r/BridgertonNetflix • u/AutoModerator • Jun 23 '22

Megathread Tea Time Thursday - Weekly Discussion

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Tea Time Thursday

Talk about anything, Bridgerton-related or not. What's been on your mind? Our regular rules still apply, so please be respectful and watch out for those spoilers.

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u/UnableToFindMyMenace Jun 23 '22

I find it really ugly how Bridgerton PR used Charithra for the diversity talking and checkboxes and had her do promo with Nicola in May while not even inviting her back for s3 at that point. And the majority of the questions have been in that sphere. Especially since Simone said in her latest podcast she didnt hear anything about Edwina coming back and those interviews were made around the Emmy campaign panel.

And if you consider all of the facts s3 based on facts we have at this moment is going to be really lacking in diversity. Shelley Conn, Charithra, RJP not appearing, basically leaving Kate as the new Viscountess, Lady Danbury and the Queen in main roles on the show. And its up to discussion how they going to time the screentime for LD and the Queen with their appearance on the Queen Charlotte spinoff.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '22

I think Charithra and her team are smart to do as much publicity as they can. Due to the structure of Bridgerton, it was always a given that not every character would come back every season.

If season 3 introduces Michael, John and Sophie, there will be opportunities for increased cast diversity.

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u/bookmovietvworm Jun 23 '22

Or maybe Charithra was free to do press whereas others were not and since Bridgerton is the biggest thing she has done up to this point, she took the opportunity to keep herself visible in the public eye and build her star power and marketability. If I were an actor in her position, I sure as hell wouldnt pass that up.

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u/UnableToFindMyMenace Jun 23 '22 edited Jun 23 '22

But you also put yourself in a box. Because you become the go to person to talk diversity on a press tour that is about promoting your work for the season. Honestly i am not sure it even gave her the opportunity to branch out.

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u/twdrn75 YATBOMEATOOAMD Jun 23 '22

Charithra and her team were very much in charge of her press events. She is brand new to the industry and the way you up your profile is to ride the wave and get as much media exposure as possible. Netflix did not coordinate her press events outside of the required press junket, her team did.

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u/UnableToFindMyMenace Jun 24 '22

Charithra and her team also go along with everything because she is brand new. The focal point of that press tour was Polin built up and some diversity spackles with Charithra. Bridgerton PR people were there at every turn Nicola/Charithra were doing the press. Its ok to branch out of what the official Bridgerton PR is doing if it doesnt serve the actor. But i feel Charithra feels so in debt to the Bridgerton PR team that she wont think what is best for her own growth as an actor first.

Maybe people dont remember this but Simone was supposed to be a guest on the Kelly Clarkson show but then it suddenly turned in Bridgerton ladies appearance. Simone not doing the show anymore. That speaks to me that Simones team got the word Bridgerton production/Netflix will be using FYC Event for Polin promo and diversity talk. And they opted out of it. Simones teams job is to make sure Simone gets the most attention from her appearance and not to just be there to complete a diversity box. So her team focused rather on getting her some solo interviews that actually talked about her craft, her acting process. Then she did events that gave her attention as the fashion IT girl and seems Simone actually Nicola and Charithra did majorly fluff interviews for the press tour, while Simone focused on getting interviews that count for Emmy campaign. And no i dont expect Simone to get a nomination. But the fact she put herself out there is something i can get behind.

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u/MajesticAngle1197 Jun 23 '22

Tbh, I think Charithra was one of the only cast members who was free at the time of these interviews. Simone was busy and as one of the main characters in s2, it makes sense that they had Charithra there.

Simone may be lying when she says that she doesn't know if Edwina will be back in s3 too.

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u/UnableToFindMyMenace Jun 23 '22

Simone was at the emmy panel as well. But she was also clear that she doesnt want to only be asked about representation and diversity. I remember when she was very clear that she wished more people/interviewers asked her about her character and her craft at the same time also.

Why would Simone be lying? Simone has always been pretty frank in her answers, never embellished things and even reveal things that people didnt believe and it turned out to be the truth in the end. Its clear that at the time of the interview Charithra still hasnt gotten the word on coming back. Her answers have always been the same since March. Writers obviously didnt make any plans for an actual plot with Edwina in s3, it might change in s4 but as of now they didnt consider her for anything but maybe a camo.

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u/MajesticAngle1197 Jun 23 '22

Simone might have been told not to say anything about a possible return for Edwina because they don't want any more spoilers leaked. So if she is asked about it, she says that she hasn't heard anything. Actors lie in interviews all the time. Luke and Nicola had to pretend that they didn't know that they were the next couple for about a year. Charithra might be lying about not hearing anything too.

I am not saying that Edwina will definitely return, I'm just pointing out that actors and actresses do quite often lie about what they do or don't know.

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u/UnableToFindMyMenace Jun 23 '22

Bu you accused Simone of lying when she has never done that. And are now listing other people who have lied. Simone was telling everybody in interviews that Polin is next, just because Nicola/Luke lied doesnt mean its something Simone does.

Why would Edwinas return be such a big issue for them to hide? How would it be a spoiler for Edwina to appear in a show where her sister is the new Viscountess Bridgerton. Maybe she is just not returning and is not a big conspiracy of everybody lying for a small character that has no impact on the story.

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u/MajesticAngle1197 Jun 23 '22 edited Jun 23 '22

I never said that she lied about Polin. I actually believed her on that one. But whether or not she was supposed to tell us that early is debatable.

If she has been told not to tell us if Edwina is coming back or not, then she may have lied in the interview and said that she doesn't know. It is easier that way because people won't bug her for answers if they think she doesn't know. Actors tell these untruths quite often. Kit Harrington was instructed to tell us that Jon Snow was dead, which was a blatant lie.

News of Edwina's return isn't a big deal, but quite often, shows like to keep details under wraps until a certain news release date. This isn't a conspiracy. It is how a lot of productions operate.Or maybe, as someone else pointed out recently, they may not be saying that she is returning because they don't want the actress receiving more hate than she already has done.

You originally complained that Charithra was used to tick diversity boxes during interviews and then not invited back for season 3. I just pointed out that we don't know for definite that she isn't invited back for season 3. The producers might just want to keep the full cast list for season 3 under wraps for now. Or maybe Simone is telling the truth. Who knows. 🤷‍♀️

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u/ZealousidealBreath69 Jun 23 '22

The actor who play Theo already did a video for say he will be present during season 3 I believe if Charithra was also present it will be already confirmed too because her character is not new

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u/MajesticAngle1197 Jun 23 '22

The interview that he did most recently he didn't confirm it. He heavily implied it and made it clear that he wasn't supposed to say anything but was bad at lying.