![]() But the most intense part of her process was about six months of horse riding training-Kate is a seasoned rider, who often would sneak off to ride when she needed some time alone. “Kate grew up in this very courtly environment amongst royals, who, in our minds, were a bit more progressive,” says Van Dusen, who says they were inspired by Baiza Bai, an early 19th-century ruler who was a talented horserider and master swordswoman.įor Ashley’s research, she worked with an accent coach, and also watched footage of different Bollywood actors for inspiration. Van Dusen and the Bridgerton team enlisted the help of Priya Atwal as a consultant who could speak to the historical and cultural context of the time period, and what court life in a place like Bombay would have been like at the time. “What it all came down to for us is that we wanted to show and hear things that weren’t traditionally ever shown or heard in this genre,” says Van Dusen. The season includes numerous subtle touches that speak to Kate’s background, from her first words being in Hindi to the inclusion of the pre-wedding Haldi ceremony and even small moments, like when Kate puts oil in her sister’s hair. “I felt that there was something about this family, the Sharma family, being from another country altogether, that exemplified what we were trying to do and say with this show -and that’s to give everyone a voice, and to allow everyone, no matter where you’re from, a happily ever after.” Van Dusen knew even while still working on season one (which earned 12 Emmy nominations) that he wanted to change Kate’s backstory. Since the beginning of Bridgerton, the series has intentionally assembled a more diverse cast than the average period piece. “That’s when I started to explore a kind of deeper layer to Kate-that sense of vulnerability to her,” she says. It’s the moment when Ashley realized this character was much more than just the strong independent woman trope. One of the scenes they read during the chemistry read takes place in the Bridgerton family library, where Kate and Anthony share stories with each other about losing their fathers.
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