It is, after all, a show that embraces the conventions of social class, stately homes and slow-burn wooing that Austen has popularised for two centuries.

But when it first aired in 2020, Netflix’s adaptation of Julia Quinn’s novels inevitably drew that trite observation. But to help you keep track, here's a handy guide to the Bridgerton cast and the characters they play.To call Bridgerton “ Jane Austen with sex” would do a disservice to both parties. It's worth noting that the Bridgertons are named in alphabetical order-that means Anthony is the eldest, and Hyacinth is the youngest. In addition to learning more about the cast (and their other film credits), you might also need a Bridgerton family tree, like the one on Quinn's website, to reference while watching. Marina Thompson, Lady Danbury, and Simon were written as white characters in Quinn's books, but they are portrayed by people of color in the Shonda Rhimes-produced show. Like The Spanish Princess on Starz, Bridgerton is notable among period dramas for featuring a diverse cast.

The other cast members are not household names to the same degree of Andrews-but that's about to change. Leading the cast of Bridgerton is the highly recognizable voice of Julie Andrews, who narrates Lady Whistledown's salacious gossip columns. How could we not f all for these charming characters based on Julia Quinn's beloved books? Out December 25, the Netflix series perfectly brings the eight Bridgerton siblings and their courtships to life. Netflix's new period drama, Bridgerton, may be a romance between Simon Basset, a.k.a the Duke of Hastings (Rége-Jean Page) and Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor)-but it's also a love affair between the cast and the audience.

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