Bridgerton season 2
Irish actor Calam Lynch has landed a role in Bridgerton season 2!
You may recognise the up-and-comer from Derry Girls, Dunkirk and Benediction.
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Lynch will play hardworking printer's assistant Theo Sharpe.
He's described as 'not just a working class man, but also an intellectual who fights for the rights for all.'
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In addition to Lynch, Netflix announced three more additions to the cast yesterday.
Charithra Chandran will play Edwina Sharma, Shelley Conn will play Mary Sharma and and Rupert Young will play Jack.
Bridgerton has added four actors to Season 2:
Charithra Chandran will play Edwina Sharma, Kate’s younger sister and Shelley Conn will play Mary Sharma, Kate’s mother.
Also say hello to Calam Lynch who will play Theo Sharpe and Rupert Young who will play Jack. pic.twitter.com/yVvgHYJ2AF
— Netflix (@netflix) April 5, 2021
The second season of the hit period drama will focus on Anthony Bridgerton and his quest to marry.
Sex Education's Simone Ashley was announced as Anthony's love interest Kate Sharma back in February.
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In other Bridgerton news, we learned that Regé-Jean Page is stepping away from the show this week.
However, Daphne is sticking around to help her older brother navigate the tricky upcoming social season.
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Bridgerton season 2 began filming in spring this year, meaning we can most likely expect a 2022 release date.