Bridgerton FIRST LOOK: Actors stand out in bold period outfits on set in South London

Filming of Bridgerton’s highly anticipated third series resumed on Thursday when the cast was spotted on set in South London.

A first look at the new season of Netflix’s hit show saw the crew and crew arrive at a luxurious South London mansion adorned with purple flowers.

A number of currently unknown actors stood out in their bold period outfits as they chatted in front of the beautiful garden.

Several actresses were spotted in long, elegant dresses carrying umbrellas to protect them from the sun.

They were joined by male actors who looked adorable in 19th-century costumes, including long jackets and fancy top hats.

It felt like the actors were filming a flamboyant event as everyone gathered outside the main hall in their best gear.

The popular costume drama has confirmed that it is returning to production after its record-breaking second season aired in March.

Filming: A first look at the new season of the hit Netflix series saw the cast and crew arrive at a luxurious south London mansion adorned with purple flowers.

Glam: Several actresses have been spotted in long, elegant dresses carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun.

Nicola Coughlan, who starred and re-cast her character Penelope Featherington in the series, shared the script of the first episode on Instagram, confirming that production is continuing.

The Derry Girls star also hinted at costume changes ahead of the new series and shared a snapshot with her on-screen boyfriend Luke Newton. [Colin Bridgerton].

Season 3 will focus on Colin, one of the Bridgerton brothers, but will break tradition and skip Julia Quinn’s third novel and jump to the fourth, Romancing Mister Bridgerton.

Brave: They were joined by attractive looking male actors in 19th century costumes, including long jackets and fancy top hats.

Set: A number of currently unknown actors stood out in bold period outfits as they chatted in front of the beautiful garden.

New showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed in an interview with Variety that the third season has moved on to the fourth book, focusing on the love story of Colin and Penelope.

Penelope Wallflower was looking for him from the ballroom side when Colin was in the center of the stage.

However, their story ended in an awkward position at the end of the final series, after Penelope learned that Colin was making fun of the idea of ​​marrying her friends.

Scene: The actors seemed to be filming a flamboyant event as everyone gathered outside the main hall in their best gear.

A Return: The hit costume drama has confirmed that it is returning to production after its record-breaking second season aired in March.

Brownell explained: “I really feel like it’s Colin and Penelope time. Since we’ve been watching both actors on our screens since season one, we’ve already invested quite a bit in them. We know who they are as human beings.

“Instead of stepping into that dynamic, we wanted to bring it into their season. It really seemed like the perfect time to take action.

“I think Shonda Rhimes has made it clear that she wants eight seasons. We hope to be able to tell each brother’s love story and it will be every season.

Plot: Season three will focus on one of the Bridgerton brothers, Colin, but will break tradition and skip Julia Quinn’s third novel and move on to the fourth, Romancing Mister Bridgerton.

Take a break: Players are faced with a large truck that previously helped build the set.

Previous seasons lasted about a year The filming of Bridgerton’s third season after its release, which could give a release date in the summer of 2023.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the cameras will begin shooting for the third season in the summer, with pre-production already in full swing.

In the second of the second series, Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) discovers that her best friend Penelope is Lady Whistledown and has been secretly behind the gossip column for years.

Let’s move on: In the highly anticipated third series of Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington (Nicole Coughlan) will renounce her longtime love for Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

In one of the final scenes, Eloise has a heartbreaking confrontation with her friend about her suspicions after she finds hundreds of copies of Whistledown in Penelope’s bedroom.

Talking about the status of their friendship on the new drama, Nicola told Entertainment Tonight: “They have to… [reconcile]. They have to because it breaks my heart [if they didn’t].

Also, in deep and lifelong friendships, I think there are times when you fight and need to learn to grow up a bit. But I think Penelope should apologize. I think he should apologize.’

Friends: Penelope’s friendship with Eloise (Claudia Jessie) ended at the end of the second series – and the couple seems to be expanding even further in season three

Another casting announcement was made when it was announced that Bridgerton’s seventh sister, Francesca, would finally be introduced in the franchise’s third installment.

Ruby Stokes was originally supposed to play Bridgerton’s eldest daughter, but resigned due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Anatomy of a Scandal and Eternals star Hannah Dodd.

So far, no new casting has been confirmed after Regé-Jean Page left the series following the role of Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.

When asked if he was uncomfortable with the producers being able to rewrite the role, Rege put aside speculation, saying they were “free to do whatever they want”.

However, it looks like the protagonists of the second series, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley) will return next season.

“We’ll be back!” Ashley told Deadline. said. He continued: “Kate and Anthony are just getting started. There was a lot of conflict between Kate and Anthony in season two, problems with the family and they found each other towards the end. I guess it all just started.

Steamy: Bridgerton Season 2 saw Lord Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) get into a love triangle with sisters Sharma Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate (Simone Ashley).