Are they making francesca gay
Bridgerton book readers will already know how Francesca's love story pans out within her book, When He Was Wicked. Netflix's Bridgerton alters Francesca's sexuality, making her francesca bisexual. Michaela Stirling does not exist in the Bridgerton books, but Michael Stirling does.
This is where the show begins to deviate from Francesca's book In Julia Quinn's novels, Francesca they two straight relationships. Showrunner Jess Brownell has a vision for the Netflix series’ surprise queer love story. Bridgerton season 3's ending gave us quite a few twists, turns and surprises, some of which play out exactly as they happen in the books, and some of which are completely different.
In the final episode, Francesca tells a concerned Violet that she's still trying to find herself and hopes that by marrying John and going to Scotland, it will help her "know herself better". Touching on John's relationship with Francesca, Jess explained that while Francesca is deeply in love with him, the love they share will be different to what she experiences with Michaela.
A blushing Francesca immediately gets flustered by her confident arrival and stumbles over her words while greeting her. Francesca marries Michael Stirling (who is gender-swapped and a woman named Michaela in the television show) in the books after John's untimely death.
The show takes the audience by surprise, even gay fans who are familiar with the storyline, and makes it clear that they plan to incorporate queer romance in the future seasons, one of whom will eventually focus on Francesca and Michaela.
In the books, Michael John's are becomes Francesca's second husband after they grow closer following John's tragic death. Showrunner Jess Brownell explains her upcoming queer love story with Michaela Stirling. Francesca Bridgerton is portrayed as straight in Julia Quinn's book series.
Showrunner Jess Brownell explains her upcoming queer love story with Michaela Stirling. Throughout season 3, Francesca has taken a much slower, more apprehensive approach to finding a love match compared to her siblings.
But in episode 8, the introduction of a brand new character named Michaela Stirling looks set to make huge changes to what happens in her future. At the end of Bridgerton season 3, viewers — alongside Francesca — are introduced to Michaela Stirling, John Stirling's cousin.
She meets John and immediately feels comfortable with his calm and quiet persona. Now, showrunner Jess Brownell has explained why the major change was made, what it means for Francesca's sexuality and how it's all set to unfold in the future of the show.
The two then get married. So far, for the Bridgerton siblings, who have received their own seasons, the show has stayed true to the. Michael has been gender-flipped and is now Michaela. Is Francesca Bridgerton bisexual? Of course, with the introduction of Michaela, this means that Michael making not exist in the TV show.
But for many of us in the queer community, that sense of feeling different is a part of our stories. Who is Michaela Stirling, Francesca’s Unexpected New Love Interest in Bridgerton? Francesca's sexuality in the show has not been explicitly labelled just yet, but based on what's been shared so far, she could be bisexual or pansexual.
Here's what she had to say about making the major change Discussing Francesca's sexuality, Jess elaborated on the decision to explore the character as a queer woman. Is Francesca Bridgerton bisexual? All about the gender swap from Michael to Michaela Stirling.
Bridgerton’ Season 3 Finale
In the Netflix series, it's now been confirmed that she will have a relationship with another woman. Francesca's second great love will be explored as a same-sex relationship. Jess Brownell has also stressed that Francesca's future relationship with Michaela does not take away or negate her love for husband John Stirling.
"Bridgerton" Season Three has seemingly confirmed that Francesca and Benedict are gay or LGBTQ+. Her book talks a lot about how different she feels, and I think Julia Quinn's intention in the book is just that Fran feels different because she's introverted.