Bridgerton season 3’: Nicola Coughlan discloses Luke Newton was sick while filming of critical 'Polin' ballroom scene

‘Bridgerton Season 3’ has swept viewers into the highly anticipated romance between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, affectionately known as "Polin" by fans. But while the beauty and drama of the Regency-era ballrooms took center stage, actress Nicola Coughlan revealed that shooting one of the season's most important scenes had its own challenges - including co-star Luke Newton struggling with illness.A challenging beginning to an iconic sceneDuring a sit-down with British Vogue, Nicola Coughlan spoke candidly about the very first scene she shot with Luke Newton for the upcoming season. The scene that she is describing is the now-famous ballroom scene, where Colin can be seen in visible turmoil and jealousy as he observes Penelope dancing with yet another eligible suitor. The scene is pivotal in their relationship, foreshadowing the friends-to-lovers storyline that fans have long been waiting to see.Coughlan remembered,"This is the first scene I shot with Luke, and he was sick the first week of filming."While on-screen chemistry and smooth performances might have made it look effortless, the actress confirmed that the experience was anything but. The ballroom scene, not only physically demanding because of its elaborate set, but also one that had both actors dealing with a new dynamic between the characters-a dramatic change from the way they'd interacted before-posed an especially challenging test for the actress.“It was really scary because it was sort of a different dynamic than we’d ever had before on the show,” Coughlan explained.The wedding dress: A dream realizedElsewhere in the interview, Nicola Coughlan shared insights into one of the season’s most anticipated moments: Penelope and Colin’s wedding. The friends-to-lovers romance culminates in a beautiful wedding sequence, and Coughlan’s bridal look was a highlight for both the actress and fans.John Glaser did the wedding dress and worked closely with Coughlan to make sure it was just right."He asked me what I would like to wear, and that was really, really cool," she said, reporting that they took reference from Vivienne Westwood before settling on a design.The outcome was a dainty and easy-to-wear gown that Coughlan wore for the course of the three-week shoot on the wedding scenes."I adored it extremely, extremely much," she said looking back on the experience.What's next for bridgerton?With Season 3 already out on Netflix, fans have to wait for even more romance and drama since production for Season 4 is already complete. Season 4 will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), delivering a new love story in the treasured Regency world.Bridgerton remains to captivate viewers with its mix of sultry romance, opulent costumes, and behind-the-scenes tales that make the magic on screen even more astounding.