Los Angeles, March 18 -- Acclaimed television producer Shonda Rhimes has hinted at a possible new direction for the "Bridgerton" franchise, suggesting that a future spin-off may pivot towards the life and emotional world of Violet Bridgerton, the family's dignified matriarch.

In a recent conversation on Craig Melvin's podcast, Rhimes shared that Violet, played by Ruth Gemmell, has long stood out as a character worthy of deeper exploration, reports DATELINE.

"I've always said that I thought if we were going to do something like that, Violet would be a great person to tell the story about," said Rhimes. "That's a possibility."Violet Bridgerton is mother to the Bridgerton children and plays a major role in all four seasons. After setting up ...