'Bridgerton' Season 5 Adds Three New Stars for Francesca's Love Story with Michaela: Photos & Character Descriptions, Revealed!

Bridgerton has added three new cast members for season five!

The fifth season of Bridgerton spotlights introverted middle daughter Francesca (Hannah Dodd). Two years after losing her beloved husband John, Fran decides to reenter the marriage mart for practical reasons. But when John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.

The eight-episode fifth season is currently in production, and there will be some new faces joining for the highly anticipated new eps.

Keep reading to find out more…

Tega Alexander – New Cast Member!

Tega Alexander will play the role of Christopher Anderson.

A Regency-era Casanova who could give the Bridgerton bachelors a run for their money. Yet behind his cheeky facade lies a current of self-doubt that threatens to unravel him. The son of Lord Anderson will make his mark on society, one way or another…

Jacqueline Boatswain – New Cast Member!

Jacqueline Boatswain will play the role of Helen Stirling.

Michaela’s mother and the very source of her spirit. Like any mama, she seeks to guide — and occasionally push — her daughter through London’s social season, with equal measures vivaciousness and tough love.

Gemma Knight Jones – New Cast Member!

Gemma Knight Jones will play the role of Lady Elizabeth Ashworth.

Elizabeth is an old friend of Michaela’s who serves as her confidante and London guide. Beneath Elizabeth’s playful charm lies a grounded realist who is wise to the unspoken rules of society.

Be sure to find out which Bridgerton star has officially exited the series after season four!