Francesca Bridgerton Recast for 'Bridgerton' Season 3

Newcomer Hannah Dodd to Play Role

Hannah Dodd has been cast as Francesca Bridgerton in season 3 of Netflix's popular period drama Bridgerton. Dodd replaces Ruby Stokes, who portrayed Francesca in the first two seasons. The recasting follows Stokes' decision to leave the show to focus on other projects.

Reason for Recasting

The reason for the recasting was not immediately clear. However, sources close to the production suggest that Stokes' schedule conflicts with the filming of Bridgerton season 3. Dodd is a newcomer to the entertainment industry, but she has previously appeared in shows such as Anatomy of a Scandal and Harlots.

Francesca's Role in 'Bridgerton'

Francesca is the sixth of the eight Bridgerton siblings. She is described as a kind and intelligent young woman. In the books, she marries Michael Stirling, an earl. However, it is unclear if the show will follow the same storyline.