The glamorous world of "Bridgerton" is no stranger to intense drama and sizzling romance, but a recent behind-the-scenes revelation by Nicola Coughlan has added a touch of humor to the steamy saga. In an amusing twist, Coughlan shared a photo highlighting a furniture mishap that occurred during a particularly passionate scene with her co-star Luke Newton.
Nicola Coughlan, known for her role as Penelope Featherington, delighted fans by posting a photo on Instagram featuring herself and Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) next to a broken chaise longue.
The picture captures Coughlan’s cheeky grin and a thumbs-up, encapsulating the lighthearted spirit behind the scenes. “Part Two is out now, we put our hearts and souls into it, hope you love watching it as much as we loved filming it,” she captioned the image.
Lizzy H Talbot, the show’s intimacy coordinator, also shared the image, adding, “Been waiting FOREVER for this to come out! It might be my most favorite work picture I’ve ever taken.
You just KNOW it’s going to be a great scene when something like this happens.”
The scene in question appears in episode five of the newly released second half of Season 3. It features Penelope and Colin, affectionately dubbed “Polin” by fans, in a heated moment that led to the unexpected destruction of the furniture.
The intensity and chemistry between the characters were palpable, leading to speculation about a real-life romance between the actors.
“You absolutely SMASHED this season in every sense of the word and it was a total joy and privilege to work with you,” Talbot praised Coughlan and Newton. “This was a scene I won’t ever forget and couldn’t be more proud of everyone involved.”
Fans have been quick to express their adoration for the scene and the undeniable chemistry between Coughlan and Newton. “Nicola Coughlan is brilliant... I refuse to believe her and Luke Newton are not an item,” one fan tweeted. Another viewer shared, “I swear to you, I’ve never seen something as delicate as the mirror scene. It was full of intimacy, complicity, pure love and trust. The best love-making scene I’ve ever seen in my life.
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The buzz surrounding their performances has only intensified, with many praising the authenticity and emotion conveyed in their scenes. “Dear directors, THAT is how you do a sex scene,” one fan aptly noted.
Coughlan had previously hinted at the furniture mishap while promoting the season on Capital Breakfast radio.
“It snapped and I have a picture of the snap,” she recounted. “But yeah, we did break it during a sexy scene because we were really going for it.”
She also shared her feelings about filming the intimate scenes, emphasizing how “empowered” she felt and the importance of working with the “amazing” intimacy coordinator, Lizzy H Talbot.
During a recent appearance on ITV’s This Morning, Coughlan and Newton laughed about the incident.
“We did stop because we broke the furniture when we were doing it. We were really going for it,” Coughlan confessed. Newton added, “We’ve worked together for so long that we can communicate without having to say much, and I knew that we were both thinking ‘We’re killing this.’”
With the second half of Season 3 now out, fans are eagerly watching the continued development of Penelope and Colin’s relationship.
The accidental furniture mishap has added a charming, real-life anecdote to the on-screen romance, endearing the actors even more to their audience.
As "Bridgerton" continues to captivate viewers with its blend of romance, drama, and occasional humor, one wonders: What other behind-the-scenes stories will emerge from future seasons? How will the dynamic between Penelope and Colin evolve? Share your thoughts and predictions as we all eagerly anticipate more delightful moments from the world of "Bridgerton.
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