Bridgerton star reveals how he had Nicola Coughlan ‘in headlock’ in awkward mishap

The second half of Bridgerton season three has lastly arrived, and Colin and Penelope's story has lastly (hopefully!) moved on to a fortunately ever after. The ultimate 4 episodes premiered in London on Wednesday night, with one of many present's stars telling HELLO! how one well-known scene from the present went horribly mistaken…

Partly one, one of the talked-about scenes is when a scorching air balloon goes uncontrolled and virtually kills Penelope, who’s saved when Colin jumps in to avoid wasting her. Nevertheless, her lover Lord Debling jumps into the water to avoid wasting her, and actor Sam Phillips, who performs the courageous bachelor, explains how filming that second went terribly mistaken.

Sam advised Hiya!: “It was humorous as a result of we needed to have an enormous rehearsal the place we deliberate all the things out – after which on the day I assumed I may repeat what I did in rehearsal, but it surely didn't go as deliberate. It didn't go nicely in any respect. I stored tearing my trousers, or upsetting Nicola [Coughlan] within the headlock place – so it didn't go as easily as I needed, however ultimately we obtained there.

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He additionally revealed what to anticipate from the second season, telling: “I'm sworn to secrecy, however all I can say is there's going to be much more mischief, extra large surprises, extra romance – it's all there.”

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Nicola, who performs Penelope, has change into an enormous star since season three half one arrived on Netflix in Might, and Sam spoke fondly of her co-star. She defined: “It was a pleasure as a result of she made me really feel very welcome. Clearly most of my scenes had been with Nick.

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“So the truth that she got here as much as me on the primary day simply to say, 'Hello, we're going to be doing lots collectively' — and from there we did a variety of rehearsals and dance rehearsals to get to know one another and so I’ve solely blissful recollections of the entire thing.”

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Speaking about intercourse scenes, she mentioned: “It's at all times good to brush your enamel, and it's additionally good to be good to the particular person you're filming a scene with. Clearly understanding you're going to be filming a intercourse scene could be very awkward, so simply having 5 minutes of dialog earlier than doing a intercourse scene has at all times helped me mentally put together.”