Hold onto your corsets, folks, because things are about to get scandalous! Aspiring actors are taking their love for Bridgerton to a whole new level, and let's just say Lady Whistledown would have a field day with these revelations. It seems the show's reputation for steamy romance has sparked a wave of, shall we say, unconventional audition tapes.
"It's Sex, Basically"
Bridgerton casting director, Kelly Valentine Henry, recently spilled the tea on the "Should I Delete That" podcast, and trust us, you'll want to grab a cuppa for this one.
"It happens every day," she confessed, "I get sent the most unbelievable videos, unsolicited. It's sex basically, it's not actual sex, but it's quite punchy."
Wrapped in Plastic, Seeking Stardom
And if you thought racy videos were shocking, hold onto your bonnets.
"Someone sent it in, you know, the banners that you put on scaffolding, they have huge eyelets on them? Heavy duty plastic," Kelly explained, barely able to contain her amusement. Yes, you read that right.
This hopeful starlet sent a photo of herself wrapped in industrial-strength plastic, hoping to catch the casting director's eye.
Everyone Wants to be Sophie
So, what's driving this wave of risqué submissions? According to Kelly, it's the upcoming season, which is rumored to focus on Benedict Bridgerton and his love story with Sophie Beckett, the illegitimate daughter of an earl.
"Everybody wants to be Sophie, who is a major lead in Bridgerton," Kelly shared. "We've obviously not done her yet."
A Word to the Wise
While we admire their enthusiasm, we suspect these actors may be missing the mark. Bridgerton is known for its elegant storytelling and captivating performances, not just its steamy scenes. Perhaps these hopeful stars should focus on honing their craft rather than…well, you get the picture.
With a two-year wait until season four, one can only imagine what other surprises await Kelly's inbox. One thing's for sure, this is one casting call that's sure to keep us entertained!
