Katie Leung Casts a Bridgerton Spell with On-Screen Daughters

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The article is about Katie Leung, known for her role as Cho Chang in Harry Potter, transitioning to a new role in Bridgerton. She plays Lady Araminta Gun, a mother trying to marry off her two daughters. There are details about her outfit at an awards party, mentions of her co-stars, and some background on her career. The user also included image references which need to be incorporated.

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Harry Potter Star Katie Leung Shines in Bridgerton’s New Season
By John Paul Breslin for the Scottish Daily Mail

Katie Leung, renowned for playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, is set to enchant audiences again in the upcoming season of Netflix’s Bridgerton. The Scottish actress, 37, swaps wizardry for Regency-era glamour as Lady Araminta Gun—a twice-widowed aristocrat eager to marry off her two daughters. Leung’s latest role marks a bold departure from her iconic Potter persona, showcasing her versatility.

New Bridgerton stars (L to R): Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun), Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li), Isabella Wei (Posy Li), and Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek) attend the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party.

Leung recently turned heads at London’s Vanity Fair EE BAFTA 2025 Rising Star Party alongside co-stars Michelle Mao (26) and Isabella Wei (20), who play her on-screen daughters. The trio, joined by castmate Yerin Ha, dazzled in period drama-worthy attire. Leung stunned in a tiered black tulle gown by London-based designer Huishan Zhang, accessorized with a silk ribbon belt.

Leung’s ensemble by Huishan Zhang highlighted her character’s lavish style.

Season 4 of Bridgerton will follow Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) as he navigates love, with Lady Araminta scheming to secure a match for Rosamund or Posy. Leung teased her character’s complexity: “She’s heavily misunderstood—but her costumes are everything.”

The cast shared a playful selfie, captioning it “my fam” with a heart.

Addressing her transition from Harry Potter’s teen star to Bridgerton’s matriarch, Leung humorously noted, “In the Regency era, women married in their teens—so technically, I’d have teens!” Fans may also recognize her from the BBC crime drama Annika, where she stars alongside Nicola Walker.

Leung rose to fame as Cho Chang, Harry’s first crush, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

With her magnetic presence and wit, Leung’s Bridgerton debut promises to be a highlight of the season. As audiences await the drama’s return, one thing is clear: this star continues to cast a spell—no wand required.

Bridgerton Season 4 streams later this year on Netflix.