Who Is Gracie McGonigal? Meet the new cast member of Bridgerton Season 4

Bridgerton Season 4 welcomes a new cast member

Bridgerton fans have yet another reason to get excited for Season 4! The hit Netflix series, already beloved for its engaging stories and dazzling cast, is adding a fresh face, Gracie McGonigal.

According to Radio Times, McGonigal will portray a new character named Hazel — a young maid who, despite facing significant hardships, is lively, energetic, and quickly forms bonds with others. Hazel's addition is particularly significant because McGonigal will become the first cast member with a congenital deficiency on the show, marking an important step toward greater inclusivity.

Gracie McGonigal is already making a name for herself in the theater world. She starred in the Olivier Award-nominated musical The Little Big Things in 2023 and played Abigail in the acclaimed National Theatre production of The Crucible. On screen, she appeared in an episode of Amazon Prime Video’s sci-fi drama The Power.

McGonigal's casting follows another exciting announcement, Yerin Ha has also joined the Season 4 lineup. Ha will play Sophie, who is set to become the love interest of Benedict Bridgerton (portrayed by Luke Thompson).

Season 4 will spotlight Benedict Bridgerton, the second-eldest sibling in the family, known for resisting the idea of settling down. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Sophie Baek at a masquerade ball hosted by Violet Bridgerton. Benedict is immediately smitten, unaware that Sophie harbours a major secret—she’s actually a maid.

Season 4 will see the return of many fan-favourite characters, alongside exciting new entries. Here's the full confirmed cast:

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma

Victor Alli as John Stirling

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown

Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley

Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton

Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling

Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson

Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton

Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton

Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li

Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

Hugh Sachs as Brimsley

Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton

Polly Walker as Portia Featherington

Isabella Wei as Posy Li

Netflix has confirmed that Bridgerton Season 4 will feature a total of eight episodes, consistent with the previous seasons.

While Netflix is yet to announce an official release date, the current production timeline suggests a 2026 premiere.