Nicola Coughlan, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, has shared some intimate behind-the-scenes details about filming the show’s steamy sex scenes. In a candid interview, Nicola revealed that she and her co-star Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton, became so comfortable with each other during filming that they would often lounge around naked between takes.
Nicola shared that the pair reached a point where they felt completely at ease with each other, even in the most intimate of situations. “We’d just finished the big sex scene, the most intense and involved one… and we just felt relieved,” she said. “We were having the best time. They were like, ‘Do you want to get up?’ and we were like, ‘No, no, I’m fine. I’m comfy.'”
As the next season of Bridgerton, which will focus on Penelope and Colin’s love story, approaches, Nicola has hinted that it will be the most raunchy yet. The upcoming season is set to premiere in mid-May, with episodes released in two installments. Nicola has warned that this season is not suitable for family viewing due to its explicit content.
Despite her initial nervousness about filming sex scenes, Nicola ultimately found the experience liberating and empowering. “It was terrifying. I am an Irish woman, and any Irish woman would feel like they can’t do this,” she said. “And then I went and realized, it’s my job, so I better. I had a great partner, and it was terrifying, but really liberating. I was exhausted by the end.”
Nicola Coughlan’s candid insights into the filming of Bridgerton’s sex scenes offer a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of bringing such intimate moments to life on screen. As the show continues to captivate audiences with its blend of romance, drama, and sensuality, Nicola’s story serves as a reminder of the power of vulnerability and the importance of finding comfort and support in the midst of even the most daunting endeavors.
