💔 Shocking Twist: Bridgerton’s Author Approves Gender-Swap for Queer Romance!
The Season 3 finale of Netflix's hit series "Bridgerton" has left fans buzzing with excitement and intrigue. In a bold and surprising move, the show has introduced a queer romance for one of its main characters, Francesca Bridgerton. This decision, which includes a significant gender-swap for a beloved character, has been met with both praise and curiosity. Here's a closer look at this unexpected twist and what it means for the future of the series.
Francesca's New Love Interest
Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, has always been a more reserved and introverted member of the Bridgerton family. Her storyline in Season 3 followed her budding relationship with John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin, portrayed by Victor Alli. Their gentle and companionable romance seemed set on a traditional path until the finale's shocking twist.
In the closing moments of the season, Francesca's world is turned upside down when John introduces her to his cousin, Michaela Stirling, played by Masali Baduza.
The immediate spark between Francesca and Michaela hints at a future queer romance, diverging from the original storyline in Julia Quinn’s novels, where Francesca falls for John’s male cousin, Michael.
Author's Blessing and Creative Decisions
Showrunner Jess Brownell revealed in an interview with Teen Vogue that the decision to introduce a queer storyline for Francesca was made with Julia Quinn’s blessing.
"The fact of the matter is, the fan base is not a monolith, and you’re never going to please every single side of the fan base," Brownell explained. "In deciding to tell a queer story with Francesca, I spoke with Julia Quinn, and I got her blessing."
Brownell also addressed potential backlash, acknowledging that changing beloved characters can be controversial. "We talked about the fact that with almost any single book, there would be a side of the fandom that would be disheartened to see their favorite characters changed," she noted.
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