From the first moment we saw Jonathan Bailey step on stage, when Anthony Bridgertonwe are fixated on his role as elder Bridgertonbrother, and fans always want to know more about him.
He’s business-minded, cares deeply about his family, and has the same charisma that we imagine Edmund Bridgerton must have had. He was considered a bit of a womanizer because he couldn’t commit. romantic Relationships – we are thinking of you, Siena. But when we found out WhyAnthony was so scared, and when we saw him overcome those fears alongside Kate, we saw Anthony at his best – and it’s the sexiest redemption arc for a character we’ve seen in a while.
Well, anyone who was wondering if we will see more of Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton can breathe a sigh of relief, because he has just confirmed that he is returning to Season 4! Here are all the exciting details about his comeback – and all our fun guesses about what he and Kate got up to after announcing their pregnancy in Season 3!
What did Jonathan Bailey say about Anthony’s return?
Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton
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Jonathan Bailey is really looking forward to his return to Bridgerton Season 4! He said Good morning America: “I have taken a few weeks to return” and he can hardly wait to “start reading the scripts”.
It had previously been reported that Bailey had the lead role in Richard II Production begins on February 10th and ends on May 10th (via diversity). He’s going to be busy next year – and thank God we’re grateful for the many opportunities we’ll get to see him on screen more often!
Will there be a main storyline for Anthony Bridgerton in season 4 of Bridgerton?
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Given what we know about Bridgerton Season 4, it is unlikely that we will see Anthony in many scenes. The focus will be on Benedict Bridgerton and his discovery of himself, his meaning in life and an interesting love story.
Although one aspect of the show has been changed – Francesca and Michaela’s romantic interest – Jonathan said the show will “follow the stories” (via Hectic). This should be another welcome benefit, as some people were upset that Bridgerton’s new showrunner, Jess Brownell,Changes were made that were not “authentic”.
Will Simone Ashley return as Kate Sharma for season 4?
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It is not yet confirmed if Simone Ashley will return in season 4, but she has already spoken about how much she would love to! “Both Johnny and I love our characters Kate and Anthony so much and their relationship and what they mean to the show,” she said (via People).
While we can relate to how heartbreaking it was for Kate to break Edwina’s (Charithra Chandran) heart, it was hard to deny the fire and depth she brings to Anthony’s life.
How did Anthony and Kate end Bridgerton season 3?
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Bridgerton Season 3 focused on the development of Colin and Penelope’s love story, but our beloved Anthony and Kate also made an appearance. Of course, we live for their hot scenes, but the announcement of her pregnancy left everyone giddy. However, their story ends on a cliffhanger because it is hinted that two of them might move to India so that their baby could learn more about Kate’s origins.
Jess Brownell gave a little more insight into this a few months ago, leaving room to wonder where we might see our favourite couple. “I think the power of sending them to India for a short period of time is that it gives them the opportunity to come back when their schedules allow… We love Jonny and Simone and will bring them back as often as we can,” she said Teen Vogue.
In May, Jonathan opened for Jimmy Fallon about how it felt to return for season 3. “It’s like coming home! Because of course it’s a different love story every year. Luke and Nicola are going to be extraordinary. It’s such an incredible thing.”
What do we think Anthony and Kate Bridgerton will do in season 4?
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We are of course in favour of a Kate and Anthony Bridgerton Spinoff, but that’s not yet confirmed! Like other fans, we’re very picky about what we want to see because we don’t want the plot to be rushed.
Based on the way Bridgerton Season 3 has come to an end, we speculate that the couple may spend time in India with Kate and Edwina’s family. We could see them focusing on the birth of baby Bridgerton-Sharma and adjusting to life as new parents.
Both possibilities can add more layers to their relationship, as Anthony would not only have to adjust to being a new father, but also to being in a new country away from his family. At the same time, Kate would also have to struggle with being a new mother, so it would be interesting to see if she has to deal with things like postnatal depression or the pressures that are placed on mothers, especially during this time.
Visit the Bridgerton End of the third season if you need a complete summary of what happened!
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