‘Bridgerton’ stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan reunite at the London production of his play, ‘The Shape of Things.'.Photo:Nicola Coughlan/InstagramBridgertonseason 3 may have wrapped, but that doesn’t meanNicola CoughlanandLuke Newton’s friendship has to do the same!The season 3 stars caught up in London’s West End, where Newton, 30, is currently starring in a production ofThe Shape of Things.Coughlan, 36, shared a sweet photo from the pair’s reunion on Instagram with an ode to Newton’s acting chops. “Smashing it up on the London stage and I’m so proud, you’re the best @lukenewtonuk,” she captioned the snap.Newton, 30, shared a pic of his own on his Instagram Story alongside the added caption, “reunited.”Fans of theBridgertonuniverse already know that Coughlan and Newton have played best friends on the series since season 1. And while things between them have remained strictly platonic, Coughlan’s character, Penelope Featherington, has retained a lifelong crush on Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.Season 3 of the series is gearing up to explore a romance between the “just friends” as they both age into the ton’s marriage scene.‘Bridgerton’ star Luke Newton shares a photo of his reunion with costar Nicola Coughlin at the London production of his play, ‘The Shape of Things.'.Luke Newton/InstagramSpeaking of the upcoming season,Coughlan told PEOPLEthat romance is the entire theme. “I always look at the three seasons like this. I think season 1 was about passion, season 2 was about longing and season 3, I think it’s romance all the way,” she said. “It’s just so romantic.”That doesn’t mean Coughlan and Newton’s time on set was ultra-serious, though. They’ve been feeling strange about the potential of kissing each other since season 1.“And then season 3 comes on and we were like, ‘Oh God,’ and then it’s like, it’s my friend. Ihave to kiss my friend,” she recalled toEntertainment Tonight.Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton.'.Liam Daniel/Netflix“Oh my God, there was one day where we had to sort of do like a very romantic, beautifully written romantic scene,” she continued to recall. “And we were just like peeing ourselves with laughter, ‘cause you just have to, like, look into each other’s eyes and we were like, ‘Oh God.’”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.There isn’t an official release date forBridgertonseason 3 just yet. For now, fans can catch up onBridgertonseasons 1 and 2, as well as spinoffQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, on Netflix.
‘Bridgerton’ stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan reunite at the London production of his play, ‘The Shape of Things.'.Photo:Nicola Coughlan/Instagram
Nicola Coughlan/Instagram
Bridgertonseason 3 may have wrapped, but that doesn’t meanNicola CoughlanandLuke Newton’s friendship has to do the same!The season 3 stars caught up in London’s West End, where Newton, 30, is currently starring in a production ofThe Shape of Things.Coughlan, 36, shared a sweet photo from the pair’s reunion on Instagram with an ode to Newton’s acting chops. “Smashing it up on the London stage and I’m so proud, you’re the best @lukenewtonuk,” she captioned the snap.Newton, 30, shared a pic of his own on his Instagram Story alongside the added caption, “reunited.”Fans of theBridgertonuniverse already know that Coughlan and Newton have played best friends on the series since season 1. And while things between them have remained strictly platonic, Coughlan’s character, Penelope Featherington, has retained a lifelong crush on Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.Season 3 of the series is gearing up to explore a romance between the “just friends” as they both age into the ton’s marriage scene.‘Bridgerton’ star Luke Newton shares a photo of his reunion with costar Nicola Coughlin at the London production of his play, ‘The Shape of Things.'.Luke Newton/InstagramSpeaking of the upcoming season,Coughlan told PEOPLEthat romance is the entire theme. “I always look at the three seasons like this. I think season 1 was about passion, season 2 was about longing and season 3, I think it’s romance all the way,” she said. “It’s just so romantic.”That doesn’t mean Coughlan and Newton’s time on set was ultra-serious, though. They’ve been feeling strange about the potential of kissing each other since season 1.“And then season 3 comes on and we were like, ‘Oh God,’ and then it’s like, it’s my friend. Ihave to kiss my friend,” she recalled toEntertainment Tonight.Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton.'.Liam Daniel/Netflix“Oh my God, there was one day where we had to sort of do like a very romantic, beautifully written romantic scene,” she continued to recall. “And we were just like peeing ourselves with laughter, ‘cause you just have to, like, look into each other’s eyes and we were like, ‘Oh God.’”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.There isn’t an official release date forBridgertonseason 3 just yet. For now, fans can catch up onBridgertonseasons 1 and 2, as well as spinoffQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, on Netflix.
Bridgertonseason 3 may have wrapped, but that doesn’t meanNicola CoughlanandLuke Newton’s friendship has to do the same!
The season 3 stars caught up in London’s West End, where Newton, 30, is currently starring in a production ofThe Shape of Things.
Coughlan, 36, shared a sweet photo from the pair’s reunion on Instagram with an ode to Newton’s acting chops. “Smashing it up on the London stage and I’m so proud, you’re the best @lukenewtonuk,” she captioned the snap.
Newton, 30, shared a pic of his own on his Instagram Story alongside the added caption, “reunited.”
Fans of theBridgertonuniverse already know that Coughlan and Newton have played best friends on the series since season 1. And while things between them have remained strictly platonic, Coughlan’s character, Penelope Featherington, has retained a lifelong crush on Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.
Season 3 of the series is gearing up to explore a romance between the “just friends” as they both age into the ton’s marriage scene.
‘Bridgerton’ star Luke Newton shares a photo of his reunion with costar Nicola Coughlin at the London production of his play, ‘The Shape of Things.'.Luke Newton/Instagram
Luke Newton/Instagram
Speaking of the upcoming season,Coughlan told PEOPLEthat romance is the entire theme. “I always look at the three seasons like this. I think season 1 was about passion, season 2 was about longing and season 3, I think it’s romance all the way,” she said. “It’s just so romantic.”
That doesn’t mean Coughlan and Newton’s time on set was ultra-serious, though. They’ve been feeling strange about the potential of kissing each other since season 1.
“And then season 3 comes on and we were like, ‘Oh God,’ and then it’s like, it’s my friend. Ihave to kiss my friend,” she recalled toEntertainment Tonight.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton.'.Liam Daniel/Netflix
Liam Daniel/Netflix
“Oh my God, there was one day where we had to sort of do like a very romantic, beautifully written romantic scene,” she continued to recall. “And we were just like peeing ourselves with laughter, ‘cause you just have to, like, look into each other’s eyes and we were like, ‘Oh God.’”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
There isn’t an official release date forBridgertonseason 3 just yet. For now, fans can catch up onBridgertonseasons 1 and 2, as well as spinoffQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, on Netflix.
source: people.com
