Hold onto your dance cards, "Bridgerton" fans, because we're about to spill the tea on some seriously juicy casting secrets. It turns out that some of your favorite actors in the ton almost ended up wearing a completely different costume (and maybe even locking lips with a different suitor!).

That's right, we're diving deep into the alternate universe of "Bridgerton" casting, where Queen Charlotte could have been Lady Danbury, and Simon Basset almost had a different face entirely! Get ready for some seriously shocking revelations.

11. Freddie Dennis as Reynolds

Let’s start with a royal shocker! Freddie Dennis, who charmed us as the ever-loyal Reynolds, initially set his sights on the role of King George. Can you imagine the intrigue? He also auditioned for Brimsley, proving that this talented actor had his eye on more than one coveted role in the ton.

10. Calam Lynch as Theo Sharpe

Oh, Theo, you stole our hearts with your smoldering looks and forbidden romance with Eloise.

But did you know that Calam Lynch originally auditioned to play both Benedict and Colin Bridgerton? It seems the casting directors saw a spark in him that just couldn’t be ignored, even if it took a different character to bring it to life.

9. Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley

Speaking of Brimsley, can you picture anyone else embodying the Queen’s devoted right-hand man? Neither can we! But Sam Clemmett, who brought a youthful charm and quiet strength to the role, almost ended up as Colin Bridgerton.

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