‘Queen Charlotte’: All About the ‘Bridgerton’ Prequel

By Javed Baloch | viageeks.com Pics via Netflix | 23/04/23

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a prequel series to the popular TV show Bridgerton, premiering on May 4, created by Shonda Rhimes.

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The series will follow the story and rise of young Queen Charlotte as she navigates her early marriage to King George III and explores the meaning of love and power.

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Official Netflix synopsis:  "Young Queen Charlotte's marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this "Bridgerton" universe prequel."

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Queen Charlotte’s Plot

India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Ruth Gemmell, Corey Mylchreest Golda Rosheuvel, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett, Freddie Dennis, Hugh Sachs, Julie Andrews

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Queen Charlotte’s Cast

Features a new cast of actors, including India Amarteifio as young Queen Charlotte, Corey Mylchreest as young King George, and Arsema Thomas as young Lady Agatha Danbury. Also includes returning cast members from Bridgerton, such as Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, and Ruth Gemmell.

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The show's all six episodes premiere on May 4, 2023 as a prequel to Bridgerton, on Netflix.

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Queen Charlotte’s Release Date

While prior knowledge of Bridgerton is not necessary, fans of the main show will enjoy the present-day connections in Queen Charlotte if they've watched Bridgerton.

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Do one needs to watch Bridgerton to understand Queen Charlotte?

The show will give glimpses into the present-day lives of few Bridgerton characters in the 19th century. The cast includes new actors playing younger versions of familiar characters, as well as returning cast members from Bridgerton.

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The series is filmed in luxurious locations in England, including theaters, country estates, and familiar Bridgerton settings like Syon House.

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Where is Queen Charlotte filmed?