Netflix Announces That Bridgerton Season Five Will Focus On Francesca Bridgerton And Michaela Stirling
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Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza will lead the fifth season of Netflix’s hit series, Bridgerton. The new series will concentrate on a new romance.
Get ready for a new romance in season five of the hit Netflix series, Bridgerton. After four sensational and much-loved series, this new season will concentrate on Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling. Actresses Hannah Dood and Masali Baduza will lead the new season of the Netflix and Shondaland series as it centres on a new romance. This comes on the back of the announcement that the series is already back in production for series five. Check out the announcement video for season five below.
SEASON FIVE
The fifth season of Bridgerton spotlights introverted middle daughter Francesca (Hannah Dodd). Two years after losing her beloved husband, John, Fran decides to reenter the marriage mart for practical reasons. But when John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling. Countess of Kilmartin: Reserved and contained, Francesca has long felt out of place in the world. As Michaela stirs up new feelings inside her, Fran will make discoveries about herself that could change everything.
Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling. Beneath Michaela’s charming and vivacious exterior hides a vulnerable young woman who is quick to run the second she feels discomfort. But this season, Michaela must face her vulnerability head-on as she’s forced to navigate her relationship to her late cousin’s legacy — and to Francesca.
Episode Count: 8
Filming Location: London, UK
Showrunner/ EP: Jess Brownell
Executive Producers: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen
Bridgerton Season Five is currently in production.
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