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.
“Dearest Gentle Reader, I find myself suddenly at a loss for words,” Lady Whistledown said in a voiceover as Francesca appeared visibly tongue-tied the minute she met Michaela. This interaction quickly intrigued fans who questioned whether it was a setup for a potential romance down the line. Brownell acknowledged the potential obstacles for a same-sex couple considering the Regency era setting on the show, adding, 'So we have done a lot of research to figure out how we can achieve that within the confines of our world. And after people see the next couple of seasons, I’ll be able to talk about that more.'
Keep scrolling for quotes from the Bridgerton cast and crew about Francesca and Michaela's future romance:Brownell discussed what led to the decision to bring a same-sex relationship onto the show. Thompson showed support for Francesca's future love interest, telling Bustle in June 2024, 'To welcome positive, happy queer love story lines all about angst or tragedy or things going wrong, it’s a really lovely thing.'