“Bridgerton” is an adaptation of Julia Quinn’s best-selling series of novels following the eight siblings of the titled family. Well-respected and closely tight-knit, the quest is for each of the Bridgerton kids to find their true love. Netflix’s official synopsis reads: “Inspired by the bestselling novels, the series follows Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market. As her pursuit of love unravels, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown casts criticisms on Daphne who has caught the eye of London’s most desirable duke…”
The trailer offers a bit more information, revealing an unlikely connection between a roguish Duke (Regé-Jean Page) and Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor). After an initial spark gives way to a charged mistrust, the two strike a deal to fake a courtship in order to relieve some of the pressure to marry. With his dashing good looks and the casanova role, Page has all the makings of a Doctor McDreamy for a new generation. Though we don’t see her in the trailer, “Bridgerton” stars the venerable Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown, the gossip columnist whose iconic voice narrates the proceedings. The prolific British stage and screen actress Adjoa Andoh, who played Nelson Mandela’s Chief of Staff Brenda Mazibuko alongside Morgan Freeman in Clint Eastwood’s “Invictus,” shares top billing with Andrews. Rhimes is producing, with Chris Van Dusen acting as showrunner. “Bridgerton” debuts December 25 on Netflix. Watch the official trailer for the romantic drama below:
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