Netflix’s Bridgerton season four premiered to great anticipation, with the first four episodes already streaming and fans eagerly awaiting the remaining episodes set to drop later this month. While waiting for the concluding chapters, viewers have been diving into discussions and casting reveals—one of which has ignited a buzz across social media.
Fans recently discovered that Katie Leung, who rose to fame as Cho Chang, Harry Potter’s first love interest in the film series, is now portraying Lady Araminta Gun, the Countess of Penwood, in Bridgerton. This casting revelation surprised many, especially since Leung’s Harry Potter debut was over two decades ago, first appearing in 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Leung’s character in Bridgerton is the mother of Rosamund and Posy Li, played by Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei, respectively. She also plays stepmother to Sophie Baek, portrayed by Yerin Ha, who is romantically linked to Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson. The roles highlight Leung’s growth from her early acting days into a mature and versatile actress.
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The Bridgerton fan community on Reddit expressed disbelief at the duality of Leung’s roles. Many found it hard to believe that Cho Chang, a character from their youth, could now convincingly embody a sophisticated mother with grown daughters. Some even shared feelings of nostalgia and surprise at the passage of time.
Katie Leung’s career spans beyond Bridgerton and Harry Potter. She has appeared in notable films like T2 Trainspotting and The Foreigner (both 2017) and starred in the 2021 film Locked Down. On television, she is well known for her role as DC Blair Ferguson in the Scottish dark comedy crime series Annika and voices Caitlyn Kiramman in Netflix’s animated hit Arcane, based on the League of Legends video game.
Leung, now 38, started her journey in acting as a teenager, filming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at about 16 or 17 years old. She reprised her role as Cho Chang in three more Harry Potter films and lent her voice to the character in video game adaptations.
Bridgerton fans can enjoy Katie Leung’s performance throughout all eight episodes of season four. While the first half of the season is streaming now, the final four episodes will be released on February 26, leaving fans excited to see how the storylines, especially her character’s dynamics, unfold.