‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff, Centered on Lady Violet, Ordered by Netflix
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix and Shondaland have announced a new limited series spinoff in the "Bridgerton" universe focused on a young Lady Violet, currently referred to as the "untitled Bridgerton project."
- The series will follow a similar rollout to the previous spinoff "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" and will chronicle Lady Violet's early life and her romance with Viscount Edmund Bridgerton.
- Shonda Rhimes, Nicholas Nardini, and Tom Verica will serve as showrunners, writers, executive producers, and director, with Betsy Beers also executive producing.
- It is not yet confirmed if Connie Jenkins-Greig, who played teenage Violet in "Queen Charlotte," or any other stars from "Bridgerton" or "Queen Charlotte" will return for the new spinoff.
- Meanwhile, Season 5 of "Bridgerton" is in production in London, focusing on Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, with the franchise continuing strong as Season 4 topped Netflix’s Global English TV list and "Queen Charlotte" debuted at No. 1 in 91 countries.
