When it comes to Bridgerton’s intimate scenes, the intensity is undeniable. Season 3 of the show, based on Julia Quinn’s fourth book, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, features a new dynamic between Penelope and Colin.
Season 3 focuses on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Showrunner Jess Brownell explained that the scenes featuring these characters introduce a different tone: We have a fabulous intimacy coordinator named Lizzy Talbot who does rehearsals with them, and everything is led by what the actors are comfortable with.
This season moves beyond “torture and longing”, turning to a relationship grounded in deep friendship and laughter. Brownell shared: There’s a lot of laughter between them this season… portraying a relationship where two people can laugh together a lot – I think is a nice example to put on TV.
Embodying Friendship and Romance
The evolution in Colin and Penelope’s story stands out in comparison with other relationships across previous seasons. The foundation of their intimacy is different due to their longstanding friendship. Nicola Coughlan revealed her own involvement in shaping these scenes, asserting,I specifically asked for certain lines and moments to be included…
While addressing online body shaming, Coughlan chose to shoot certain nude scenes proactively. She described filming some moments for Season 3 as her choice, highlighting her commitment to autonomy over how her character is portrayed.There’s one scene where I’m very naked on camera, and that was my idea, my choice.
A Unique Dynamic
The shift from torturous longing to mutual respect offers fresh dynamics within the narrative. While Season 3 still retains some elements of longing—like Penelope’s years-long crush on Colin—their romance evolves differently. Eventually, Colin becomes the one falling hard for Penelope, flipping earlier dynamics.
Additionally, significant moments in earlier seasons focused on longing too. For instance, the classic enemies-to-lovers trope between Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Simone Ashley) added depth to their evolving relationship.
The Role of Intimacy Coordinators
An essential aspect of managing these scenes is due to Lizzy Talbot’s meticulous coordination approach. Jess Brownell praised her work:Lizzy Talbot’s been with us from Season 1 doing intimacy coordinating,… choreographing every move… understanding what the actor’s comfort level is.
Talbot treats intimacy scenes as stunts—requiring precision and careful attention to actors’ needs.
Paving the Way in Regency Romance
The creative approach to such storytelling underlines why fans eagerly waited for the second part of Season 3 after its release in May.The year-long wait has only added fuel to viewership anticipation, ready to see more humorous yet heartfelt moments unfold between Colin and Penelope.
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