Behind the scenes, Shondaland is dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion. In this video, trainees in The Ladder program — a partnership between Shondaland and Netflix that seeks to expand access to technical jobs in the industry to create a pipeline for people in production, location scouting, SFX, costume, hair and makeup, stunts, sound, finance, and more — discuss their roles on set, from working in the camera department to the costume department and everything in between. The trainees — Javier Davis (camera), Titilayo Bangbose (assistant director), Lara Stoffers (sounds), and Iona Ryan (locations) — take fans through their daily duties and explain what it means to be part of such a high-profile series. Join them for a glimpse at the people who helped to make Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story such a success.

Emily Zemler is a freelance writer and journalist based in London. She regularly contributes to the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, PureWow, and TripSavvy, and is the author of two books. Follow her on Twitter @emilyzemler.

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