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BridgertonstarSimone Ashleyis more than happy to pass the baton over to costarNicola Coughlanfor the show’s upcoming third season.
In a conversation with PEOPLE, Ashley explained why she is looking forward to seeing Coughlan’s character, Penelope Featherington, become the season 3 protagonist and find love withLuke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.
“She’s galloping, she’s long, long into the sunset,” Ashley, 27, said on the red carpet at the TIME100 Next 2022 event on Tuesday.
Ashley also expressed anticipation for the public to see the advancement of theBridgertonstory, with pride for both Coughlan, 35, and Newton, 29. “I’m so excited for everyone to see Luke and Nicola’s season,” she added.
“They are carrying it so graciously, smashing it,” she continued. “I think the world’s not ready. They’re both stunning, both such talented actors.”
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In May, Coughlan revealed that season 3 would follow Colin and Penelope’s love story, making Colin the third Bridgerton sibling to have their love story in the spotlight.
“Like Lady Whistledown, I have been keeping a secret for quite some time and I can confirm to you all that season 3 is Colin and Penelope’s love story,” she said during Netflix’s FYSEE Space’s ATAS panel. “I have kept that secret since two weeks into season 2. This is the first time I am saying it here.”
Colin and Penelope’s relationship has been a slow burn, with a very strong friendship built between the two of them. At the end of season 2, Penelope overheard Colin imply he couldn’t see Penelope in a romantic manner.
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Season 3 ofBridgertondoes not yet have a release date.
source: people.com
