It was only released on Netflix on Christmas Day, but has already received rave reviews, praising its extravagance and drama.
And Bridgerton’s star, Regé-Jean Page, has now revealed a little more about the eight-part series, joking that the elaborate dance scenes are like ‘Regency Tinder’.
The 30-year-old actor, who plays the Duke of Hastings on the show, appeared via a Los Angeles video link at the BBC Breakfast on Monday, where he reflected on the joy of filming the success.
Clown! Regé-Jean Page joked that Bridgerton’s dance scenes were a bit like ‘Regency Tinder’ during an interview at BBC Breakfast on Monday
Speaking about the dance scenes, Regé-Jean said: ‘Dances are the heart of the play, there is joy in the dances.
– It’s a bit like the regency Tinder! There is some aggressive movement on the left, but it is also the only place [the glamorous balls] where people can be honest with each other, even if they have a complete view of society. ‘
When asked to describe Bridgerton, Regé-Jean joked that he is like ‘Downton Abbey’s rebellious brother, a little more scandalous.’
He continued: ‘The idea was to do something new and exciting, fun, fast, funny and more glamorous than what was done before in the genre of that time.
Good fun: the 30-year-old actor plays the Duke of Hastings at the show alongside co-star Phoebe Dynevor (pictured)
“It’s meant to be colorful for Christmas and as a big regimental hug to help viewers overcome the festive period that has been a little different this year.”
Regé-Jean also said that venues – ranging from ballrooms to castles – can help people forget about everyday life, adding that Netflix ‘threw it all in to give it a wonderful sense of escapism’.
Although it is a period drama, Regé-Jean said that ‘removing’ makes it easier to see how the problems faced by the characters still exist today.
He said: ‘It’s about that distance when you go back a few hundred years, it allows you to look back … I don’t think people have changed much.
Having fun: he explained how flashy balls are ‘the only place where people can be honest with each other, even if they are in the full view of society’
So much preparation! Regé-Jean also revealed that the cast had weeks of training in etiquette, where they learned to bow before filming
‘You put on different clothes, corsets and restrictive clothes, and suddenly you are allowed to explore the same problems that we are dealing with today.
“Things like being the best version of yourself and dealing with the restrictions that society puts on you … and not just the corset puts on you! And all of this is done in flashy balls, which makes it a little more fun than a dirty day in the middle of winter! ‘
The actor, who describes his character as ‘tall, dark, taciturn and completely broken, but also charming when he wants to’, also reflected on the preparation for the role.
He explained that the cast was trained in etiquette and learned the rules of reverence for everyone, from ‘the queen to the servants’.
It came after the audience expressed their shock at Dame Julie Andrews’ Gossip Girl-style narration of the Netflix era drama, after it was broadcast on Christmas Day.
Main role: The actor described his character as ‘tall, dark, taciturn and completely broken, but also charming when he wants to’ (photo of one of the balls)
Cheeky! When asked to describe Bridgerton, Regé-Jean joked that he is like “Downton Abbey’s rebellious brother, a little more scandalous” (portrayed Golda Roshuevel as Queen Charlotte)
The 85-year-old Brit expresses the role of Lady Whistledown, the author of the society’s scandalous pages.
‘It has been said that of all the shit, alive or dead, a scrawled woman is the most canine,’ said Julie (born Julia Wells) in the first episode.
‘If this is true, then this author would like to show her teeth. My name is Lady Whistledown, but you don’t know me and I’m sure you never will, but be warned, dear reader, I certainly do.
It is a success! The public expressed their shock and admiration at Bridgerton’s narration in the style of Gossip Girl by Dame Julie Andrews, as it aired on Christmas Day (photo November 4)
Fans amazed by Andrews’ use of the word ‘b **** es’ – calling Bridgerton ‘1800 Gossip Girl.’
‘Dame @JulieAndrews is Regency XOXO, Gossip Girl that I never knew I needed’, a Twitter user I wrote.
Meanwhile, executive producer Shonda Rhimes was ‘bringing all Bridgerton here’ on Thursday, while congratulating his team on ‘creating a masterpiece’.
Chris Van Dusen’s eight-episode series – centered on conspiring quasi-couples (Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean) – is based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels.
XOXO: The 85-year-old British express the role of Lady Whistledown, author of scandalous pages of society