Regé-Jean Page may have departed Bridgerton, but there will still be plenty of drama for Lady Danbury.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Adjoa Andoh explained what to expect of her character when the show returns in March 2022.
"Well, if you remember, at the start of season one, the Duke had been absent for a while," she said.
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"Lady Danbury has many fish to fry, and many people who she loves and wishes to challenge and support – you'll see more of that going forward."
She added: "I think there's plenty to keep Lady Danbury busy, Duke or no Duke. There are pies with her fingers in, all over."
Inspired by the novels by Julia Quinn, season one of the hit Netflix show focused on Daphne Bridgerton's relationship with the Duke of Hastings, played by Page.
In a note about his departure, the show announced that season 2 will be focusing on a different Bridgerton sibling, like in the books.
Page previously said just being in one season was something that enticed him to the role.
"It's a one-season arc. It's going to have a beginning, middle, end – give us a year," he said of the producers' early conversations with him.
"[I thought] 'That's interesting,' because then it felt like a limited series. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on."
Executive producer Shonda Rhimes added: "Our goal is that every season, you have a couple that you're obsessed with, and that you can't believe that we're not going to see more of their story next season, because we're telling a complete love story every season."
She continued: "There are eight Bridgerton siblings, and as far as I'm concerned, there are eight Bridgerton seasons. And maybe more."
Bridgerton season 1 is available on Netflix now, and season 2 will premiere on March 25, 2022.
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