Netflix boss reveals Bridgerton's racially diverse cast was found using an 'inclusion lens' Verna Myers said the company supported diverse lead producers and showrunners for the series as well as its executive producer Shonda Rhymes Bridgerton is a romantic drama set in Regency London which re-imagines the period as one where black and white people were equal Ms Myers said the historical lack of black employees in the technology and entertainment industries is down to industry trends She explained: 'We had a special person to think about recruitment, specifically for underrepresented groups, and we started with people of colour' Ms Myers said companies should back up talk of diversity with action such as Netflix's new £350,000 scheme to help develop black creative talent