New Francesca Bridgerton Actress Debuts in Bridgerton Season Three

Francesca Bridgerton steps into the spotlight with a fresh face in the upcoming season of Bridgerton. Ruby Stokes, who played Francesca in the previous seasons, has been replaced by the talented Hannah Dodd who takes on the role of the quiet and introverted Bridgerton sister.

Ruby Stokes decided to depart from Bridgerton to shoot for the supernatural drama series Lockwood & Co, leading to the casting change. Hannah Dodd expressed her initial nerves about taking on Francesca’s character, revealing that filming her debut scenes was a mix of excitement and anxiety, akin to her character’s feelings.

The showrunner, Shonda Rhimes, welcomed Hannah and the new direction for Francesca’s character in this season. Francesca, who was once the unseen sister, now takes center stage as viewers get to delve deeper into her journey towards finding love and marriage.

Director Tom Verica praised Hannah Dodd’s performance, describing her as outstanding and seamlessly entering the Bridgerton universe. He commended her ability to embody the character of Francesca and bring a fresh perspective to the role, especially as the character steps into a more prominent role in the series.