How Bridgerton Season 4's Romance Compares To Previous Seasons Gets Exciting Promise From Benedict Actor
The next Bridgertonromance is soon to be revealed, and the showrunner has faith that Luke Thompson will handle it perfectly. As an adaptation of Julia Quinn's book series, the show has explored a different romance with every season, and the time has come for Benedict (Luke Thompson) to find his own partner. In Netflix's adaptation of An Offer from a Gentleman, he will officially serve as the leading man. Currently, Bridgerton season 4 has no official release date, but it should be arriving in late 2025 or 2026.
As production continues, showrunner Jess Brownell is fascinated by Thompson's performance. In an interview with Collider, Brownell praised Thompson's "wonderful sensitivity and self-awareness". While Brownell promised a faithful season, she did explain that Thompson's Benedict has different motivations and new ways of approaching Sophie (Yerin Ha). Check out her quote below:
I do think this season is the most faithful to the book. You know, it really lends itself to adaptation, just plot-wise. Yeah, I think it’s very similar. Of course, some smaller things have changed. Character motivation, especially Benedict’s, is quite different from the book, in that Luke Thompson brings this wonderful sensitivity and self-awareness to the character. In Benedict’s story of trying to woo Sophie, I think the character is a bit more delicate and thoughtful, perhaps, in the way he goes about it.
What Faithfulness Means For Bridgerton Season 4
Luke Thompson Will Make It Distinct
Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books have always served as a general guide to the show. Still, they have never been followed perfectly. Michael was portrayed as Michaela, for instance, and the show has had considerably more drama. Changing Benedict's motivations was somewhat inevitable. After all, the book version of the character attempted to manipulate Sophie. Rather than offering an equal partnership, he wanted nothing more than to use her as a mistress, while finding a different bride. The same is not likely to be true for the more "sensitive" portrayal on Netflix.
An Offer from a Gentleman was published in 2001 and is the third book in the series.
Benedict is already a powerful force within the family, so the power imbalance between the season's two stars will be difficult to manage. If not for the "more delicate" depiction by Thompson, the character could simply become unbearable. The faithfulness will likely involve the plot's progression, while the dialogue and motivations themselves will heavily differ. Thompson's performance could even add depth to unchanged dialogue.
Our Take On Bridgerton Season 4's Faithfulness
This Should Be An Exciting Adaptation
Any adaptation should strive to achieve some level of faithfulness, and this show is no different. The entire Bridgerton cast of characters is based on the books, so maintaining links to the original works helps to keep those characters grounded. Still, shows can't remain wholly faithful. Translating anything into another medium requires making some small changes to better interest audiences. After all, many viewers have already read the books, so a one-to-one adaptation would simply be redundant. Those small changes are the right move for Bridgerton.
Source: Collider
Bridgerton
- Release Date
- December 25, 2020
- Network
- Netflix
- Directors
- Tom Verica, Tricia Brock, Alex Pillai, Alrick Riley, Bille Woodruff, Cheryl Dunye, Sheree Folkson, Julie Anne Robinson
- Writers
- Abby McDonald, Sarah L. Thompson, Daniel Robinson, Oliver Goldstick, Leila Cohan-Miccio, Azia Squire, Sarah Dollard, Eli Wilson Pelton, Janet Lin
Cast
Ruth GemmellLady Violet Bridgerton- Luke ThompsonBenedict Bridgerton
Bridgerton, released on December 25, 2020, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
- Creator(s)
- Chris Van Dusen
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
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