There's a reason we haven't seen as much of Francesca Bridgerton on the Netflix series so far. And no, it's not just because she's one of the younger siblings. Actress Ruby Stokes, who played Francesca in Seasons 1 and 2 of "Bridgerton," was cast in the leading role in another Netflix series: "Lockwood & Co." (via TV Insider). The demand for this leading role ultimately led to an important "Bridgerton" role being recast. As the "Bridgerton" cast and crew bids Stokes adieu, they are inviting actress Hannah Dodd into the family with open arms (via Variety). Dodd posted the announcement on her Instagram page and received welcoming comments from both Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, and Julia Quinn, the author of the book series.
Now that Francesca's role has been recast, we are expecting to see a lot more of this quiet and reserved Bridgerton on-screen. Sadly, as the third youngest sibling, we might have to wait a few years until an entire season is dedicated to her. But if the on-screen adaptation is anything like the Julia Quinn novel, "When He Was Wicked," fans have good reason to be excited. According to Popsugar, "When He Was Wicked" is the steamiest "Bridgerton" book in the series.
