Hannah Dodd joins season three of "Bridgerton" as Francesca Bridgerton, previously played by Ruby Stokes. Dodd told Business Insider that she auditioned to play Daphne Bridgerton on season one. AdvertisementFor "Bridgerton" star Hannah Dodd, it was only a matter of time before she ended up on the hit Regency-era drama. Dodd makes her debut as Francesca Bridgerton (formerly played by Ruby Stokes) on season three of "Bridgerton," released on Thursday. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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