‘Bridgerton’ Star Luke Newton Teases Hot Season 3: ‘It’s Steamy Across the Board’

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K.J. Yossman Nicola Coughlin and Luke Newton teased their upcoming on-screen romance at a Valentine’s Day “Bridgerton” fan event in London.

Coughlin plays Lady Penelope in the show while Newton is her longtime crush Colin Bridgerton. After two seasons of meaningful looks and crossed wires, the duo may finally get together in Season 3, which drops on Netflix in two parts later this year (May 16 and June 13). “It was scary that we were friends to begin with because if you thought about doing that stuff with your friend it’s quite like ‘Ooh,’” Coughlin said of some of their racier scenes. “But then we could talk about it and have a laugh about it and ended up quite fun.” Newton pointed out that it’s not just Lady P and Colin who are getting hot and bothered in the ‘Ton, as the upscale society in the show is called. “It’s just steamy across the board,” said Newton. “There’s lots of people within the ‘Ton that are at it.

It’s not just us!” Jess Brownell, who takes over from Chris Van Dusen as showrunner on Season 3, said the blossoming romance between the couple was sure to appeal to viewers. “Colin and Penelope are underdogs in many ways,” Brownell said. “You have Penelope who’s the perennial wallflower, and you have Colin who’s the third son that hasn’t quite found himself.

And you get to see these characters step into their power this year, which I think will make a lot of people who’ve ever had an unrequited crush or felt like an underdog feel very seen.” Rhimes, who was also at the fan event alongside many of the cast, said she was excited for viewers to get to watch characters they already know begin a romantic relationship.