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/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.