the origins of the historic determine Queen Charlotte. Whereas the collection facilities on the rise and love lifetime of a younger Queen Charlotte, it should additionally concentrate on Violet Bridgerton and Woman Danbury.
It stars India Amarteifio (Line of Responsibility) as a younger Queen Charlotte, newcomer Arsema Thomas as a younger Agatha Danbury, Corey Mylchreest (Sandman) as a younger King George, and Sport of Thrones vet Michelle Fairley as Princess Augusta.
Extra forged contains Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Little one) as Younger Brimsley, Richard Cunningham (The Witcher) as Lord Bute, Tunji Kasim (Nancy Drew) as Adolphus, Rob Maloney (Casualty) because the Royal Physician, and Cyril Nri (Cucumber) as Lord Danbury, and Hugh Sachs (Bridgerton Seasons 1 & 2) as Brimsley (older).
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The untitled Bridgerton spin-off is created and written by Shonda Rhimes, who can be set because the showrunner. It’ll characteristic the return of Golda Rosheuval, Adjoa Andoh, and Ruth Gemmell as they reprise their respective roles of Queen Charlotte, Woman Danbury, and Woman Violet Bridgerton.
The prequel will likely be government produced by Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Tom Verica, who may also be directing the restricted drama.
