‘Bridgerton’ without the Duke:

New cast members to ‘Bridgerton’ – Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch and Rupert Young. Image via Twitter @netflix.

‘Bridgerton’ without the Duke: Who will be joining the cast for season two?

Following the exit of the Duke of Hastings, Netflix revealed four new characters who will add to the drama and intrigue of ‘Bridgerton’.

‘Bridgerton’ without the Duke:

New cast members to ‘Bridgerton’ – Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch and Rupert Young. Image via Twitter @netflix.

Following the heartbreak of Regé-Jean Page not returning for season two of Bridgerton, Netflix revealed on Monday 5 April the four new characters and actors who will be joining the season on 5 April. 

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ‘BRIDGERTON’ SEASON TWO 

The exit of the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, left fans in tears and Netflix is trying to patch things up by giving viewers four new reasons to watch season two. 

Regé-Jean Page is simply not returning for season two because the original storyline, based on the books written by Julia Quinn. This is because the second book — or the series’ second season — shifts the focus from Daphne and Simon’s romance to Daphne’s older brother Anthony’s (Jonathan Bailey) love life. 

Back in February, Netflix announced that Simon Ashley will be playing Kate Sharma, Anthony’s love interest.

GET READY FOR THESE FOUR NEW CHARACTERS:

1. CHARITHRA CHANDRAN

Charithra Chandra will be playing Edwina Sharma, Kate’s younger sister who promises to be the “perfect debutante”. 

“She’s kind-natured and endlessly endearing. But while she may be young and naive, she also knows what she wants: A true love match,” wrote Shondaland TV, the storytelling company behind Bridgerton

Kate and Edwina seem to have an adoring relationship as she hopes to find her sister the love match she has been dreaming of. 

2. SHELLEY CONN

Shelley Conn will play Mary Sharma, mother to Kate and Edwina Sharma. 

“Lady Mary’s marriage once embroiled her and her family in scandal. Now newly returned to London with her daughters, she’s forced to endure the scrutiny of the ton yet again,” wrote Shondaland on their Instagram page.

3. CALAM LYNCH 

Calam Lynch will step into the role of Theo Sharpe, a hardworking printer’s assistant and human rights activist.

“A hardworking printer’s assistant, but he’s not just a working class man, he’s also an intellectual who fights for the rights of all,” wrote Shondaland.  

4. RUPERT YOUNG

Rupert Young will play Jack, a new member of the “Ton”.

“The newest member of the Ton with a connection to one of its most notable families,” wrote Shondaland. 

The storytelling company behind the popular series also revealed another snippet of information about Kate Sharma’s character. 

“Kate is equal parts headstrong and whip-smart. Her sharp wit and independent nature makes her a singular force on the 1814 marriage mart where she hopes to secure a love match for her younger sister, Edwina.”