Hannah Dodd on facing Francesca's grief-filled scenes in 'Bridgerton' - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Emily ZemlerFebruary 26, 2026
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Hannah Dodd, the actress portraying Francesca Bridgerton in *Bridgerton* Season 4, opened up about her experience joining the Netflix series and tackling the emotional complexities of her character. Dodd initially auditioned for Daphne Bridgton in Season 1 but missed out on the role, which went to Phoebe Dynevor. Years later, she was invited to audition for another *Bridgerton* role—Francesca Bridgerton—in Season 3, stepping into a role that had already been established by Ruby Stokes. Dodd described feeling pressure to fit seamlessly into the existing cast chemistry but praised her colleagues for making her feel welcome.
Dodd highlighted the challenges of portraying Francesca’s grief after the tragic death of John Stirling in Season 4. The scene marked
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/26/2026