Overview
- Showrunner Jess Brownell said the series will not recast Daphne Bridgerton or Simon Basset, calling it a disservice to the original performances.
- Brownell told Variety on February 26 that any return by the actors would require a 'meaty' narrative, not a brief appearance.
- She noted the characters can exist off-screen, saying the 'camera doesn’t capture everything' and they are 'hypothetically' present.
- Regé‑Jean Page departed after season 1 and Phoebe Dynevor last appeared in season 2, fueling speculation that Brownell addressed directly.
- Writing for season 5 is complete and the team is preparing to start production following the two-part release of season 4 in January and February.