Deadline reports that Rupert Evans has been cast as Edmund Bridgerton, father of the eight lovable Bridgerton siblings for Season 2 of Shonda Rhimes' wildly popular Netflix series. If the actor looks familiar, it may be because fans have seen him in television roles like Frank Frink on "The Man in the High Castle," as well as Harry Greenwood on the CW's series "Charmed." He's also had parts in films such as "The Boy," "American Pastoral," "Tank 432," and more (via IMDb).
Evans' character will presumably be seen in flashbacks during "Bridgerton" Season 2, per TVLine. In addition, viewers may also get to see the tragic circumstances surrounding Edmund's death, as in the book series he passed away due to an allergic reaction from a bee sting. During the Season 1 finale of "Bridgerton," fans saw a bee flying around, which hinted at the appearance of Edmund in the show's sophomore season.
Fans will get to see Evans step into the role as he tells Edmund's story when "Bridgerton" Season 2 premieres on Netflix on March 25, per Buzzfeed.
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