In exciting news for 'Bridgerton' fans, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton recently gave a teaser of their on-screen romance at a special Valentine's Day fan event in London. Coughlan, who portrays Lady Penelope on the show, and Newton, who plays her longtime crush Colin Bridgerton, hinted that the upcoming Season 3 might finally see their characters getting together. With the release of the new season on Netflix scheduled for May 16 and June 13, viewers are eagerly anticipating the unfolding of their love story.
Reflecting on their intimate scenes, Coughlan admitted that it was initially a bit daunting considering they were friends. However, she shared that being able to talk about it and have a laugh made the experience enjoyable. Newton chimed in, revealing that the steamy interactions are not limited to just Lady Penelope and Colin, but rather extend across the entire upscale society, or the 'Ton,' featured in the show.
Jess Brownell, taking over as showrunner from Chris Van Dusen for Season 3, chimed in about the appeal of the growing romance between the couple. She highlighted how both characters, Penelope and Colin, are underdogs in their own ways. Brownell believes that witnessing them embrace their strengths and self-discovery will resonate with viewers who have experienced unrequited love or felt like underdogs in their own lives.
Shonda Rhimes, one of the masterminds behind 'Bridgerton,' also expressed her excitement for viewers to witness the development of a romantic relationship between characters they already know. Rhimes highlighted that typically, the audience meets a new person falling in love with one of the regulars, but this time viewers are already rooting for the couple since they are already familiar with them.
Julia Quinn, the author of the 'Bridgerton' novels on which the show is based, praised the decision to explore a 'friends to lovers' story for Penelope and Colin. She noted that this narrative is not often seen on television and assured fans that it has been executed exceptionally well.
While the cast and creative team behind 'Bridgerton' are thrilled with the response from the audience, Rhimes acknowledged that they cannot always please everyone. She humorously stated that receiving demanding letters from fans is a sign of success because it shows their investment in the show. Brownell also added that for the most part, the season is already filmed by the time announcements are made, making it impossible to incorporate fan input. Nevertheless, she revealed that each episode contains an Easter egg for fans who adore Quinn's source material.
Coughlan shared an interesting tidbit requested by fans, which made its way into the show. After fans pleaded for a scene where Penelope referred to Colin as 'Mr. Bridgerton' instead of using his first name, Brownell incorporated the request. Additionally, Quinn disclosed that a beloved scene where Penelope tends to Colin's injured hand has successfully made it into the screen adaptation.
While Rhimes is already preparing for Season 4, she remained tight-lipped about who the next romantic leads might be. When she was asked if the creative team had any ideas in mind, she simply replied, 'We do, but we're not going to tell you!'
As viewers eagerly await the arrival of 'Bridgerton' Season 3, the hints and insights shared by the cast and creative team have heightened the anticipation. With the promise of a blossoming romance between Lady Penelope and Colin, fans can't wait to witness them stepping into their power and finding love.
