'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' on Netflix: Lady Danbury is the real mastermind in the historical periodic drama series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' is ideally a prequel spin-off of the Netflix series 'Bridgerton,' and will focus on young Queen Charlotte's rise to prominence and power. Nevertheless, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, and Hugh Sachs were announced to be reprising their roles from 'Bridgerton'. India Amarteifio, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney, and Cyril Nri were also cast. 'Bridgerton' is based on the book series by Julia Quinn, it is Shondaland's first scripted show for Netflix. It revolves around the eponymous 'Bridgerton' family and is set in the competitive world of Regency-era London's ton during the social season when marriageable youth of nobility and gentry are launched into society.
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Is Lady Danbury the real mastermind who makes the Queen pull all the strings?
Lady Danbury is a sharp-tongued, insightful doyenne of London society. Lady Danbury is a close friend of the Queen as we have seen since the 'Bridgerton'. Lady Danbury has always been a major source of influence in the Queen's life, however, she has never been a mastermind.
Queen Charlotte's new personality
There are glimmers of young Charlotte's fire already coming to the surface through promotional material for the upcoming series. The best of which is during Charlotte's first encounter with King George (Corey Mylchreest) in which she attempts to flee the palace in fear of the King being totally repulsive, unbeknown to her his Majesty is quite handsome and also stood right in front of her. This same passion is also captured in her lack of willingness to take things lying down and her forwardness when it comes to fighting with George instead of against him. Despite being a powerhouse in her latter years, it's fair to say taking the crown, whilst trying to build a genuine connection with a pre-declared match, comes with a whole set of new expectations and pressures. It is then the new Queen looks to those closest to her in the royal court for support, in particular, Lady Agatha Danbury. Set to play a critical role in the life of the royal, Agatha holds a special sisterly place in Charlotte's world. Not only is she a guiding support and friend she is also the person that pushes Charlotte to see her full potential as a ruler which becomes particularly imperative when she goes on to rule in large by herself.
'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' arrives on Netflix on May 4.