Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor Had Almost Quit Acting Before Netflix Happened: “Told My Flatmate To Sell My Furniture”

It was last Christmas when Netflix took its audience by storm. With the release of its magnum opus costume drama Bridgerton, the streaming giant found a new crown jewel and was quick enough to renew it for a second season. But did you know Phoebe Dynevor was all set to pack her bags and leave her acting career behind for goof just before the call for casting ringed?

For the unversed, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor became household names with the release of Bridgerton. The chemistry between the two dominated all the mainstream headlines and they were stars overnight. Phoebe now talks about her decision to quit Hollywood back when the offer for the costume drama wasn’t in her kitty. Read on to know everything you should about the same.

After not being able to crack a substantial part after 9 months of auditioning, Phoebe Dynevor was disheartened and decided to quit acting. “I’d been living in LA for nine months. I was ready to go home – sort of throw in the towel – and see the fam for a bit. I had two suitcases filled with all my things. I told my flatmate, ‘I’m so sorry, I have to go…’ and to sell my furniture and sort it out. Bless her, thankfully she’s still my friend!” said Phoebe as per Mirror.