Bridgerton Star Compares Benedict to Iconic Literary Character

Bridgerton newbie Yerin Ha has shared her thoughts on her character dynamic with Benedict Bridgerton, drawing a surprising comparison to one of literature’s most iconic romantics. Ha will lead season 4 of the hit Netflix series as Sophie Baek alongside Luke Thompson’s Benedict, marking the awaited shift in focus to the beloved Bridgerton brother. Since Sophie is the illegitimate daughter of an earl, Bridgerton season 4 will focus on the class-divided love story. While the story is based on the Cinderella re-creation from Julia Quinn’s book, there could be more literary influences on Sophie and Benedict’s romance.

While speaking with TV Insider, Ha spoke about the upcoming season and the possible pop culture influences on the story. She teased a resemblance between Benedict and the beloved Jane Austen lead, Mr. Darcy. Read her quote below:

It’s funny because there was a scene, and I literally said to Luke, ‘You’re giving Mr. Darcy vibes, 100 percent. So I guess Pride and Prejudice for me. I don’t think the showrunners are thinking that, but for me, I’m thinking Pride and Prejudice .

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Benedict speaking with Eloise at the wedding in Bridgerton season 3

Known as the artistic and more reserved Bridgerton sibling, Benedict’s character has been portrayed as open-minded and introspective. This new storyline gives him a complex romantic journey, allowing the show to explore different aspects of his character and provide a new perspective on his love life. By Ha’s comparison of Benedict to Mr. Darcy, it seems the show is identifying the Darcy-like qualities that lie within the Bridgerton character, who has always shown a quiet charisma and integrity similar to the beloved Austen hero.

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