Starring Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Hugh Sachs, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, India Amarteifio, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett, Connie Jenkins-Greig, Rob Maloney, Cyril Nri and Freddie Dennis, the series follows the early days of Queen Charlotte of Bridgerton.
Netflix revealed more about the upcoming series in a press release:
"A love story that changed the world. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, streaming Thursday, May 4 only on Netflix. Save the date.
Today, Netflix and Shondaland hosted a global event for superfans of the Bridgerton universe ahead of the upcoming launch of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. At the event, creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes revealed the Thursday, May 4, 2023 premiere date and a first look at new footage for the highly anticipated six-episode limited series.
A panel discussion with Shonda Rhimes along with cast members Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), India Amarteifio (Young Queen Charlotte), Corey Mylchreest (Young King George), Arsema Thomas (Young Lady Danbury) and recorded appearances of Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury) and Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) talks about what to expect from the series, how it relates to the Bridgerton universe, the themes these beloved characters address and how the actors found inspiration for their roles.
Fans were also rewarded with never-before-seen clips from the series and a surprise reveal of the first teaser.
In addition, Golda Rosheuvel revealed that Her Majesty will be bringing The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience to New York City this spring. Co-produced by Netflix, Shondaland and Fever, the waiting list is now open and guests can register and find out more about the prom via the link here.
Storyline: This Bridgerton version tells the story of how the young Queen's marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton that the characters in Bridgerton inherit."
Check out the teaser trailer and more photos of the new series below.
