‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Casts New Actress As Francesca

Francesca is going to look a little different on “Bridgerton” season 3.

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Ruby Stokes has been playing the character for the first two seasons.

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However, she had very minor background appearances each season.

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After the third episode, Francesca disappeared altogether.

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The actress had been cast as the lead in “Lockwood & Co.”

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As a result, she will be stepping out of “Bridgerton” permanently.

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“Anatomy of a Scandal” actress Hannah Dodd has been cast to replace her.

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Dodd was the series lead in “Find Me In Paris.”

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Season 3 is scheduled to begin filming in London this summer.

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