Bridgerton season 4: Rumoured release date and who next lead could be

 As the second and final instalment of series three of the hit Regency drama drops, fans are already looking ahead to the next one 

Will Penelope Featherington get her happily ever after? (Photo: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

The second and final installment of Bridgerton season three was released on Thursday, June 13, much to the delight of fans of the Regency-era drama.

The highly-anticipated third season premiered in two parts, with the first segment debuting on Netflix on May 16. The initial four episodes set a new record for the streaming service, amassing 45 million views within the first four days, according to Netflix's own figures.

Based on Julia Quinn’s book series, the beloved show follows the lives and romances of the Bridgerton family in Regency-era London.

Fans endured a two-year wait between seasons two and three, and recent reports indicate they may face another long wait for season four.

When could Bridgerton season 4 be released?

John Stirling and Francesca Bridgerton in season three of the hit show (Photo: Liam Daniel/Netflix

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Bridgerton fans could be waiting another two years for the fourth instalment of the hit show.

“We are working to try and put the seasons out more quickly, but they do take eight months to film and then they have to be edited, and then they have to be dubbed into every language,” showrunner Jess Brownell told The Hollywood Reporter in June.

“And the writing takes a very long time as well, so we’re kind of on a two-year pace. We’re trying to speed up but somewhere in that range.”

Despite the wait, Brownell described season four as “some of her best work”.

She said: “I’m really excited about what we’re writing. We’re towards the end with the writers’ room season, with the scripts. And I feel like it’s some of my best work and my writers’ room’s best work. We’ve just really gelled our collaboration, and we’re firing on all cylinders, so I can’t wait for fans to see what we have.” 

Who could be the lead in Bridgerton season four?

Luke Thompson stars as Benedict Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series (Photo: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

The rumor mill is buzzing with speculation about who will take the lead in season four of Bridgerton.

The season three finale hints at a forthcoming masquerade ball, which attentive fans have linked to Benedict, who meets his love interest, Sophie, at such an event in Julia Quinn’s book series.

Francesca may also play a prominent role, especially after the introduction of her husband’s cousin, Michaela Stirling, who has stirred some hearts. However, in a recent interview with Glamour, showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed that the lead role has been narrowed down to three characters: "I think we can be frank about the fact that it’s either Benedict, Eloise, or Francesca," she revealed. "All three of them have a lot of growth still ahead of them, and that’s very intentional."

In another interview with Bustle, Luke Thompson, who portrays Benedict, remained tight-lipped about his character's future in season four.

“We just love to keep you guessing,” he teased. “There’s a constant dialogue between the books and the show, and that’s what makes it fun to watch. You don’t quite know what’s going to happen.”

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