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has no idea who the season 4 lead will be — and isn’t ruling out the possibility it is his character Benedict’s chance in the spotlight. “The honest answer is ‘I don’t know,’ but I know it’s so lovely [and] one of the best things about TV jobs is you get to really explore a character long-form like that and sort of fill him in slowly,” Thompson, 35, said during the Friday, June 7, episode of “As long as I keep getting to do that.” He added, “Obviously, at one point, but we’ll have to wait and see.

” Thompson has played Benedict, the second eldest Bridgerton sibling, on the Netflix series since season 1. The regency drama is based on author ’s novels, chronicling each Bridgerton sibling’s love story. season 1 hit Netflix in 2020, following Daphne ( ) as she found love with Simon Basset ( ) while season 2 was Anthony’s ) chance in the limelight.



Both followed the order of Quinn’s books. Season 3, however, — Benedict’s would have been next — to highlight Colin ( ) and Penelope ( ). Polin’s book, , is the fourth in the series.

Shondaland, which produces , and showrunner have not announced which Bridgerton sibling will lead the already-renewed season 4. Fans, meanwhile, have theorized that Benedict, Eloise ( ) or Francesca ( ) could be next. In season 3, Benedict has made it clear that he is not ready to settle down just yet.

“I love Benedict’s storyline this season, he is very free and I think that is a very nice place to sit on set,.

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