Luke Newton, the charming actor who plays Colin Bridgerton in the Netflix sensation, is stepping into the spotlight as Season 3 focuses on his character's whirlwind romance with Penelope Featherington. But behind those dashing smiles and smoldering glances lies a thoughtful actor seeking guidance from his predecessors and navigating the pressures of fame.
A Legacy of Leading Men
With the first two seasons catapulting Regé-Jean Page and Jonathan Bailey to superstardom, Newton admits to feeling the weight of expectations.
"It's kind of mind-blowing and almost something I don't even want to think about," Newton confessed to ET.
But the actor isn't facing the pressure alone. He's sought advice from the previous Bridgerton heartthrobs.
"I checked in with Regé recently, and I speak to Johnny all the time," Newton shared. "It's kind of like passing down the knowledge of what it's like to kind of front the show."ADVERTISEMENT
Love, Betrayal, and a Rollercoaster of Emotions
Season 3 picks up after Penelope overhears Colin declare he would never court her, leaving their friendship shattered.
"That was a hard scene to shoot,"
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