Major Change to Francesca's Romance Defended by Showrunner in Bridgerton Season 3
Showrunner Jess Brownell justifies the major change to Francesca's romance in Bridgerton Season 3. Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling books, every season of Netflix's show follows a different Bridgerton family sibling as they negotiate London high society in search of love. Released on June 13, bridging season 3 part 2 marks some significant alterations to Francesca's future romance by gender-swapping a character and closes the much awaited friends-to- lovers plotline between Colin and Penelope Featherington.
In a Glamour interview, Brownell defended switching Michael Stirling to Michaela in Bridgerton Season 3. Successful replacement for Van Dusen for the third season, the Showrunner argues the shift will allow the program to provide "queer audiences" a voice. Still, they want "to honor the themes of the book as much as possible" even with this major modification. Please find Brownell's whole comments below:
Expect from Francesca's Romance in Bridgerton's Season 4 (Or Beyond)?
Netflix formally brought Bridgerton season 4 back on, and Brownell has stated Benedict, Eloise, or Francesca will be the lead. For season 4's primary character, Francesca has been an unexpectedly strong candidate in season 3. She moves to Scotland after weding John Stirling. Although this seems unrelated, in the sixth novel When He Was Wicked Francesca's marriage to John abruptly ends, setting up her Romance with Michael, who will be Michaela in the series.
Bridgeton will be able to breach with the rules by changing Michael to Michaela and tackle Francesca's LGBTQ+ Romance in season 4 or beyond. Brownell emphasizes the need of representation, especially for historically underrepresented LGBT viewers, even while she asks fans who might be offended by Michael Sterling's role for empathy and understanding. The showrunner does say, though, that they would try to keep as much as feasible the core of the book's concepts.
Beginning a New Character in Bridgerton
I know some readers of the book When He Was Wicked will feel strongly about the reality this character won not show exactly as they expected. For many people, Michael Stirling is first choice among their favorites. Initially, nevertheless, we want to aim to faithfully preserve the book's concepts. Though we may honor much of the book, clearly the tale has to be changed. I would also mention that the book is still in print. Michael Stirling is still a book character. But with a program this inclusive in so many other respects, LGBT viewers have not had the opportunity to see substantial representation. Therefore, I would want people to show some empathy for those viewers and realize how crucial it is that we let those viewers to see themselves reflected upon.
Michaela Stirling, a new character, debuted in the last episode of Bridgerton season 3 and seems to be replacing a Bridgerton book character.
Bridgegerton: Series 039; Story
From Shondaland and Chris Van Dusen, Netflix's Bridgerton is based on the romantic novels Julia Quinn penned under the same title. Navigating life in Regency-era England, the eight Bridgerton siblings—Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth—search for love throughout the social season.
The convoluted story and the group of likeable characters of the show reveal its appeal. The romantic events of the show have drawn a sizeable viewers. This is most likely going to be a long-standing popular show.
LGBTQ+ Romance
Future Bridgerton seasons may feature LGBTQ+ romance not just between Francesca and Michaela. Benedict is bisexual, the program has long said, and Brownell says he could be better suited as "pansexual" following season 3 when he first kissed a male on-screen. Deviating from the books' rules, Bridgerton season 3 creates LGBTQ+ relationships for Benedict and Francesca, but as Brownell argues, it's for the benefit of queer representation.
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