Bridgerton: corsets banned after the actresses’ health problems

Bridgertonthe Shondaland series set in the Regency era, is one of the most loved Netflix shows. After the great success of the second seasonthe new episodes, which will tell the love story of Penelope and Colin, will be the adaptation of the fourth novel by Julia Quinn. It was announced by Nicola Coughlan that filming on the third season began last summer. The production of the third season is proving more complicated than expected: a source has revealed that the producer Shonda Rhimes asked to change the plot of Bridgerton 3 ThatsAccording to her, she was developing too dramatic a plague. Now, according to insiders, the producers had to solve another problem born on the set.

Corsets were banned, after they provoked actresses Bridgerton various health problems.

As is the case with any television or film set in the Regency era, the actresses in the series had to wear tight corsets under their voluminous dresses as they filmed. However, according to reports from the The Sun, the uncomfortable underwear would have caused several problems on the set so as to push the production to ban them completely. It seems that the bodies of several actresses were filled with bruises and that many had experienced respiratory problems, while the corset squeezed their bust. Following complaints from the stars of Bridgerton it would have been decided to allow each one to wear her own underwear under the stage clothes. A source told the paper:

“There were health and safety concerns with keeping women’s bodies locked in a pinching corset for weeks at a time. Many stars have suffered bruises and even breathing problems“.

According to The Sun there may also be a less practical and more ethical motivation behind this choice. The production of Bridgerton she may have put away the corsets to avoid touting unrealistic physical standards which would have been exhibited by the actresses, had they still worn the corsets. Here’s what the source said:

“It may also have been a reflection of the weather, but broadcasters and streamers want to be seen as progressive. It’s a great moment in the history of costume drama.”

In the past several stars of Bridgerton they had complained of various health problems that would have been caused by the tight corsets they had to wear. Simone Ashley he said on one occasion that he vomited while on set, precisely because she was wearing a corset that was too tight. Luckily from now on the actresses will be more comfortable during filming.

It also seems that this rule will not apply only to Bridgertonbut for all series and films made by Netflix that will have a historical setting.