*Massive Spoilers ahead don’t read if you are still watching the show*
8 Books by romance novelist Julia Quinn inspired the Series
Each Book of the series is about a Bridgerton Sibling. The first season of the series is mostly based on Book 1: The Duke and I, but it has elements of all books particularly the early reveal of Penelope as Lady Whistledown.
If you are interested in reading the series or maybe read the one about your favorite character here’s a list of the books in order.
Bridgerton Is Shonda Rhimes first production for Netflix
The creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder closed a $150 million exclusive deal with Netflix in 2017.
Bridgerton is her first production under this deal that would give more creative freedom than a network will traditionally allow.
Phoebe Dynebor (Daphne) and Rege – Jean Page Train for 6 weeks Before Filming
Dance classes, Etiquette, and Choreograph sex scenes (yes you read that right) were part of the training the main actors took before stepping foot on set.
Julie Andrews is the voice of Lady Whistledown
If lady Whistledown sounds like Queen Clarisse Renaldi it’s because it is! The iconic actress Julie Andrews voiced the gossip society writer in Bridgerton.
About 7,500 Costumes were made exclusively for Bridgerton
All of the gowns you see on the show are design exclusive for it.
Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick made the designs with the idea of incorporating modern details into a Regency Era Attire.
Queen Charlotte doesn’t exist in the books
The Queen’s Character played by Golda Rosheuvel was added to the show. She might actually be black in real life. There’s is a historic debate about the queen’s ethnicity many historians claim that the queen was the first biracial member of the British royal family.
Current Pop Songs played in regency style music are the soundtrack for Bridgerton
Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams, Maroon 5’s Girs Like you, and Billie Elish Bad Guy are some of the tracks you can listen to on the series.
The Carriage horses are not real
The Carriage scenes were filmed on a sound stage and crew members are the ones moving it to give the effect that horses are pulling it.
The Boxer Character was based on a real person
Will Mondrid was inspired by boxer Bill Richmond who is History Extra describes him as the “first black British Sport Man”
Nicola Coughlan (Penelope) got the job after only one audition
Nicola Coughlan who played Penelope Featherington told EW she didn’t have the full script so it was a surprise to the actress when she was cast so quickly.
