Tag: Bridgerton
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Samara Weaving to Star as Forgotten American Socialite Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte in Biopic (Exclusive)
“Ready or Not” star Samara Weaving has been cast in “Liz,” a biopic about one of America’s forgotten founding mothers Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte.Described as a U.S.-set “Bridgerton” or “The Great,” “Liz” tells the story of the country’s first modern celebrity. Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte gained prominence as the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte’s youngest brother, Jerome,…
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‘Bridgerton’s’ Portrayal of Female Sexuality Coddles Viewers
[Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Bridgerton” Season 1.]It’s not surprising why “Bridgerton” has been such a hit with Netflix viewers. The steamy period drama astutely balances a few tried and true genres: Come for the society intrigue doled out by a “Gossip Girl”-esque omniscient narrator, stay for the athletic love scenes in perfectly…
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‘Bridgerton’ Author Julia Quinn on Her Spiking Book Sales and the TikTok Musical
All products and services featured by IndieWire are independently selected by IndieWire editors. However, IndieWire may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.“The Duke and I,” a.k.a. the steamy historical romance that served as the basis for the first season of…
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‘Bridgerton’: Nicola Coughlan Is Netflix’s New Comedy Star
Nicola Coughlan was the first person to be cast in Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” as Penelope Featherington, one of the upper class “sorrowful sows” being readied by an overbearing mother for the marriage market in 1813 London.The withering description comes courtesy of Lady Whistledown, the mysterious proprietress of a gossip rag in that series that alternates between…
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Regé-Jean Page on Bridgerton: ‘We’re seeing this Regency romance through a feminist lens’
The actor reflects on the diverse casting of the Netflix period drama, facing up to British history and how the pandemic has made him find new ways to ‘make my skills useful to other people’“As an artist, you have to constantly ask yourself: ‘Why this story? Why now?’”, says Regé-Jean Page. The 30-year-old actor is…
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‘Bridgerton’ Trailer: Shonda Rhimes Goes Back in Time for a Scandalous New Netflix Series
After spending around 15 years churning out hit after hit for ABC, prolific producer Shonda Rhimes (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away With Murder) shocked Hollywood by signing a deal in 2017 in which she would produce shows for Netflix. The first series in that deal is finally debuting this month: Bridgerton, a Regency-era…
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‘Bridgerton’ Official Trailer: A Scandalous Period Romance Is Shonda Rhimes’ First Netflix Show
Netflix has released the first official trailer for “Bridgerton,” an ornate period romance following the marriage prospects of Regency London’s upper crust. From powerhouse producer Shonda Rhimes, “Bridgerton” marks Netflix’s first scripted trip to Shondaland under her sweeping new deal with the streamer. The “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” creator is flexing new muscles in this…
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‘Bridgerton’ Trailer: Shonda Rhimes Debuts On Netflix With Her Own Spin On The Period Romance
Netflix looks to tackle the time-honored classic of the period romance in the upcoming series, “Bridgerton.”As seen in the trailer for the new series, “Bridgerton” follows the eldest daughter of the title family as she enters the highly competitive world of Regency London’s marriage market. When it becomes clear that she might have trouble finding…
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7 New Netflix Shows in December, and the Best Reasons to Watch
1. “Bridgerton” Season 1Why Should I Watch? Starring “Derry Girls” icon Nicola Coughlan and featuring Julie Andrews as a narrator named Lady Whistledown, Shonda Rhimes’ first Netflix original series already has three solid gold reasons to try out the hipper, hotter version of “Downton Abbey,” but here are a few more details. The period drama…