“Bridgerton” fans have saved the date - the third series of the smash-hit Netflix series returns in two parts this year. Much like “The Crown” itself back in 2023, eight episodes of the latest series starring Nicola Coughlan and the voice of Julie Andrews, will be split into two halves - with Part One arriving on May 16 2024 and Part 2 arriving a month later on June 13 2024.
The series, based on the books by Julia Quinn, is set in the Regency era in London and revolves around the esteemed Bridgerton family and their romantic entanglements, as well as the gossip and scandals that permeate high society. The show has been a popular addition to Netflix since its arrival on Christmas Day 2020, and the one-time considered “Netflix’s Downton Abbey” has earned a loyal following, both with audiences and critics alike.
But outside of the “Bridgerton” world, who have been the most successful in their endeavours outside of the Netflix series? NationalWorld TV delves into global box office numbers for some of the core cast members of “Bridgerton” season 3 to find out if their success is simply on the streaming service or beyond.
1. Julie Andrews - $7.32 billion
Julie Andrews, beloved for her iconic roles, reached new heights in the world of animation with "Despicable Me" (2010), where her voice brought warmth and humor to the character of Gru's mother. She later made a splash in the superhero realm with "Aquaman" (2018), contributing to the film's epic success as it swam to a staggering $1.15 billion globally. (Getty) | Getty Images
2. Nicola Coughlan - $1.46 billion
Known for her role in the popular Comedy series "Derry Girls," Nicola Coughlan's recent box office success came in the form of Diplomat Barbie in the Margot Robbie film of the same name (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
3. Lorraine Ashbourne - $624 million
Lorraine Ashbourne is long been a collaborator with Sir Peter Jackson, having worked with him on "King Kong" previously, but it is still the theatre where Ashbourne has received her most acclaim - Lorraine regularly appeared at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, portraying roles such as Kate Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer and Emilia in Othello, acting in both of these alongside her husband Andy Serkis. (Getty) | Getty
4. Ben Miller - $624 million
Ben Miller showcased his comedic talents in the spy comedy "Johnny English Reborn" (2011), where he portrayed the slightly more competent agent, Angus Bough, alongside Rowan Atkinson. Additionally, his involvement in the family film "Paddington 2" (2017) added to its charm and $624 million global box office success.(Credit: NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images