Who are Bridgerton season 3’s new cast members? 5 fresh faces to know, from David Mumeni, who was in a Tom Cruise movie, to Hannah New, who starred alongside Angelina Jolie

Jun 18 , 2024

Victor Alli, Hannah New and Sam Phillips are just a few of the new cast members joining Bridgerton for season three. Photos: @samosphillipos, @bridgertonnetflix, @hannahnewuk/Instagram

The third season of Bridgerton is spicing things up with fresh faces promising to bring more drama, romance and scandal to the show. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, these newcomers are set to weave their talents into the tapestry of this lavish imagining of Regency-era London.

Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and Lord John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin, portrayed by Victor Alli. Photo: @bridgertonnetflix/Instagram

With the highly anticipated second half of season three having dropped on June 13, here’s what to know about Bridgerton’s new cast members.

1. David Mumeni

Hannah Dodd and David Mumeni on the set of Bridgerton. Photo: @david.mumeni/Instagram

Stepping into the shoes of Lord Samadani – a suitor Queen Charlotte has her eye on for Francesca Bridgerton – David Mumeni isn’t your average TV actor. From playing the hilariously awkward Cem in the small-screen comedy Stath Lets Flats, to nabbing roles in the major action films Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), to bringing “Footrub Ken” to life in the Barbie movie (2023), Mumeni’s credits are as diverse as they are impressive.

David Mumeni in the dark comedy-drama series Big Mood. Photo: @david.mumeni/Instagram

Off screen, Mumeni is the founder of Open Door, a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping underprivileged kids in the UK get into drama school, per the National Youth Theatre.

2. Victor Alli

Victor Alli has joined the cast of Bridgerton for season three. Photo: @victor_alli/Instagram

Before embodying the charismatic Lord John Stirling, Victor Alli won over audiences with performances in the TV drama The Man Who Fell to Earth and the Oscar-winning coming-of-age drama Belfast (2021). Sci-fi aficionados might recognise him from the critically acclaimed Star Wars spin-off for TV, Andor.

Victor Alli in a post shared with his followers in June. Photo: @victor_alli/Instagram

The British actor, who graduated from the London-based Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2019, originally set his sights on a music career before a random brush with authority led him in a new direction. In an interview with L’Officiel, he revealed that a detention led him to read lines for a teacher, sparking his passion for the craft of acting.

3. Sam Phillips

Sam Phillips as Lord Alfred Debling, with Nicola Coughlan in the role of Penelope Featherington. Photo: @samosphillipos/Instagram

Joining Bridgerton as the dashing Lord Alfred Debling, who was set to win Penelope Featherington’s heart – for a while, anyway – Phillips honed his craft at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, per Cosmopolitan. No stranger to high society roles, Phillips portrayed an equerry in the popular Netflix drama about the British royal family, The Crown.

Sam Phillips with Bessie Carter, who plays Prudence Dankworth (née Featherington) on Bridgerton, and her father, Jim Carter, at The Crown finale gala red carpet last December, in London. Photo: @samosphillipos/Instagram

Off screen, life imitates art, as Phillips’ real-life romance with co-star Bessie Carter – who plays Prudence Dankworth (née Featherington) in Bridgerton – reportedly blossomed after they met on set, according to British media.

4. James Phoon

James Phoon as Harry Dankworth, with Bessie Carter in the role of Prudence Dankworth. Photo: @jamesphoon_/Instagram

James Phoon steps into the Bridgerton spotlight as Harry Dankworth, Prudence Featherington’s new husband. Born in Sussex of British and East Asian descent, per Instinct magazine, Phoon has a bachelor’s in acting from the Guildford School of Acting.

James Phoon in a post shared with his followers in May. Photo: @jamesphoon_/Instagram

According to Theatre&Tonic, he lent his talents to the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Off-screen, Phoon, an openly gay actor, is thrilled about Bridgerton’s upcoming queer storylines, adding that such moves are important for representation, per NextShark.

5. Hannah New

Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold. Photo: @hannahnewuk/Instagram

Hannah New lights up Bridgerton season three as Lady Tilley Arnold. Fans may recognise her from her role as Queen Leila in Maleficent (2014) alongside Angelina Jolie, or as Eleanor Guthrie in the historical adventure TV series Black Sails.

Hannah New in a Mother’s Day post shared this year. Photo: @hannahnewuk/Instagram

In an interview with Numero Mag, New revealed that her passion for acting began early, leading her to join the National Youth Theatre. She studied Spanish and English literature at university, while immersing herself in drama as much as possible. Despite her private nature, Hannah recently shared a heartwarming Mother’s Day post on Instagram, mentioning at her “soulmate” and child.

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David Mumeni was in the Tom Cruise flick Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Hannah New appeared in Maleficent with Angelina Jolie, while Sam Phillips had a role in The Crown
Victor Alli was in the Star Wars spin-off for TV, Andor, and the Oscar-winning Belfast, while James Phoon lent his talents to a Harry Potter production on the West End