WhileBridgertonis still dominating the TV conversation following its return to Netflix on June 13, one of the show’s stars has officially signed on for her next project. A new report fromVarietyrevealed thatFlorence Hunt, who has played the young Hyacinth Bridgerton in 24 episodes of the steamy coming-of-age Netflix dramaBridgerton, has joined the cast ofMix Tape. Following suit behind Hunt isJim Sturgess, best known for his roles inCloud AtlasandAcross the Universe, along withTeresa Palmer, who is known for her performance oppositeNicholas HoultandJohn MalkovichinWarm Bodies. Filming for the project recently wrapped in Sydney, and has now moved to Dublin for Phase 2 of production.
Irish writerJo Spain, best known for her work as a scribe onTaken DownandThe Sandition, will adapt the series based on the novel byJane Sanderson. Australia’s ownLucy Gaffywill helm the show after previously working onTotally Completely Fine, and making her feature debut withHere Out Westin 2022. Producers on the project sayMix Tapeaims to take viewers back in time to experience the unforgettable feeling of first love while also telling a classic romance story in front of a"banging nostalgic soundtrack." Both Palmer and Hunt will play different-aged versions of Alison, while Sturgess and newcomerRory Walton-Smithwill play versions of Daniel, two friends who no longer live close together but rekindle their friendship through the power of song. Other cast members includeMark O’Halloran,Helen Behan,Conor Sánchez,Jonathan Harden,Siobhan O’Kelly,Alexis Rodney, andSara Soulié.
Where Else Have I Seen the ‘Mix Tape’ Cast?
Outside ofBridgerton, it’s possible you haven’t seen Hunt anywhere. She turned 17 earlier this year and has only starred in one other project in her acting career, which was two episodes ofCursedin 2022. As for Sturgess, he most recently appeared inAlone TogetherwithKatie Holmesand the drama thrillerThe Other Me, which is currently streaming on Roku and Tubi. Palmer’s career spans back nearly 20 years after making her feature debut inWolf Creekin 2005, and has continued well into 2024 with her most recently playing Iggy Starr inThe Fall Guy, which also starsRyan GoslingandEmily Blunt.
Mix Tapeis currently in production but does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watch Hunt inBridgerton, now streaming onNetflix.
Bridgerton
Set in the glamorous world of Regency London, the Bridgerton family maneuvers through the opulent and treacherous landscape of high society. Daphne Bridgerton, the family’s eldest daughter, enters the marriage market, sparking a whirlwind romance with the enigmatic Duke of Hastings.
