A Norfolk-born actor has now reached a global audience as he stars in the smash-hit new Netflix series Queen Charlotte.

It is a six-part prequel to Bridgerton and is centered on Queen Charlotte's rise to power and how her marriage to King George sparked a societal shift as well as a great love story. 

While in the main Bridgerton series, set in the Regency period, her footman Brimsley is played by Hugh Sachs, in Queen Charlotte the younger version in the 18th century is portrayed by Sam Clemmett.

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Norwich Evening News: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte and Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley Picture:Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023 Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte and Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley Picture:Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023 (Image: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023)

Mr Clemmett, aged 29, was born in Brundall on the outskirts of Norwich and went to Thorpe St Andrew School.

He honed his craft on the Norwich Theatre Royal Arts Course and got his big break playing Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on both the West End and Broadway.

Norwich Evening News: Sam Clemmett with his former drama tutor Michelle Montague at Norwich Theatre Royal Sam Clemmett with his former drama tutor Michelle Montague at Norwich Theatre Royal (Image: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023)

Mr Clemmett said: "I was part of the Theatre Royal course and am indebted to my former drama tutor Michelle Montague. 

"I spend a lot of my time in New York and London for work, but I miss the Norfolk countryside and I am also a big fisherman - I try to get back when I can to see my family and dog Noah."

Norwich Evening News: Sam Clemmett at the premiere for Queen Charlotte in Los Angeles Picture: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NetflixSam Clemmett at the premiere for Queen Charlotte in Los Angeles Picture: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix (Image: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)

He has received widespread praise for his latest role, particularly for Young Brimsley's romance with the king's footman Reynolds (Freddie Dennis) for LGBTQ+ representation.

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India Amarteifio in the title role of Young Queen Charlotte has also had rave reviews.

Norwich Evening News: Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley and Freddie Dennis as Reynolds in Queen Charlotte Picture: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley and Freddie Dennis as Reynolds in Queen Charlotte Picture: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023 (Image: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023)

Mr Clemmett added: "Shonda Rhimes [creator of Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte] has created a beautifully inclusive and diverse world.

"Getting the opportunity to portray the first queer storyline in this universe was an honouring experience and the reaction has been overwhelming." 

All episodes of Queen Charlotte are now available on Netflix.