Here’s How the ‘Bridgerton’ Cast Compares to the Show and Real Life Cast

1. Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton

Phoebe’s most notable role was as Clare in Younger before playing Daphne in Bridgerton. She has also appeared in shows like Snatch, Dickensian, Waterloo Road, The Village, and more.

2. Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings

Regé-Jean has starred in a number of TV shows, most notably Roots and For the People, before wowing us as Simon in Bridgerton. You can also watch him in Sylvie’s Love, starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha.

3. Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Adjoa is a renowned English television, film, and stage actress who has appeared in many projects. On stage, she is known for her roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre, etc. On TV, most people have probably seen Adjoa as Martha’s mother in Doctor Who, Casualty and EastEnders. And most notably, she starred in Invictus alongside Morgan Freeman.

4. Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

Golda is a famous English stage actress who has appeared in many productions such as Porgy and Bess, Macbeth, Othello and Jesus Christ Superstar. She has also guest starred in Torchwood, EastEnders, Luther, Coronation Street, etc.

5. Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton

Before playing Anthony in Bridgerton, Jonathan appeared in TV shows such as Broadchurch, Doctor Who and Chewing Gum. He is best known for his work on the London stage in many productions. In fact, he started his stage career as a child, playing Gavroche in Les Miserables. He won the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his work in Company.

6. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington

Nicola is best known for her iconic and hilarious role as Clare in Derry Girls. Honestly, Nicola is so good in Derry Girls that if you consider Penelope one of your favorite Bridgerton characters, then Derry Girls should be your next show to watch.

7. Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Before playing Eloise—the coolest Bridgerton sister—Claudia appeared in a number of TV shows, including Vanity Fair, Porters, WPC 56, Doctor Who, House of Anubis, and many more. She also appeared in the TV series Dixi.

8. Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson

Marina in Bridgerton is Ruby’s first major role in television or film. She has previously appeared in the TV shows Wolfblood and Doctors. She will also star in the upcoming film How to Stop a Recurring Dream.

9. Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Before playing Benedict in Bridgerton, Luke has starred in several British stage plays, such as King Lear, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and more. On the television and film front, Luke has appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk.