Bridgerton's new leading lady is set to be the season two diamond.
While it's hard to imagine that anything can top the love story of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and her handsome Duke Simon (Regé-Jean Page), the couple at the heart of season two is ready to take on the Ton. Similar to the book series, season two will follow Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) as he hunts for the perfect Viscountess.
Along the way, the rakish nobleman becomes acquainted with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), the sister of one suitress. And, during Netflix's TUDUM panel, Ashley and Bailey promised that viewers will burn for this duo.
Yet, it's not a love-at-first-sight situation for Anthony and Kate, as Bailey said there will be some "volatility" in the romance.
"A lot of arguing," Ashley shared of what's to come for the pair. "Yeah, they challenge each other."
However, much like Daphne and Simon, this contentious situation is "very passionate," according to Bailey.
Even Bailey and Ashley's co-stars are on board with the couple, with Nicola Coughlan adding that Anthony has "met someone who's really his match."
"It's great seeing someone like Kate being able to stand up to Anthony," she noted, "and him not knowing how to, sort of, deal with that."
This couldn't be more true, as Kate puts Anthony in his place in the first sneak peek scene from season two. Specifically, during a face off in the garden, Kate snaps at an arrogant Anthony, "I take issue with any man who views women merely as chattels and breeding stock."
This diamond may be rough around the edges, but we couldn't love her more. For a closer look at this new couple, scroll through the season two first look photos below!
Simone Ashley and Rupert Young are among the newcomers to the cast of Bridgerton.
Things are heating up between Kate and Anthony in this ballroom scene.
It seems Lady Whistledown has more tea to spill in the forthcoming season. Actress Nicola Coughlan teased what's to come on Instagram, writing, "Lady Whistledown has some things to say."
Fans will see more of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), whose early life is going to be the focus of a spinoff series.
What does the future hold for Daphne? Well, Phoebe Dynevor told The Wrap that Daphne will appear in season two—but now she's just a supporting character, as actor Regé Jean Page moves on to other projects. "I think he'll definitely be referred to a lot," she teased. "I think we'll see the baby. And we'll just focus more on her relationship with the Bridgerton family."
Anthony Bridgerton continues to prove why he's such a catch as he fences with grace and elegance.
The Featheringtons stirred up quite the drama in season one but are they turning a new leaf in the new episodes? Judging by the looks in this tense photo, it would seem the answer is no.
With Kate and Anthony's romance taking centerstage in season two, viewers will get to know the Sharma family.
In this season two photo, only some of the Bridgertons appear to be happy to be at a ball.
The Sharmas are escorted into a ball by Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh).
Kate (Simone Ashley) proves she's not easily won over, even if she does find the Viscount's smile pleasing.
In June, creator Chris Van Dusen gave a sneak peek of the season two premiere script. And, as is teased in the photo, the first episode will be titled "Capital R Rake."
Daphne and Simon's love story will take a back seat in season two, with Regé-Jean Page exiting his starring role. So, we'll just have to enjoy this season one photo of the two of them...for now.
Lady Whistledown is ready to stir up some (more) trouble in the Ton, according to the actress who plays the all-knowing gossip. In an exclusive chat with E! News, Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, teased the drama to come on Netflix's hit series Bridgerton.
"You definitely see her mature more," she exclusively told E! News. "I think of it in the Britney [Spears] thing, 'she's not a girl, not yet a woman' in this season. So she's more aware of the power she wields—that doesn't mean she's any better at using it. She definitely gets herself into some sticky situations."
Season one of Bridgerton is available to stream on Netflix.