(L to R) Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in episode 401 of Bridgerton. Benedict Bridgerton will be the lead in the new season, with Luke Thompson taking centre stage and Korean-Australian actress Yerin Ha starring as his love interest, Sophie Baek. The most recent third series premiered in two parts in May and June 2024, and delved into the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.