Jonathan Bailey Confirms Return for 'Bridgerton' Season 4

Jonathan Bailey has confirmed his return as Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's 'Bridgerton' for Season 4. Despite less screen time, his character will remain integral to the storyline. The upcoming season will also focus on Benedict Bridgerton, exploring new romantic dynamics within the Bridgerton family.

Fans of Netflix's beloved period drama 'Bridgerton' have a reason to celebrate. Jonathan Bailey has confirmed his return for Season 4, reprising his role as Anthony Bridgerton, the charming Viscount and eldest sibling, according to Deadline.

In a recent interview reported by Deadline, Bailey, who is also known for his Emmy-nominated role in Showtime's 'Fellow Travelers', shared the exciting news. "I have a couple of weeks etched out in my schedule for returning," Bailey said, adding, "I look forward to reading the scripts."

Season 4 promises to continue the drama and romance that fans have come to love. Like Season 3, which focused on Anthony's younger brother Colin (played by Luke Newton) and his romance with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), Anthony will also make several key appearances next season.

Despite his reduced screen time compared to previous seasons, Bailey's role remains integral. Unlike the first season's Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Rege-Jean Page), who did not reappear together in subsequent seasons, Bailey's Anthony and his wife Kate (Simone Ashley) were featured in Season 3.

Their storyline ended with the couple embarking on a babymoon to Kate's homeland of India. Bailey, who has long expressed his commitment to the series, affirmed his ongoing role. "The thing about Bridgerton, which is so brilliant, is that there are so many different ways you can fall in love as humans, and that's what this show will explore," he said.

"Obviously being the older brother, I'm going to be there to support the youngsters as we go," he added, according to Deadline. As the series shifts its focus to Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) in the upcoming season, the storyline will explore his reluctance to settle down until he meets the enchanting Lady in Silver, Sophie Beckett, portrayed by Yerin Ha.

"Benedict's full of wonder and joy. He's the beating heart of the family," Bailey praised, adding, "Luke Thompson is going to be stunning." The new season will delve into Benedict's journey while continuing the intertwining stories of the Bridgerton family, with Penelope's secret identity as Lady Whistledown likely to remain a focal point.

(With inputs from agencies.)