Bridgerton cast: Who plays who in the Netflix show?

Find out who is in the Bridgerton cast and who the

1. Who is in the Bridgerton cast and who do they play?

Bridgerton is Shonda Rhimes’ first Netflix production, created by Chris Van Dusen and based on Julia Quinn’s best selling novel series. Set in the Regency era of high society London, the show follows Daphne Bridgerton as she enters the competitive world of marriage prospects. Get to know the cast and the characters they play here. [Netflix]

2. Who is the narrator Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton? – Dame Julie Andrews

The familiar voice of Lady Whistledown, who narrates Bridgerton, is Dame Julie Andrews. The stage and screen icon is most well known for her roles as Mary Poppins and Maria in The Sound of Music. You’ll also know her as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries and, more recently, for her voice work in Shrek (Queen Lillian) and Despicable Me (Gru's mother). [PA Images]

3. Who plays Daphne Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Phoebe Dynevor

Phoebe Dynevor plays Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest Bridgerton daughter. Phoebe’s previous credits include Waterloo Road, Prisoners’ Wives, Snatch and TV Land’s Younger. [Netflix]

4. Who plays Simon Basset in Bridgeton? – Regé-Jean Page

Regé-Jean Page plays Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings who is set on never marrying. Regé-Jean’s previous roles include Guy Braxton in Waterloo Road, Chicken George in Roots and Leonard Knox in ABC’s For The People. On the big screen, he’s appeared in Mortal Engines and Sylvie’s Love. [Netflix]

5. Who plays Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgeton? – Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey plays Anthony Bridgerton, Daphne's older brother. As well as being a stage actor, Jonathan is probably most well known for his roles in Broadchurch, W1A, Chewing Gum and Jack Ryan. [Netflix]

6. Who plays Colin Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Luke Newton

Luke Newton plays Colin Bridgerton, Daphne's brother. Luke is most well known for his role on Disney Channel’s The Lodge. [Netflix]

7. Who plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton? – Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington. The Irish actress is most well known for her role as Clare Devlin in Derry Girls. [Netflix]

8. Who plays Marina Thompson in Bridgerton? – Ruby Barker

Ruby Barker plays Marina Thompson. Ruby’s previous on-screen credits include Wolfblood and Doctors. [Netflix]

Who plays Lady Danbury in Bridgerton? – Adoja Ando

9. Who plays Lady Danbury in Bridgerton? – Adjoa Andoh

Adjoa Andoh plays Lady Danbury. Adjoa’s list of previous on-screen credits includes 2009’s Invictus, Doctor Who (as Francine Jones), Line of Duty and Broadchurch. UK viewers might also recognise Adjoa as Colette in Casualty. [Netflix]

10. Who plays Eloise Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Claudia Jessie

Claudia Jessie plays Eloise Bridgerton. Claudia’s previous on-screen credits include Line of Duty, Call The Midwife, WPC 56, Netflix’s Lovesick and the ITV miniseries Vanity Fair. [Netflix]

11. Who plays Benedict Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Luke Thompson

Luke Thompson plays Benedict Bridgerton, the second eldest Bridgerton sibling. Viewers may recognise Luke from his roles in BBC’s In The Club or the 2020 film Misbehaviour opposite Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. He also appeared in 2017’s Dunkirk. [Netflix]

Who plays Portia Featherington in Bridgerton? – Po

12. Who plays Lady Portia Featherington in Bridgerton? – Polly Walker

Polly Walker plays Portia Featherington. Polly is perhaps most well known for her roles as Peggy Sykes in Pennyworth and as Atia of the Julii in HBO’s Rome. She’s also had roles in Mr Selfridge, The Mentalist and 1992’s Patriot Games. [Netflix]

13. Who plays Lady Violet Bridgerton in Bridgerton? – Ruth Gemmel

Ruth Gemmel plays Lady Violet Bridgerton. Ruth’s previous on-screen credits include Utopia, Eastenders, Waking the Dead and Home Fires. [Netflix]

14. Who plays Phillipa Featherington in Bridgerton? – Harriet Cains

Harriet Cains plays Philipa Featherington. Harriet’s other on-screen roles include UK TV series Marcella, Vera and In The Flesh. [Netflix]

15. Who plays Prudence Featherington in Bridgerton? – Bessie Carter

Bessie Carter plays Prudence Featherington. Bessie has previously had roles in Beecham House, Howards End and Cranford. [Netflix]

16. Who plays Lord Featherington in Bridgerton? – Ben Miller

Ben Miller plays Lord Featherington. Ben is most well known for his sketch shows Armstrong & Miller and The Armstrong & Miller Show. He’s also starred in the Johnny English films, Death In Paradise and Paddington 2. [Netflix]

17. Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton? – Golda Rosheuvel

Golda Rosheuvel plays Queen Charlotte. Golda’s previous on-screen credits include Torchwood, Coronation Street, Dead Boss and Silent Witness. [Netflix]

18. Who plays Siena Rosso in Bridgerton? – Sabrina Bartlett

Sabrina Bartlett plays Siena Rosso in Bridgerton. Sabrina has appeared in a number of TV shows including Poldark, Versailles and Victoria. She also appeared as a handmaid in Game of Thrones’ season 6 episode ‘The Winds of Winter’. [Netflix]

19. Who plays Madame Delacroix in Bridgerton? – Kathryn Drysdale

Kathryn Drysdale plays Madame Delacroix in Bridgerton. Kathryn is probably most well known for her roles as Taylor in St. Trinians, Louise in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Natalie in Benidorm. She recently played Meghan Markle in The Windsors TV comedy series. [Netflix]