September 17th 2024.
Katie Leung, best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter franchise, will be joining the cast of Bridgerton for its fourth season. Fans were surprised to learn that the 37-year-old actress will be playing a mother to grown adults in the show. This announcement has sparked some questions about the age of the character she will be portraying and the age difference between her and some of her on-screen family members.
The popular Netflix series, which has been a hit since its debut in 2020, follows the lives and romances of the Bridgerton family in 19th century England. Season one saw Daphne Bridgerton marry Simon Basset, while season two focused on the marriage of the eldest Bridgerton child, Anthony, to Kate Sharma. The third season followed the romance between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. Now, it's time for another beloved character to take the lead, as Benedict Bridgerton will be the focus of season four.
In addition to Leung, two other actresses, Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei, have also been announced to join the cast. Mao will play Lady Araminta Gun's beautiful and vain daughter, while Wei will portray her kinder daughter. Their characters will be introduced as Lady Araminta's daughters, who are both making their debut in the marriage market. The show's creators have described Lady Araminta as fabulous, discerning, and blunt, and have hinted at a possible storyline involving pressure to marry off her daughters.
Some fans have expressed their surprise and confusion at Leung's casting as a mother to adult children, pointing out that she is the same age as some of her on-screen family members. This has sparked discussions about Hollywood's age discrepancies and unconventional casting choices. Despite the initial shock, many fans are excited to see Leung's performance in the show and are looking forward to season four.
In addition to Leung and the two new actresses, Yerin Ha has also been confirmed as Benedict's love interest. The show's official Twitter account shared the news in a playful manner, asking for a warm welcome to the newest member of the Ton. With these new additions to the cast, fans are eagerly awaiting the next season of Bridgerton, which is sure to bring more scandal, romance, and drama.
Harry Potter star Katie Leung is set to join the cast of Bridgerton, much to the surprise of Netflix fans. The popular streaming series, known for its racy storylines, has been a hit since its debut in 2020. The first season followed Daphne Bridgerton as she wed Simon Basset, while the second season saw the eldest Bridgerton child, Anthony, marry Kate Sharma. The third season focused on Colin Bridgerton and his blossoming relationship with Penelope Featherington.
Now, the spotlight will shift to another beloved character, Benedict Bridgerton, as confirmed by the show's creators this summer. And, in addition to Yerin Ha as his love interest Sophie Beck, the cast will also include Harry Potter actress Katie Leung. Leung, who rose to fame as Cho Chang and played Harry's first love interest in the beloved films, will take on the role of Lady Araminta Gun in season four.
Lady Araminta, a twice-married and twice-widowed lady, will face the pressure of getting her two daughters married off in the marriage mart. The show's creators have described her as "fabulous, discerning, and blunt" and have hinted at potential conflicts over her societal position. However, fans were more shocked by the fact that Leung, who is 37 years old, would be playing "a mother to grown adults" in the upcoming season.
Twitter users expressed their surprise and confusion at the casting, with some pointing out that Leung is the same age as her co-star Luke Thompson, who will play her son-in-law. Despite the initial shock, many fans are confident that Leung will "kill it" in her new role. Joining Leung in season four will be Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei, who will play Lady Araminta's daughters Rosamund and Posy Li, respectively.
Mao and Wei's characters will add further drama to the storyline, with Rosamund described as "beautiful, vain, and eager to please her mother" and Posy as "much kinder". Both actresses have impressive resumes, with Mao appearing in Netflix's Metal Lords and Disney+'s Goosebumps and Wei known for her role in Netflix's 1899.
As the preparations for the next social season begin, fans can expect even more surprises and drama with the addition of these talented new cast members. With the success of the first three seasons, Bridgerton continues to captivate audiences and keep us eagerly awaiting the next installment.
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