Bridgerton: Release date, cast, trailer and everything we know about season 2

Bridgerton is heading back very soon (Picture: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

It will soon be time to swoon again with Netflix period drama Bridgerton, which is set to be one of the crown jewels of a bumper year of TV in 2022

The period romance series smashed records for the streaming service when it was originally released at Christmas 2020, with over 110 million views in just a few weeks.

So there’s absolutely no doubt that the second lot of episodes will be just as – if not more – popular, and frankly we can’t wait.

Here’s everything we know about Bridgerton season two so far – from cast members through to the storylines we can expect.

When is Bridgerton season 2 released on Netflix?

The news around the ‘Ton is that the second season of Bridgerton will be released on Netflix on March 25 2022.

Series creator Shonda Rhimes announced the news on Christmas Day, tweeting: ‘Prepare the carriages, dear reader. #Bridgerton is back on March 25, 2022!’ 

Rege-Jean Page won’t be back this series (Picture: Netflix)

Showrunner Chris Van Dusen confirmed in late November that filming had wrapped on season two, following several delays to the production as a result of the Covid pandemic.

Writing on Instagram, as she shared a pic of himself with cast members Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley, he said: ‘That’s a wrap on Season Two! So proud of this cast and crew who brought their A-games to work each and every day in this very challenging year.

‘And these two in this photo with me right here. Words are not enough. Coming in 2022.’

Actress Adjoa Andoh – who plays Lady Danbury – admitted that filming during a pandemic could be quite challenging at times, following reports that the production had been shut down three times due to positive Covid tests on set.

‘Everything’s been tough for everybody doing all sorts of jobs during the pandemic.,’ she told Good Morning Britain.

‘We had a few squeaky days but I think overall we did pretty great actually, considering it’s such a vast array of filming.’ 

Who is in the cast of Bridgerton season 2?

Most of the cast members from the original series are returning – but with the story moving on to focus on Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) – brother of season one’s main character Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor).

Sex Education’s Simone Ashley also joins the show, taking centre stage as his potential bride Kate Sharma – while you can expect to see the return of Nicola Coughlan, Polly Walker, Golda Rosheuvel and of course Dame Julie Andrews.

Look out also for cast newcomers Charithra Chandran, as Kate Sharma’s feisty sister Edwina, and Merlin star Rupert Young, playing a character named Jack – who has a mysterious connection to one of the ton’s most notable families.

Prepare to welcome the Sharmas (Picture: Netflix)

However one person you won’t be seeing is Rege-Jean Page – one of the breakout stars of season one – his character Simon Basset is not featured in season 2, with his departure from the show confirmed in April 2021.

‘While all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings,’ Netflix said as they confirmed the news.

‘We’ll miss Simon’s presence on-screen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family.’

Phoebe Dynevor will also appear but in a supporting role.

What is the plot of Bridgerton season 2?

Expect fireworks between Anthony and Kate (Picture: Netflix)

It’s looking likely that season 2 will follow the plot of the second book in Julia Quinn’s series, The Viscount Who Loved Me – as Anthony Bridgerton, who embarks on his quest for a wife.

The plot was confirmed in a ‘letter’ from gossip queen Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews), which read: ‘This author has been reliably informed that Lord Anthony Bridgerton intends to dominate the social season. I will have my pen ready to report on any and all of his romantic activities.

‘However, gentle reader, before you set the comments section alight with requests for more sordid details, know that I am disinclined to report on the particulars at this time. Patience, after all, is a virtue.’

Is there a trailer for Bridgerton season 2?

Netflix revealed a new teaser for the series on Valentine’s Day

The latest glimpse showed plenty of high class socialising, from extravagant balls, horse races, hunts and even a fencing match as the tones of Julie Andrews narrate

‘Dearest gentle reader,’ the minute-long teaser starts. ‘Did you miss me?’

As footage from the series is shown, Lady Whistledown then reveals that the search for her identity from members in the ‘Ton has grown and she’s been ‘honing my skills — no, even better: I’ve been sharpening my knives.’

Bridgerton season two will be on Netflix from March 25

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