Netflix just dropped a GILDED BOMBSHELL! From the creators behind The Witcher and Downton Abbey comes The Age of Innocence — a breathtaking new period drama that’s already being called “a must-watch for Bridgerton fans.” 💐👑

Set in New York’s glittering Gilded Age, this tale of forbidden love, ruthless high society, and devastating secrets will have you gasping at every turn 😱🔥 With a STELLAR cast and opulent world straight out of a dream, The Age of Innocence is shaping up to be Netflix’s most romantic — and most scandalous — series yet. 💔💫

New Netflix period drama with ‘stellar cast’ a ‘must see’ for Bridgerton fans

Netflix has announced a brand new period drama, The Age of Innocence, based on a classic novel, and it boasts a star-studded cast.

Michael Cochrane starred as reccuring character Reverend Travis in Downton Abbey (Image: ITV)

Netflix has unveiled an impressive cast for its new adaptation of a celebrated literary classic. The Age of Innocence, based on the iconic 1920 novel by Edith Wharton, spins a tale of forbidden love set in New York’s Gilded Age.

Fans of shows like Bridgerton on Netflix or HBO’s The Gilded Age will be keen to tune into this upcoming period drama focused on a tantalizing will-they-won’t-they romance.

The new limited series, led by showrunner Emma Frost and director Shannon Murphy, features a host of familiar faces from popular shows such as All Creatures Great and Small, The Witcher, and Downton Abbey. The news comes as ten out of ten drama based on classic film added to Netflix, hailed as ‘best show’ by fans.

The exceptional cast also includes talent from shows like Death in Paradise, The Buccaneers, and Daisy Jones and The Six, reports the Mirror.

Bridgerton fans are sure to love Netflix’s upcoming period drama (Image: Netflix)

So, who’s in the cast of The Age of Innocence?

Ben Radcliffe from The Witcher is set to star in The Age of Innocence, taking on the role of “dashing society gentleman” Newland Archer.

Meanwhile, Camila Morrone from Daisy Jones and The Six is slated to play “scandal-struck divorcee” Ellen Olenska, according to the Express.

Kristine Froseth from The Buccaneers has landed the role of “Archer’s sweet fiancée” May Welland, while Hollywood legend Margo Martindale will portray Mrs. Manson-Mingott.

Fiona Glascott, whom viewers may recognize from Death in Paradise as well as movies like Brooklyn and the Fantastic Beasts trilogy, is slated to play May’s mother Augusta Welland.

Downton Abbey’s Michael Cochrane, recognized for his work in The Saint and The Iron Lady, will appear as Henry van der Luyden, a descendant of British royalty, in the forthcoming series.

All Creatures Great and Small fans will recognise one favourite in the upcoming project (Image: Channel 5)

Admirers of All Creatures Great and Small will be thrilled to witness Anna Madeley, who portrayed Audrey Hall, taking on the role of Aunt Medora, Ellen’s spirited, unscrupulous aunt and former guardian.

The star-packed ensemble also features Emma Shipp, Belinda Bromilow, Hayley Mills, Ryan Morgan, Kel Matsena, Lucia Balordi, Steven Pacey, Will Tudor, Elly Roberts, Jack Cutmore-Scott and John Light.

What is The Age of Innocence about?

The Age of Innocence, based on Edith Wharton’s acclaimed novel, is a romance tale situated in 19th-century New York City.

Wharton’s original work created a sensation upon its initial publication, with the writer becoming the first woman to earn a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1920.

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Traditional romantic themes including love triangles, forbidden romance and the eternal will-they-won’t-they dynamic are fundamental to the storyline.

Netflix’s Tudum discloses that the period drama will explore concepts of “freedom, duty, identity, and love in all its forms”.

The synopsis reveals:

“The new take promises to be true to Wharton’s novel but will speak to a new generation as it traverses the ballrooms and bedrooms of its young characters, asking what is love – and what is lust. And should we ultimately be driven by our heads, or by our hearts?”.

Bridgerton fans are sure to love Netflix’s upcoming period drama (Image: Netflix)

So, who’s in the cast of The Age of Innocence?

Ben Radcliffe from The Witcher is set to star in The Age of Innocence, taking on the role of “dashing society gentleman” Newland Archer.

Meanwhile, Camila Morrone from Daisy Jones and The Six is slated to play “scandal-struck divorcee” Ellen Olenska, according to the Express.

Kristine Froseth from The Buccaneers has landed the role of “Archer’s sweet fiancée” May Welland, while Hollywood legend Margo Martindale will portray Mrs. Manson-Mingott.

Fiona Glascott, whom viewers may recognize from Death in Paradise as well as movies like Brooklyn and the Fantastic Beasts trilogy, is slated to play May’s mother Augusta Welland.