As Francesca in ‘Bridgerton,’ Hannah Dodd faces grief: ‘I had to stop myself from crying’

Hannah Dodd vividly recalls auditioning for the first season of “Bridgerton.” The 30-year-old English actress tried out for the part of Daphne Bridgerton, a main character in the series. However, she didn’t get the role, with Phoebe Dynevor ultimately being cast. Interestingly, a few years later, Dodd was asked to record an audition tape for a mysterious new project.








