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Luke Thompson Takes Lead in Bridgerton Season 4 as Netflix Plans Two-Part Release

The actor says he feels excitement, not nerves.

Overview

  • Season 4 shifts the spotlight to Benedict Bridgerton and his romance with Sophie Baek, moving Luke Thompson from supporting role to lead.
  • Thompson says his prior seasons prepared him for the step up and that he felt ready rather than anxious about headlining.
  • He describes a "rich" on-screen chemistry with Yerin Ha that unfolds across different settings throughout the story.
  • Netflix will roll out the season in two parts, with Part 1 on January 29, 2026, and Part 2 on February 26, 2026.
  • Pointing to Bridgerton’s global reach, Thompson calls the show’s vast audience a rare career opportunity and says he is curious about the attention it may bring.