You may not recognise this major Bridgerton star in their next role leading an upcoming period drama based on a shocking true story
Bridgerton star Bessie Carter is practically unrecognisable in the sneak peek for her new drama series coming to U and U&DRAMA later this year.
The English actress is best known for portraying Prudence Featherington in the hit Netflix series, which returned for its third season last year.
However, she has now swapped her long, auburn curls and flowery gowns for a slightly more modern look in this new series set around 100 years after Bridgerton’s Regency era.
She will next lead the cast of Outrageous, a new six-part series about a riveting true story based on the notorious Mitford sisters.
Carter will portray Nancy Mitford, alongside Joanna Vanderham, Shannon Watson, Zoe Brough, Orla Hill and Isobel Jesper Jones as her sisters, who became known for scandals, betrayals and political extremism throughout the 1930s.
First-look stills have revealed Carter in some stunning period-accurate outfits that look worlds away from the Featheringtons.
Viewers can also get a sneak peek at the rest of the all-star cast, which also includes Toby Regbo, Anna Chancellor and James Purefoy, as well as fellow Bridgerton star Calam Lynch.
Joshua Sasse, Jamie Blackley, James Musgrave and Will Attenborough fill out the supporting cast.
An enticing synopsis from U reads: “Outrageous is the true story of six sisters who refuse to play by the rules, attracting scandal and notoriety at every turn.
“As the storm clouds of the 1930s gather, the Mitfords face a society in flux, and set out to be part of the change – with sometimes devastating consequences.
“Amid the crumbling world of the British aristocracy, eldest Nancy navigates love and heartache while her siblings are drawn down unexpected and increasingly divergent paths.
“Attracted to ungovernable men, drawn to radical ideas, the Mitfords can’t stay out of the headlines – while their bewildered parents try to make sense of their daughters’ behaviour and keep a grip on their failing finances.
“A family saga like no other, this is a tale of bonds and betrayals, public scandal, political extremism, jealousy, romance – and coming of age in the most extraordinary circumstances. Can the fractured sisterhood survive?”
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The six-episode drama is bound to generate controversy by shining a light on one of the most infamous aristocratic families in British history.
Based on the definitive biography about the sisters, Mary Lovell’s The Mitford Girls, this won’t be one to miss for passionate fans of historical drama.
Outrageous will be released Thursday, 19th June on U and U&DRAMA.
