Bridgerton season 4 may have cast a key character in Benedict and Sophie's romance. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, each season of Netflix's popular period drama follows a different member of the eponymous family as they find love in a historically alternate version of Regency-era London. Bridgerton Season 4 will focus on Benedict (Luke Thompson), the family's second oldest son, and his romance with Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha.
Now, another key character in Benedict and Sophie's romance may have been cast. According to talent agency Hamilton Hodellactress website Susan Brown's credits include the role of Mrs. Crabtree in Bridgerton. However, Brown's casting has yet to be officially confirmed by Netflix or anyone involved in the series.
What Susan Brown's Casting Means for Bridgerton Season 4
Who is Mrs.
Fans of Julia Quinn's novels may recognize Mrs. Crabtree as a central figure in Benedict and Sophie's romance. As housekeeper at My Cottage in the Wiltshire countryside, she works for Benedict and plays a crucial role in bringing the duo together in the third Bridgerton book, An offer from a gentleman. In the novel, Mrs. Crabtree and her husband act as caretakers at Benedict's country house, and while Sophie assists with light duties, she makes a point of treating her as a guest after discovering her at the country house with Benedict.
Susan Brown's apparent casting comes hot on the heels of a look at Bridgerton season 4 table read, which revealed a glimpse of the cast coming together to prepare for the series. In addition to Brown's apparent casting, Katie Leung and Isabella Wei were also cast as new charactersLady Araminta Gun and Posy Li, respectively. Ruth Gemmell, Adjoa Andoh, Hannah Dodd, Florence Hunt, Polly Walker, Martins Imhange, Victor Alli and Hugh Sachs will also reprise their roles.
Our Take on Susan Brown's Casting in Bridgerton Season 4
Is she a good Mrs. Crabtree?
Susan Brown is an illustrious English stage and film actress, best known for her roles in Games of Thrones Season 1 as Septa Mordane and the 2011 film The Iron Lady as Margaret Thatcher's live-in carer, June. Brown is a stellar and specific choice for Mrs. Crabtree considering his history of playing warm janitor characters. She exuded strength and quiet confidence as Septa Mordane, while her performance as live-in carer at The Iron Lady demonstrated empathy and resilience – qualities that are perfect for Ms. Crabtree in Bridgerton season 4.
Source: Hamilton Hodell