In an interview with Us Weekly published on Feb. 7, Quinn explained that decisions about recasting are not entirely in her hands. She shared that while she remains closely involved with the show, she does not always know how storylines will be adapted or which elements will be changed as the series progresses.
Much of the discussion has centered on the youngest Bridgerton siblings, Hyacinth and Gregory, who were portrayed by Florence Hunt and Will Tilston when the show first premiered. Quinn noted that both actors were very young at the start of the series, which naturally raised questions about whether they would still be suitable choices when their characters eventually take center stage in romantic storylines.
Quinn recalled that Hunt and Tilston were around 12 and 13 years old when filming began. Seeing them again years later gave her a new perspective, as both actors are now 18 and clearly more mature. She added that Tilston even attended a recent premiere with his girlfriend, underscoring how much time has passed since the show's early days.
With Bridgerton planned to run for eight seasons, each focusing on a different sibling, Quinn explained that Hyacinth and Gregory's stories are still a long way off. According to her, showrunner Jess Brownell has indicated that the next seasons will likely focus on Eloise and Francesca Bridgerton. Given the lengthy production timeline, Quinn believes the actors will be well into their twenties by the time the youngest siblings take the spotlight.
She acknowledged that it may still feel strange for audiences who watched the characters grow up on screen. However, Quinn pointed out that viewers are accustomed to seeing child actors mature over time, and she does not see that as an insurmountable challenge.
The author also reflected on her own experience writing Hyacinth and Gregory's novels. She admitted that it was initially difficult to imagine them as adults and place them in romantic narratives. Quinn said she needed time to mentally allow the characters to grow up before their stories felt natural on the page.
As fans wait for the second part of Bridgerton season four, set to arrive on Netflix on Feb. 26, Quinn's comments offer insight into how the series may continue evolving while balancing long term storytelling with the realities of a growing cast.
