New York [US], October 10: A new "Bridgerton" limited television series centered on a younger version ​of Violet Bridgerton is in the works.
"The time has come for us to turn our attention to ​the Matriarch of our beloved Bridgertons," the ​social media post said, referring to Violet ⁠Bridgerton, who has been portrayed by English ​actress Ruth Gemmell across the first four seasons ​of the Netflix series.
"A new series, chronicling the romance of a young Violet and Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, is underway," ​the post added.
The not-yet-titled limited series marks ​the latest spin-off in the "Bridgerton" universe.
Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini, ⁠producer on the previous "Bridgerton" spin-off series "Queen Charlotte," will serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers on the new show.
The Regency-era romance franchise is based ​on the "Bridgerton" ​books by ⁠Julia Quinn, with each installment focusing on a different Bridgerton sibling's romance.
Season ​5 of "Bridgerton" is currently in production ​in ⁠London and will center on Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and Michaela Stirling, played by ⁠Masali ​Baduza.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation