Who plays Colin, Eloise and Penelope in 'Bridgerton'? See the full Season 3 cast

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY
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L to R: Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
L to R: Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
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With the social season upon us, it's time to get acquainted with the esteemed members of the ton: new and old.

The much-awaited Season 3 of "Bridgerton" dropped on Netflix on Thursday May 16 and taking the spotlight this season will be Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and her longtime crush and good friend Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

Things didn't end well for the two last season after Penelope overheard Colin tell his bros that he would never court her. To top it off, Penelope had a falling out with her best friend Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie), after the former realized Penelope was the town gossip, Lady Whistledown.

Let's get to know the esteemed members of the ton, shall we?

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Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Serving us looks and burning gazes this social season is Mr. Colin Bridgerton, the third son of the Bridgerton family. Having returned from his worldly expeditions, Colin takes up the responsibility of helping his childhood friend Penelope find a husband, despite being one of the most eligible bachelors himself.

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington / Lady Whistledown

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

After spending two seasons in the shadows, Penelope Featherington will be stepping into the spotlight this season as she seeks a husband, with her dear friend and secret crush Colin Bridgerton's help, all while leading a secret double life as the ton's resident gossiper Lady Whistledown.

Sam Phillips as Lord Debling

L to R: Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Sam Phillips as Lord Debling in "Bridgerton" Season 3.
L to R: Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Sam Phillips as Lord Debling in "Bridgerton" Season 3.

Shaking things up between Colin and Penelope is Lord Debling, a nature and wildlife enthusiast, who is seeking a wife this season.

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Season 2 of "Bridgerton".
Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Season 2 of "Bridgerton".

Anthony Bridgerton or Viscount Bridgerton is the first-born and the head of the Bridgerton family. He married Kate Sharma last season after almost marrying her sister Edwina Sharma, and the two are now living in marital bliss, managing the family estate on the side.

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma Bridgerton

L-R: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
L-R: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Kate Sharma or Viscountess Bridgerton is the Anthony Bridgerton's wife.

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Benedict is the second child of the Bridgerton family with a penchant for the arts and living the good life.

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

With her nose in her books and a mind of her own, Eloise Bridgerton is the fifth child of the Bridgerton family. Unlike her sisters, Eloise hates being on the marriage mart and would much rather go to university and be a strong, independent woman.

Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton

Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Making her debut this season is the 6th child of the Bridgerton family. Will she catch the Queen's eye like her elder sister Daphne and be declared the "Diamond of the Season"?

Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton

L-R: Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Arianna and Ava Gittens-Roberts as Baby Augie in Season 2 of "Bridgerton".
L-R: Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Arianna and Ava Gittens-Roberts as Baby Augie in Season 2 of "Bridgerton".

The matriarch of the Bridgerton family, Violet Bridgerton, spends her time managing the affairs of her children and helping them find love like the one she shared with her late husband Viscount Edmund Bridgerton.

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Heading the society is Queen Charlotte, whose sole mission in life is to uncover Lady Whistledown.

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Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Maneuvering society behind the scenes is the esteemed Lady Danbury, also a close confidante of the Queen.

Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper

L to R: Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
L to R: Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Cressida Cowper, the resident mean girl of the ton, is Eloise's new BFF. Will she manage to secure her husband on her third year out on the marriage mart?

Polly Walker as Portia Featherington

Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Portia is the matriarch of the Featherington family, navigating her daughters and their presence in society without a male member to look after them.

Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown

English actress-singer Julie Andrews arrives as she is honored with the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award during a Gala Tribute at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California, June 9, 2022.
English actress-singer Julie Andrews arrives as she is honored with the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award during a Gala Tribute at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California, June 9, 2022.

Penelope Featherington may be the face of Lady Whistledown, but the character is brought to life by Julie Andrews, who voices her.

Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton

L to R: Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
L to R: Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

The youngest two siblings of the Bridgerton fam.

Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold

Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

Martins Imhangbe and Emma Naomi as Will and Alice Mondrich

L to R: Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich and Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".
L to R: Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich and Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich in Season 3 of "Bridgerton".

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