Published 14:04 IST, December 28th 2020

Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton? All about the first Shondaland Netflix series

Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton? Read on to know more about the first Shondaland Netflix series that aired on Netflix on December 25.

Reported by: Surabhi Sabat
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Bridgerton is a new Netflix drama that started airing since December 25. Netflix production is first attempt of Grey's Anatomy fame TV producer, creator & writer Shonda Rhimes at producing a Netflix series. Bridgerton is created by Chris Van Dusen. series is based on best selling vel by Julia Quinn. plot of series is set in Regency area in London and follows story of Daphne Bridgerton, and her entry at competitive world of marri prospects. show has alrey been garing rave reviews from viewers who are applauding main characters of Simon and Daphne, as well as narration by Julie Andrews, however, show also sees a majestic queen named Queen Charlotte. Re on to kw 'Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton?'

ALSO RE| Who Plays Bette In 'Tiny Pretty Things'? All About New Netflix Thriller Ballet Drama

Advertisement

Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton?

role of Queen Charlotte is played by actor Golda Rosheuvel. Golda has been previously seen in shows like Torchwood, Coronation Street, De Boss and Silent Witness to name a few. Golda plays role of Queen Charlotte who was actually a monarch of Regency era from 1761 to 1818. Even though her character was t written in Julia Quinn book series, but Shonda Rhimes decided to bring this historical character into show. According to Washington Post, re are some ories that suggest that Queen Charlotte may be first mixed-race, Black British royal, according to  genealogical research done by historian Mario De Valdes y Cocom. He wrote for PBS' Frontline starting that Queen Charlotte, wife of English King George III, was descended from Margarita de Castro y Sousa, who was from a Black branch of Portuguese Royal House. 

ALSO RE| Death To 2020 Trailer Released, Charlie Brooker's Netflix Documentary Is A Laugh Riot

Advertisement

Bridgerton cast 

Here is elaborate list of Bridgerton cast.

  • Ly Whistledown: Julie Andrews
  • Daphne Bridgerton: Phoebe Dynevor
  • Simon Basset: Rege-Jean P
  • Anthony Bridgerton: Jonathan Bailey
  • Colin Bridgerton: Luke Newton
  • Penelope Fearington: Nicola Coughlan
  • Marina Thompson: Ruby Barker
  • Ly Danbury: oja Andoh
  • Eloise Bridgerton: Claudia Jessie
  • Benedict Bridgerton: Luke Thompson
  • Ly Portia Fearington: Polly Walker
  • Ly Violet Bridgerton: Ruth Gemmel
  • Phillipa Fearington: Harriet Cains
  • Prudence Fearington: Bessie Carter
  • Lord Fearington: Ben Miller
  • Queen Charlotte: Golda Rosheuvel
  • Siena Rosso: Sabrina Bartlett
  • Mame Delacroix: Kathryn Drysdale

Bridgerton review

Netflix series has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb. It also has a positive 94% like on Rotten Tomatoes. While a total of 96% of Google users also liked 8-part season of Bridgerton

ALSO RE| What's Coming To Netflix In December 2020? See All New Arriving Titles

Advertisement

ALSO RE| 'Derry Girls' cast: All You Need To Kw About Star Cast Of Show

14:05 IST, December 28th 2020