According to Collider, Bridgerton season 4 is currently casting a major recurring role, “Emily,” a character who is an “East Asian female” between the ages of 24-30 and described as “plucky, endlessly resourceful, and having trouble trusting others.” The role will involve nudity and sexual scenes, suggesting the character may be a love interest for one of the Bridgerton siblings.
Who “Emily” Could Be In Bridgerton Season 4?
It’s Likely Benedict’s Love Interest
High-profile series, such as Bridgerton, frequently employ code words to conceal casting for significant roles. The practice helps prevent spoilers and other information about future plotlines from being revealed. With this in mind, it’s reasonable to assume that “Emily” is actually a placeholder name for someone else who will be a major recurring character in Bridgerton season 4. Considering the casting information, “Emily” could be a code name for Sophie Beckett, Benedict’s love interest from the Bridgerton books.
Benedict is one of three candidates who could be the lead character in Bridgerton season 4, along with Francesca and Eloise, according to showrunner Jess Brownell. If Benedict is indeed the lead, it’s likely that “Emily” is actually Sophie Beckett. The mention of an “East Asian” ethnicity suggests the show could continue its trend of incorporating interracial couples. Nearly every Bridgerton sibling has been paired with people of color – Daphne and Simon Hastings, Anthony and Kate Sharma, and Francesa and John Stirling.
The character description for “Emily” strongly suggests she is Sophie Beckett, as it aligns with many of her traits from the books. However, it’s possible that “Emily” is an entirely new character created for the show. Additionally, Brownell has confirmed that Benedict is pansexual, so there’s no guarantee his eventual love interest will be female. As Bridgerton season 4 progresses through development and more information is revealed, audiences should have a clearer idea of who this “Emily” might be.
