Bridgertonstar Simone Ashley has addressed Anthony and Kate’s screentime in season 4 of the Netflix show. The Regency-Era romance based on the novels by Julia Quinn, has become a smash-hit for its steamy romances and gorgeous production design. And, with fan-favorite couple Kate and Anthony set to take more of a backseat this season in favor of a Benedict and Sophie-led romance, viewers have been left wondering how much the beloved couple will feature inBridgertonseason 4.
In an interview withScreen Rantfor her 2025 rom-comPicture This, Ashley addresses the upcoming season ofBridgerton, and how much her character (and Anthony) would feature.The actor reveals thatthey have filmed “a couple of times” and that she is excited for the upcoming season.She also expresses her eagerness for the world to see what co-stars (Benedict and Sophie actors) Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha have been doing on the show. Check out Ashley’s comments below:
It’s been so wonderful. We filmed a couple of times now, and I’m just so excited for the world to see everything that Yerin [Ha] and Luke [Thompson] have been up to. They’re leading the season, and they’ve been working so, so hard. Every time I come back, I get to see little glimpses of everything they’re up to, and I’m excited for everyone to see the glimpse of Kate and Anthony’s journey carrying on together.
What These Comments Mean For Kate & Anthony’s Season 4 Journey
Reduced Screentime Allows For New Stories & Increases Anticipation For Their Future
While it is clear thatAnthony and Kate are set to have a reduced amount of screentime in season 4, Ashley’s comments suggest they have filmed a few scenes, and indicate that they will appear in the season enough to have filmed more than once. As the two characters were expecting a baby at the end ofBridgerton season 3, this could explain their reduced role as a result of child-rearing duties.
It is likely that any scenes they are in will show them with their new baby, and focus on how this has changed their family life. However, the upcoming season is going to focus more on other characters, following theBridgertonformula, and this is important. The oversaturation of on-screen couples can sometimes lead to audience apathy, so the show needs to mix things up, as well as boost the screentime of other characters.
Our Verdict On Bridgerton Season 4
The Show Will Likely Focus On Other Characters
Bridgertonauthor Quinn shared a promising update regarding the scripts for season 4, which suggests the creative direction will remain strong. While Anthony and Kate will have a more reduced on-screen role in the upcoming season, they’ll still be a prominent background force, especially as they are expecting a baby. The season is set to move other characters front and center, namelyBenedict and Sophie’s romance, which will be central to the show.Bridgertonseason 4 is set to take the characters on more interesting and dynamic journeys.
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Bridgerton, released on July 29, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
