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Bridgerton star to have smaller role in Netflix series after being cast in Only Murders in the Building: ‘I had an epic run’

Bridgerton star to have smaller role in Netflix series after being cast in Only Murders in the Building: ‘I had an epic run’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter When Bridgerton returns for a new season, it will be without one of its original stars in the main ensemble, in what they’ve called a “bittersweet” development. While each season focuses on a different couple, Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington has been an active presence on the Netflix show since its very first episode in 2020. However, she’ll have a reduced role in season five after being cast in comedy series Only Murders in the Building opposite Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in ‘Bridgerton’ (Netflix) “I feel very lucky – it’s the best of both worlds, because I’m currently filming on Only Murders, but I still get to pop back to Bridgerton now and then and see everybody, and it’s just like coming home,” the Irish star told E! News. “You’re like, ‘Oh, hey guys, how …

Bridgerton and Peaky Blinders stars in first look at hit drama return

Bridgerton and Peaky Blinders stars in first look at hit drama return

Published by Daniella Wilson

Two images have been released for I Am Helen, the latest addition to Dominic Savage’s I Am series, giving us our first look at Nicola Coughlan and Joe Cole in their roles. The two-part season, which has once again been written and directed by Savage and produced by award winning Me+You Productions, stars Coughlan as Helen, with the Bridgerton actor having developed the story with Savage. Peaky Blinders star Cole’s role is currently under wraps, but he appears to be playing Helen’s partner, with the images showing the two of them sat on a bed, seemingly arguing. The synopsis for I Am Helen says: “Told through a female lens, the story examines the pressures and expectations placed on women while confronting the realities of toxic masculinity and the damage it can create in modern relationships.” Nicola Coughlan and Joe Cole in I Am Helen. Me and You Productions/Channel 4 There have been three previous seasons of I Am, although the most recent was just one episode, I Am Ruth, which starred Kate Winslet and aired in …

Jennifer Saunders and Bridgerton favourite confirmed for Only Murders in the Building season 6

Jennifer Saunders and Bridgerton favourite confirmed for Only Murders in the Building season 6

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Only Murders in the Building is officially filming in London – and they have a team of famous faces from the UK ready to welcome them. Season 5 ended on a cliffhanger and a new murder mystery to solve for Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), when rival podcaster Cinda Canning (Tina Fey) died in front of their Arconia apartment complex in New York. It’s since been confirmed that season 6 will see the trio coming across the pond to Dear Ol’ Blighty as they follow clues over who could be responsible. Now the team have confirmed the faces joining them on this new adventure includes British icon Jennifer Saunders, Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, and Bad Sisters’ Sharon Horgan. Jennifer Saunders. Sean Teale (The Gold), Amar Chadha-Patel (The Decameron), Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) and Matthew Beard (Funny Woman) will also be joining the cast. But will they be friends or foes for our podcast hosts-turned-amateur sleuths? Currently, no new information about who the actors will be playing is known – though given the …

‘Bridgerton’ Baby Names Trend Rising In Popularity

‘Bridgerton’ Baby Names Trend Rising In Popularity

Published by Sam Flores

If you’re a Bridgerton fan and have been noticing more Daphnes, Penelopes and Eloises on the playground and in baby announcements of late, you’re not imagining it. New data from the Social Security Administration shows that several names of characters from the Netflix period drama Bridgerton are climbing the U.S. baby name charts. “Ever since arriving in December of 2020, ‘Bridgerton’ baby names have been exactly what parents needed,” Abby Sandel, creator of the baby name blog Appellation Mountain, told HuffPost. “They’re vintage, elegant and fun, just like the Vitamin String Quartet-fuelled soundtrack.” Between 2024 and 2025, both Eloise and Daphne jumped 15 spots to No. 49 and No. 178, respectively. Benedict leapt 100 spots to No. 814, Penelope rose six spots to No. 22, Francesca gained eight spots to No. 307, Simon climbed 21 spots to No. 230, and Violet got a little bump from No. 15 to No. 13. Even Hyacinth – perhaps the most distinctive name in the ‘Bridgerton’ universe – saw its numbers tick up, with 33 baby girls receiving the …

Already Excited For Bridgerton Season 5? Everything We Can Tell You So Far

Already Excited For Bridgerton Season 5? Everything We Can Tell You So Far

Published by Sam Flores

Francesca and Michaela’s first meeting marked a turning point for Bridgerton Now that Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha’s characters have found their happily ever, we’re ready for some more Bridgerton. Back in March, Netflix began teasing more information about what fans should expect from the hit period drama’s next chapter, with its fifth iteration set to mark a turning point for Bridgerton. If you’re as excited as us to return to the Ton, here’s everything we can tell you so far about the upcoming season 5… What will Bridgerton season 5 be about? After months of speculation, Netflix finally announced that the first series will revolve around Hannah Dodd’s Francesca and Masali Baduza’s Michaela. The official synopsis for season five reads: “The fifth season of Bridgerton spotlights introverted middle daughter Francesca. Two years after losing her beloved husband John, Fran decides to re-enter the marriage mart for practical reasons. “But when John’s cousin Michaela returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic …

The Sims 4 reveals Bridgerton collaboration, and it starts very soon

The Sims 4 reveals Bridgerton collaboration, and it starts very soon

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Some collaborations just make sense, and we’d argue that this is one of them: The Sims 4 is teaming up with Bridgerton for a suite of themed content. While some collabs between unlikely bedfellows take us by surprise (see: Pokémon X National Trust), this feels like a match made in heaven that Queen Charlotte, Lady Whistedown, and the gossip-loving denizens of The Ton would surely approve of. And better yet, it’s kicking off very soon indeed! You only have to wait a week or so for this content to be playable in the game. This news comes as fans continue to wait for The Sims: Project Rene (the huge upcoming update that was formerly referred to as The Sims 5 among fans), and it should go some way to keeping us entertained in the meantime. So, what’s the deal with the Bridgerton content coming to The Sims 4? When does it kick off, and what is it exactly? There are two main moments for fans to be aware of, so allow us to break them …

Bridgerton fan-favourite says she ‘won’t be in season five much’

Bridgerton fan-favourite says she ‘won’t be in season five much’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has downplayed her involvement in the forthcoming season of Netflix’s hit period drama. Coughlan, who first rose to fame on Channel 4’s Derry Girls before being cast as Bridgerton’s Penelope Featherington in 2020, said she “won’t be in it very much”, as the new season begins filming. Bridgerton is known for shifting its perspective between characters, with individual season arcs focusing on new characters every year. Season three of Bridgerton saw Coughlan take centre stage, with the main plotline focusing on Penelope’s love affair with Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in ‘Bridgerton’ (Netflix) However, subsequent seasons have seen Coughlan’s character return to being a supporting player. Speaking on the Dish podcast, Coughlan said: “Season five has started filming already, so I won’t be in it very much. But I’m always happy to come …

The Vicar of Dibley and Bridgerton star James Fleet has a famous wife

The Vicar of Dibley and Bridgerton star James Fleet has a famous wife

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James Fleet has starred in some of the biggest shows over the years, including as Hugo Horton in The Vicar of Dibley and King George III in global smash Bridgerton. The star, 74, first rose to fame in 1979 when he appeared in an episode of The Omega Factor, before following it up with roles in Dempsey and Makepeace, Boon, The Bill, and Murder Most Horrid. In the same year as he landed his breakout role, he also starred in British romcom Four Weddings and a Funeral, where he played Tom. James’s career has continued to flourish since his major roles, with the actor also featuring in Sense and Sensibility, The Phantom of the Opera, Operation Mincemeat, Chambers, Midsomer Murders, Outlander and Dodger. However, James isn’t the only famous face in his family, as since 1984, the star has been married to the actress Jane Booker. Scroll down for all you need to know… James’s famous wife Jane Booker Jane has over 40 credits to her name, with the star making her debut in Angels …

Bridgerton star gives verdict on surprise Whistledown season 4 twist

Bridgerton star gives verdict on surprise Whistledown season 4 twist

Published by Daniella Wilson

While the fourth season of Bridgerton was very much concerned with the love story of Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), there was plenty else going on within the Ton. Now that the fifth season lead’s love story has also been confirmed, fans can continue to ideate about how they think things will unfold – but season 4 also delivered quite the surprise ending. The fourth season of the hit Netflix drama saw Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) retire from being Whistledown after realising that a life in the spotlight wasn’t one she wanted. But in season 4’s final moments, Penelope is writing away at her desk once again. However, she’s not writing Whistledown but a novel of her own, as she tells husband Colin (Luke Newton). Colin is left confused though, handing Penelope a copy of Whistledown before asking her who has written that. What a cliffhanger! Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton in Bridgerton. Liam Daniel/Netflix Asking Coughlan what she made of the Whistledown twist while promoting the second season of …

Bridgerton and White Lotus stars Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood next SNL UK hosts

Bridgerton and White Lotus stars Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood next SNL UK hosts

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Saturday Night Live UK has announced its next hosts ahead of the sketch show’s return from a mid-season hiatus. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will present the series on 25 April, with musical guests Foo Fighters, while Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and The White Lotus, will guest host on 2 May. She’ll be joined by the singer Meek. Since the launch of SNL UK on Sky last month, Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed and Jack Whitehall have fronted the comedy series. The show is taking a break this weekend, but will be back the following week with Coughlan, who made a brief appearance in the show’s debut episode. Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood are hosting ‘SNL UK’ (Getty Images) Musical guests so far have included Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Kasabian and Jorja Smith. The …