Who is in the Bridgerton season 2 cast on Netflix?

It’s safe to say Bridgerton was one of the most talked about shows last year. Set in the Regency era in England, the show followed the powerful Bridgerton siblings in their journey to find love.

The lead characters Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset added an element of Pride and Prejudice to the show. Just like Elizabeth and Darcy, the characters ended up together despite a few differences.

The second season which was confirmed shortly after its debut will focus on Anthony Bridgerton, alongside a brand-new heroine. Which means Daphne and Simon are no longer the main characters but Daphne played by Phoebe Dynevor will return for season 2.

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Read on to find out who else is returning and when to expect the new series to come out on Netflix.

Familiar faces that will be returning to the show are Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls) as Penelope Featherington, Jonathan Bailey (St. Trinian’s) as Anthony Bridgerton, Luke Newton (The Lodge) as Colin Bridgerton. Also coming back for season two are Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson and Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper.

Sex Education’s Simone Ashley has joined the cast to play Kate Sharma, Anthony’s love interest. Rupert Young and Charithra Chandran are also new names within the cast list to portray Edwine Sharma and Jack. Shelley Conn and Calam Lynch were the most recent to be announced.

Season two of Bridgerton will return on Friday, March 25 2022. The show's first series was released on Netflix on