Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Masali Baduza Liam Daniel/Netflix(2) Bridgerton surprised book fans by changing Francesca's future love interest from Michael to Michaela, but the show's creative team is excited about the meaningful swap before they lead season 5. Season 3 offered Francesca (Hannah Dodd) a much larger role - following a recasting - where viewers watched her fall in love with John (Victor Alli). Francesca and John ended the season as a married couple who were planning to make the move to Scotland.