Bridgerton season 4 cast and new characters guide starts with Benedict leading the season: Luke Thompson stars opposite Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in an eight-episode Cinderella arc Netflix released across two parts in early 2026.

Thompson plays bohemian Benedict who finally takes center stage after Anthony and Colin headlined prior seasons. He meets the Lady in Silver at Violet masquerade ball unaware she is maid Sophie Baek per Netflix Tudum.

Ha debuts as resourceful maid Sophie — the Lady in Silver who captivates Benedict then navigates class barriers Brownell calls fantasy versus hard reality throughout the season.

Katie Leung plays fearsome Lady Araminta Gun. Michelle Mao is rival stepsister Rosamund Li and Isabella Wei is kinder Posy Li in Sophie household per Netflix and Variety cast guides published ahead of premiere.

Bailey, Ashley, Coughlan, Newton, Jessie, Rosheuvel, and Andoh return alongside promoted main cast players Alice Mondrich and Brimsley as the familiar ton frames Benedict love story all season long.