Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Reveals The Season 2 Scene That Made Her Feel ‘Sick’ Amid Filming
There will never be a day where this scene does not vex the actress.
www.cinemablend.comHere are the latest updates I can share:
- Nicola Coughlan says she’ll have a limited presence in Bridgerton season 5 because filming has started and her scenes are few. She noted she’ll pop in for a few days here and there rather than lead the season, with more to come in subsequent appearances.[1][3]
- Season 5 is proceeding with Benedict’s storyline taking the spotlight this time, while Penelope’s role is more restrained as she steps back from the Lady Whistledown persona in this phase of the series.[3][1]
- Commentary from showrunner Jess Brownell indicates Penelope’s evolution continues to influence season 5’s arc, but she’s not the focal point this go-around, allowing other characters to drive the central plots.[1]
If you’d like, I can summarize what these sources say about Penelope’s trajectory, or pull in more details about the other season 5 cast and story directions.
Citations:
- Nicola Coughlan hints she won’t be in Bridgerton Season 5 much: Us Weekly article (2026-04-29).[1]
- Nicola Coughlan Teases Penelope’s fate in Season 5: E! Online (2026-04-30).[3]