Netflix released the first look clip for Season 2 of the much-loved ‘Bridgerton’ series, at their global fan event, Tudum. The short but impactful clip offered fans of the show a first look at British actress Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma - a brand new addition to the ton. Born to Tamil parents, Ashley has starred in several TV shows including ‘Sex Education’, and ‘The Sister’.
Season 2, which is currently in production, is set in Regency-era London and the focus is said to shift from Daphne and Simon to her brother Anthony Bridgerton played by Jonathan Bailey and his interest Kate. The clip features Anthony chasing Kate as she storms out of a ball and gets quite the earful. In the novel, Simone’s character is named Kate Sheffield, however, creators of the show decided her family would be of Indian descent.
The role of Kate’s younger sister - Edwina, will be played by British-Indian actor Charithra Chandran, and she will be seen as the latest diamond of the first water. Last season’s diamond Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Denver will return but without the Duke who was played by Rege Jean-Page. He had announced his exit from the forthcoming parts of the series earlier this year.
Since it’s release, ’Bridgerton’ became the most-watched series on Netflix and reached No. 1 in 76 countries.
