We finally have the premiere date and first teaser for Bridgerton on Netflix, the much-anticipated period drama, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews. (The show is one of eight series Shonda Rhimes will be making for Netflix.) Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling romance novels, Bridgerton premieres on the streaming platform December 25, 2020.
The series—which features stunning costumes, sweeping sets, and plenty of the elements you’ve come to love from a Shondaland series—follows Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she’s introduced into Regency London society to be married. In other words, think of it as Downton Abbey meets Gossip Girl, and we are so here for it. Take a look at the official trailer below, which Netflix released on December 14:
Stunning and intriguing, right? Talk about the perfect way to spend the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Meanwhile, Netflix has also released the key art for the series, and I immediately want to live inside this pastel-colored world (just without Lady Whistledown knowing all my secrets).
So what else do we know about Bridgerton on Netflix? Read on for all the details, and 10 just-released photos:
The drama, created by longtime Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy), will premiere on Netflix on Christmas Day: December 25, 2020.
There are eight one-hour episodes.
Bridgerton is based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling romance novels and is set in the high-society world of London. The series follows Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market.
Per Netflix, “Hoping to follow in her parents’ footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high-society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews) casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes’ mamas. Despite them proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable, and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society’s expectations for their future.”
You mean Dame Julie Andrews as the narrator isn’t enough? All right, all right. In addition to Andrews and Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton, the series also stars Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Derry Girls fave Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Ruby Stokes as Francesca Bridgerton, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington, Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington, Ben Miller as Lord Featherington, Sabrina Bartlett as Siena Rosso, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, and Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley.
Glamour was actually on set in Bristol, U.K., during filming in the fall of 2019, so we’ll be sharing lots of behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and interviews soon. Until then, check out the rest of the just-released photos from Netflix and begin the countdown now.
Jessica Radloff is the Glamour West Coast editor. You can follow her on Instagram @jessicaradloff14, where she’ll be sharing more from the set—soon.