“Bridgerton” — Netflix’s hit period production about upper-class courtship in England’s Regency era — is a world populated with sparkling balls, intricate courtship rituals, extravagant attire, and insidious gossip. And, apart from the Julia Quinn novels, there’s a surprising inspiration for it: West Hollywood.  “Definitely,” creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen tells Out, with a … Continue reading ‘Bridgerton’ creator Chris Van Dusen says queer cruising influences series