Nicola Coughlan Drops Surprising ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 News

Nicola Coughlan just dropped some shocking news about “Bridgerton” season 3.

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Many fans expected the Netflix show to follow the order of the books.

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Season 1 and 2 followed the love stories that corresponded to each book.

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However, season 3 is not going to focus on the love story of Benedict.

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Instead, Nicola Coughlan revealed that she will be at the center of season 3.

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Nicola Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington and her alter ego, Lady Whistledown.

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It will focus on the love story between her and Colin (Luke Newton).

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“I have kept that secret since two weeks into season 2,” Nicola revealed.

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Production on season 3 is expected to start in London this summer.

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