The Bridgerton world is colliding with another booktok universe.
After Hannah Dodd—who plays Francesca Bridgerton on the hit Netflix series—shared that she finished reading Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses, fans of the fantasy romance novel expressed their hopes that she might play the series' lead character in its TV adaptation, which has been in development since March 2021.
And it seems Hannah wouldn’t be opposed.
"Help, I'm in love with a fictional character," Hannah wrote in a July 15 Instagram Story. "Hannah Feyre Katie Dodd is what I will respond to now."
Naturally, ACOTAR fans were quick to draw a connection between the likeness of the 29-year-old and the series' protagonist Feyre Archeron, a mortal-turned-faerie who's known for her incredible power and rebellious personality.
"I think I just found the perfect Feyre!?!" one user wrote in a July 16 TikTok video that featured photos of the actress, while another commented under her clip, "OMG YES!!! She's so stunning!!!"
Others were convinced Hannah would be better fit for the role of Elain Archeron, Feyre's soft-spoken older sister.
"No this is literally elain!" one user argued. "Looking at some of her pictures compared to fan art of Elain, it's literally her!"
Another added, "She is definitely more elain coded."
However, some fans don't want the forthcoming series—written by Maas and Outlander creator Ronald D. Moore—to be live action at all.
"It should only be animated," one user insisted, "and I will die on this hill."
Of course, only time will tell which of these predictions will be correct. After all , the show—set to premiere on Hulu—was still in the story-building stage as of February.
"That show has been in development," Hulu chief Craig Erwich told reporters at the Television Critics Association at the time, per Variety, "but I don’t have any news to share today.”
While you wait patiently for A Court of Thorns and Roses to hit TV screens, catch up on all the shows that premiered this year.
Virgin River (Netflix) - Dec. 19
This sixth season promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
Laid (Peacock) - Dec. 19
In the new series, a woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f--ked up rom-com where the answer to “why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (Hulu) - Dec. 20
The Broad City alum tackles everything from motherhood to being a stoner in her new stand-up special.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS) - Dec. 20
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, the special features a new format combining compelling stories, music, comedy and a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.
2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (Peacock) - Dec. 23
2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. The comedic duo will close out the year with their unfiltered humor as they recap the past year of pop culture, sports, social media and politics. The special will feature guest appearances from the year’s most talked about celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, Mookie Betts, Kenny G, Blake Griffin, Jon Hamm, Jonquel Jones, Seth Meyers, mgk and Rashida ‘Sheedz’ Olayiwola.
The Flipping El Moussas (HGTV) - Dec. 26
Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.
The season will kick off in Hawthorne, California, where Tarek and Heather Rae tackle their most extreme flip project to date.
Squid Game 2 (Netfix) - Dec. 26
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.