Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, co-stars on the hit show Bridgerton, recently discussed their experiences filming racy scenes together as the characters Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. During a trip to Galway, Nicola took Luke to her hometown and introduced him to her family. They enjoyed traditional Irish food and Guinness, with Luke admitting he couldn’t keep up with the Irish when it came to drinking. The pair also attended a screening of the series in Galway, where Nicola’s mother was present, and a sweet moment between Luke and her mother became viral online.
The end of part one of Bridgerton saw Penelope and Colin getting hot and heavy in the back of a carriage, which excited fans of the show. The actors shared that the scene was filmed in a soundproof carriage, leading them to keep going even after the director had called cut. Despite the steamy nature of the scene, Nicola and Luke found filming to be enjoyable and empowering. The pair had input on how the scenes were filmed, which made them feel more comfortable during filming. Nicola shared that they even broke a piece of furniture while shooting one of the scenes.
Nicola appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, where she discussed her character Lady Penelope and gave Lady Whistledown a Real Housewives tagline. She joked that she may be behind the quill, but she is always ahead of the gossip. Despite the show’s steamy scenes, Nicola shared that she asked the producers for a “PG” version of the series so she could watch it with her mother. Bridgerton has become known for its saucy moments, and fans are eagerly anticipating the second half of the third season, set for release on June 13th.
During their promotional trip to Ireland, Nicola and Luke had a memorable time exploring Galway and enjoying the local cuisine and hospitality. Nicola shared that introducing Luke to her family was a special moment, as they tried to get him drunk on pints of Guinness. The pair also attended a screening of the series, where a sweet moment between Nicola’s mother and Luke went viral online. Despite the challenges of filming intimate scenes, Nicola and Luke found it to be a positive and empowering experience, with the freedom to have input on how the scenes were filmed.
The duo shared insights into the filming of the steamy scenes between their characters, including the humorous mishaps that occurred during filming. Nicola revealed that she didn’t know what to expect from shooting the scenes, but with the freedom to have a say in how they were done, she found the experience enjoyable and empowering. Luke joked that the scene in the carriage from the end of part one is the one episode he doesn’t want his mother to watch. Despite the challenges, both actors found the experience of filming the intimate scenes to be fun and enjoyable, with the opportunity to have a say in how they were portrayed on screen.
