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Author Julia Quinn Gave 'Bridgerton' Her Blessing to Gender-Swap Character


Author Julia Quinn was aware that the Netflix TV show would make a major change to her 'Bridgerton' books

NetflixWhile Julia Quinn ‘s readers were surprised by the twist at the end of Bridgerton season 3, the author herself had a heads up that a beloved character was being introduced as a woman rather than a man. Bridgerton surprised book fans by changing Francesca’s future love interest from Michael to Michaela, but the show’s creative team is excited about the meaningful swap. Luke Newton, Nicola Coughlan, Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell, Julia Quinn and Golda Rosheuvel.Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesBrownell continued: “Her book is very much about [Francesca] feeling different, and not really knowing why.

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