Shonda Rhimes to Co-Write 'Bridgerton' Prequel Book About Queen Charlotte

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Here’s some cool Bridgerton news! Julia Quinn, the author of the original books, will be co-writing a new prequel novel with Shonda Rhimes, one of the executive producers behind the hit Netflix series.

The prequel book will follow Queen Charlotte and will be based on the upcoming spinoff series that is in the works at the streaming service. Click inside for more info on the series and statements from both authors… Deadline reports that the book “tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.” Shonda said, “Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity.

I can’t wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character that has resonated so deeply with our audience.” Julia added, “Taking Bridgerton from book to screen was fascinating for me to watch, and it’s such an exciting challenge for me to take it in the other direction, this time crafting Shonda’s brilliant vision into a novel.

I’m especially thrilled to have the opportunity to write about Queen Charlotte, who was not in the original novels. Her character —and Golda Rosheuvel’s brilliant portrayal of her— was a tour de force, and I think readers will love getting a chance to know her more deeply.” Bridgerton is no longer Netflix’s most popular English-language series.