Golda Rochelle, who plays the older version of Queen Charlotte in both the “Bridgerton” series as well as the new spinoff “Queen Charlotte,” had a vague idea of her character’s backstory while working on the major Netflix series, but she Producer credits Shonda. Her character completely rhymes with being brought out of the shadows.
“It was nothing like Shonda, but I think it was much darker because it’s from fiction, so it’s far from it. It’s in the shadows,” she told TheWrap. Whatever it is, if it’s a ball or a tea party or tea with Lady Danbury, I always try to think of George at least once so that I can have that intimate connection, that personal connection.
While King George’s story proves to be darker in the prequel series, Rocheuvel focused on the familial aspect of Queen Charlotte.
“What came to light with ‘Queen Charlotte’ are those wonderful, beautiful ideas of family and love and that very complicated relationship with a mother. [children], and all of that is created by Shonda,” she said. “It’s physical. It is absolute. this one is for you. And it’s from her mind, so to be able to come from the shadows into the light is really beautiful.
Like star Corey Mylchrist, who plays a younger version of King George, Rochelle doesn’t see the young royals’ relationship fitting the “lovers’ enemies” trope.
“It’s a strange pairing to come to the shores of Britain and then six hours later marry someone you’ve never met. As soon as they meet, love begins to find its way, and I think That love starts to find its way, because they’re really confident in who they are,” she said. “They both understand the situation they’re in and understand that the future is one to navigate. That dedication becomes even stronger as we watch the journey unfold through the episodes. So the love becomes even deeper. And duty is motivated by love and everything seems to be governed by love.
The relationship between Queen Charlotte and Brimsley (portrayed by Sam Clemet with India Amartefio’s Charlotte and Hugh Sachs with Rochevale) reveals even more layers of Charlotte.
“Brimsley and the Queen’s devotion to each other is a love story of a different kind, and one that is equally important to George because she is his confidant. He is her confidant. They have been friends from the beginning are,” she said. “He’s the only person I think she trusts, and that relationship — Hugh Sachs who plays Brimsley in ‘Bridgerton’ — we’ve discussed a few things, but that’s all Done quietly because you never hear us speak about it. In ‘Queen Charlotte,’ you do. You get to hear his voice and how important that voice is to him.
Although viewers get a better glimpse into the relationship as Brimsley is extremely honest with Charlotte, there are still some things left to be revealed between them.
,I think it’s important for the Brimsley character to be able to say things to Charlotte that she doesn’t want to hear. She’s the only one she’s allowed to do this because of her dark history,” Rocheuvel said. “What happened to Reynolds? I’m sure she knows, but we haven’t figured it out yet. like the scene where she tells him to go and stand there and look at the other side. it’s really an insight into them as friends but also their vulnerability and their insecurities and that’s only what she shows them Is.
Rocheuvel’s only advice to Bharat Amartefio was to make the role his own.
,It was about giving him the key that opened that door for him, and then being able to hold Charlotte’s hand and walk through. But that story is telling,” she said. “I never wanted to impose anything on India. It’s not my nature to impose anything on anybody. I wanted that trip to be an exploration of India. It was a beautiful The search is there. I went through it. Charlotte is very generous in the way she invites you and really helps you create a character for yourself that you can own and be strong at.
As for female friendships, the spin-off only continues to illuminate them in Rochewell’s opinion.
“It’s great to see these really powerful, amazing women in ‘Bridgerton’ who have come together and who are essentially running the society. You know, how did that happen? Where does that sisterhood come from? I didn’t Violet was the youngest of all of us because I think in ‘Bridgerton’, for the Queen, those two women are very similar. She invokes that sisterhood, and it’s a really strong bond,” she Said. “I don’t think it’s going to change anything. I think that bond that we’ve built on ‘Bridgerton,’ that friendship, that camaraderie will only flourish and become a bond from watching and doing it. This show is amazing.” I think the point is still there.
‘Queen Charlotte’ is now streaming on Netflix.
