He plays the second oldest brother
“Bridgerton” star Luke Thompson opens up about his role’s sexual orientation
Benedict Bridgerton is played by Luke Thompson
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If the Netflix version of “Bridgerton” follows the book template, Benedict Bridgerton would be the main character in the third season. Luke Thompson, who plays the second eldest brother, has now revealed details about his role.
The second season of the hit series “Bridgerton” has just started on Netflix, and fans are already talking about the third. If this were also based on the book, Benedict Bridgerton, the second eldest brother, would be the focus of the story.
“Bridgerton” star Luke Thompson talks about his character Benedict
In the first two seasons, Benedict Bridgerton is looking for his job, his passion. In the first season he was more conspicuous for his exuberant partying, but in the most recent episodes he tried his hand at art.
In an interview with “Entertainment Weekly”, actor Luke Thompson explains that more details about Benedict Bridgerton should gradually come to light. “We’re following Benedict for the long haul, so we’re not showing everything, but you get a sense that there’s something behind it that’s maybe more romantic and heartfelt than what we’ve been shown before,” he says.
Details about sexuality
While Bridgerton begins an affair with a nude model in season two, he observes a gay couple at a party in season one. His apparent interest led fans at the time to suspect that Anthony Bridgerton’s younger brother might be queer himself. “Benedict has such a wonderful openness and fluidity about him, and he’s really fun to play because he can go anywhere,” reveals Thompson. But you don’t want to commit yourself (yet), although many a fan would like it. “People are very excited and want the first few seasons to explore everything, every corner of sexuality, gender,” explains the actor.
He trusts that the writers of the series know exactly what they want to achieve. The screenwriter is “like a god, because he controls your destiny,” says Thompson.
source: “Entertainment Weekly”
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