Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story: Release date revealed and full cast list

There’s huge excitement for the Netflix Bridgerton spin-off, which will delve deep into Queen Charlotte’s life story. In the anticipated coming-of-age series, fans will see a whole new side to the fierce monarch, originally played by Golda Rosheuvel in the first two seasons of the book-to-screen adaptation.

A new trailer teases young Charlotte’s rise to power and her complicated romance with soon-to-be husband King George. Fans won’t have to wait long as the exciting new show lands on the streaming service on May 4.

India Amarteifio, who portrays the strong-willed teenager, has said about her character: "I know what Queen Charlotte’s like in the future but to be able to kind of create foundations for that is really exciting for me, just to understand how she becomes so brazen, so strong and such a force. I’m super excited for people to see it."

The prequel series is produced by writer Shonda Rhimes’ company Shondaland. In May 2021, Netflix announced the Bridgerton universe would be expanding with the Queen Charlotte spin-off.

"Many viewers had never known the story of Queen Charlotte before Bridgerton brought her to the world, and I’m thrilled this new series will further expand her story and the world of Bridgerton," Netflix head of global TV Bela Bajaria told Deadline.

"Shonda and her team are thoughtfully building out the Bridgerton universe so they can keep delivering for the fans with the same quality and style they love. And by planning and prepping all the upcoming seasons now, we also hope to keep up a pace that will keep even the most insatiable viewers totally fulfilled.”

Who is in the cast for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story?

The following cast members have been revealed for the Queen Charlotte spin-off.

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

India Amarteifio as younger Queen Charlotte

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury

Arsema Thomas as younger Agatha Danbury

Ruth Gemmell as Violet, Dowager Countess Bridgerton

James Fleet as King George III

Corey Mylchreest as younger King George III

Michelle Fairley as Dowager Princess Augusta

Hugh Sachs as Brimsley

Sam Clemmett as a younger Brimsley

Richard Cunningham as Lord Bute

Tunji Kasim as Adolphus

Rob Maloney as the Royal Doctor

Cyril Nri as Lord Danbury.