‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 Expands Cast with Three New Additions

Bridgerton Season 5 has added three new cast members, Filmogaz.com reports. The casting bolsters the drama around Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling.

New cast additions

• Tega Alexander joins as Christopher Anderson. He is the son of Lord Anderson, played by Daniel Francis.

  The character is billed as a Regency-era Casanova with a cheeky exterior. Hidden self-doubt may complicate his rise in society.

• Jacqueline Boatswain will portray Helen Stirling. She is Michaela’s mother and an influential presence in London society.

  Helen guides and sometimes pushes her daughter through the social season. Her approach mixes firm counsel with tough love.

• Gemma Knight Jones appears as Lady Elizabeth Ashworth. She is an old friend and confidante to Michaela.

  Lady Elizabeth is playful yet realistic. She knows the unspoken rules that govern society life.

Notable credits

Tega Alexander and Gemma Knight Jones previously appeared in MobLand. Jacqueline Boatswain is known for The Marlow Murder Club.

Daniel Francis returns as Lord Anderson. Masali Baduza continues in the role of Michaela Stirling.

Season five focus

The new casting supports a central romance between Francesca and Michaela. Francesca is played by Hannah Dodd.

The official description places Francesca two years after her husband John’s death. She reenters the marriage mart for practical reasons.

Michaela returns to London to tend the Kilmartin estate. Her arrival forces Francesca to confront complicated feelings about duty and desire.

Creative team

Jess Brownell serves as showrunner for the fifth season. She also executive produces alongside Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow casting and production updates for Bridgerton Season 5 as they emerge.