Netflix has released the full Queen Charlotte trailer for the upcoming Bridgerton prequel spin-off, centering around the epic love story between the titular queen and King George. The limited drama is scheduled to make its debut on May 4.
The video features India Amarteifio’s young Charlotte, whose life changes after she was chosen to be in an arranged marriage with the King of England. It highlights the challenges she’ll face as a young Queen, who must prove that she got what it takes to rule. It also teased her friendship with Lady Danbury, who makes Charlotte realize how she can change the world.
Check out the Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story trailer below:
The limited series is based on the origins of the historical figure Queen Charlotte. While the series centers on the rise and love life of a young Queen Charlotte, it will also focus on Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury. It also stars India Amarteifio (Line of Duty) as a young Queen Charlotte, Arsema Thomas as young Lady Agatha Danbury, Corey Mylchreest (Sandman) as a young King George, and Game of Thrones vet Michelle Fairley as Princess Augusta.
“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,” reads the logline.
Additional cast includes Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Young Brimsley, 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 and 2) as Brimsley (older).
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is created and written by Shonda Rhimes, who is also set as the showrunner. The prequel is executive produced by Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Tom Verica.