Bridgerton Season 4 Cast: New & Returning Character

The masquerade ball has begun. With Season 4 of Bridgerton officially premiering on Netflix on January 29, 2026, the spotlight has shifted to the second-eldest brother, Benedict, and his "Lady in Silver."

This season adapts Julia Quinn's third novel, An Offer From a Gentleman, but with a fresh twist on the "Cinderella" narrative. Here is your definitive guide to the faces—both familiar and new—populating the ton in 2026.

The Leading Couple: Benedict & Sophie

• Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton: After years of artistic disillusionment and "throuple" subplots, Benedict finally takes center stage. This season explores his search for the mysterious woman he met at his mother's masquerade ball.

• Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek: The breakout star of the season. In a departure from the books (where the character is Sophie Beckett), the showrunner renamed her Sophie Baek to honor Yerin Ha’s Korean heritage. Sophie is an illegitimate daughter and a ladies’ maid who captures Benedict's heart while in disguise.

The New Faces: The ‘Evil’ Step-Family

Season 4 introduces a new family that serves as the "antagonists" to Sophie’s happiness:

• Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun: The twice-widowed matriarch who is blunt, ambitious, and determined to marry off her daughters.

• Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li: Araminta’s eldest daughter who has set her sights on Benedict Bridgerton, viewing him as the ultimate social prize.

• Isabella Wei as Posy Li: The younger, kinder sister whose lack of a "social filter" often puts her at odds with her mother's schemes.

Returning Favorites: The Bridgerton Clan

• Jonathan Bailey & Simone Ashley (Anthony and Kate): Despite fears they wouldn't return, "Kanthony" is back! While absent from Part 1 (explained by a trip to India to welcome their first child), they appear in the Part 2 teaser with their newborn son.

• Nicola Coughlan & Luke Newton (Penelope and Colin): Now happily married and parents to the new Featherington heir, "Polin" returns in a supporting capacity as Penelope navigates life after being unmasked as Lady Whistledown.

• Claudia Jessie as Eloise: Still socially defiant, Eloise remains a key confidante for her brother Benedict.

• Hannah Dodd as Francesca: Now married to John Stirling (Victor Alli), Francesca’s story continues to simmer in the background, particularly with the introduction of John's cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza).

The Matriarchs & The Ton

Who is Not Returning?

As of February 2026, Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne) and Regé-Jean Page (Simon) remain absent from the series. Additionally, Jessica Madsen (Cressida Cowper) is currently "sitting out" this season following her exile to Wales at the end of Season 3, though showrunners have hinted her story may not be over for good.

Source - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a70187942/bridgerton-season-4-cast/

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