‘Bridgerton’ star Luke Thompson says he is 'quarter Indian'; reveals his connection to India

Luke Thompson, the guy everyone knows as Benedict Bridgerton from the wildly popular ‘Bridgerton’, just surprised his fans with a personal reveal. Right before ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ drops (mark your calendars: Part 1 lands January 29, 2026, and Part 2 follows on February 26), he shared that he’s actually a quarter Indian, thanks to his grandmother.Born in Southampton, England, back in 1988, Luke didn’t hang around long — his family moved to France when he was two. So, he grew up speaking both French and English. Later, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to build a solid acting career across stage and screen. You probably know him best as Benedict, the artsy, free-spirited second Bridgerton brother. But that’s not all he’s done. He’s earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his role in A Little Life, appeared in BBC dramas, and even popped up in movies like Dunkirk. The guy’s got range.During a recent promo interview for ‘Bridgerton Season 4’, Luke casually mentioned he’s “actually quarter Indian” because his grandmother is Indian-English. During the chat with Sakshma Srivastav, he said, “Well, I am quarter Indian. Yeah, yeah, my grandmother is Indian, well, Indian English. So it would be lovely to come and meet my Indian fans one day." And the internet blew up. That little gesture made him even more popular.This season, Benedict finally takes the lead. His story draws inspiration from Julia Quinn’s Cinderella-style romance — and yes, there’s a classic masked ball. He meets Sophie Baek, played by Korean-Australian actress Yerin Ha, and sparks fly. Expect lush Regency costumes, emotional twists, and a deeper dive into Benedict’s character. The show keeps its trademark mix of drama, romance, and over-the-top elegance, but this time with new faces and fresh stories. Season 4 splits into two parts: the first half arrives January 29, and the rest follows on February 26, 2026. Fans will get to see Benedict in a whole new light as his romance with Sophie unfolds.Luke isn’t just sticking to ‘Bridgerton’. He’s got plenty going on beyond the show, especially in the theater. In 2025, he starred in Tim Crouch’s play ‘An Oak Tree’ at London’s Young Vic, proving he’s just as committed to the stage as he is to the screen.