Netflix and Shondaland held a global event today for their Bridgerton universe super fans ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Show Creator and Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes announced the official premiere date of May 4, 2023 along with the release of the official teaser for the six-episode limited series.

Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte) also revealed that this Spring, Her Majesty, Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever will Co-Produce The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience in New York City. Guests can register now and learn more about the ball here.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – Synopsis

Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.

Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer: Shonda Rhimes

Director/Executive Producer: Tom Verica

Executive Producer: Betsy Beers

Cast: Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), and Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) reprise their roles from Bridgerton in this series. India Amarteifio (Line of Duty) plays Young Queen Charlotte. Michelle Fairley (Gangs of London) plays Princess Augusta. Corey Mylchreest (The Sandman) plays Young King George. Arsema Thomas (television debut) plays Young Lady Danbury. Rounding out the cast are Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – West End and Broadway, The War Below) as Young Brimsley, Freddie Dennis (The Nevers ) as Reynolds, Richard Cunningham (The Witcher) as Lord Bute, Tunji Kasim (Nancy Drew) as Adolphus, Rob Maloney (Casualty) as the Royal Doctor, Cyril Nri (Cucumber) as Lord Danbury, and Hugh Sachs (Bridgerton Seasons 1 & 2) as Brimsley (older).