Hold onto your parasols, "Bridgerton" fans, because Nicola Coughlan (our beloved Penelope Featherington) and Luke Newton (the dashing Colin Bridgerton) just spilled the tea on a hilariously awkward moment during that unforgettable carriage scene in Season 3.
Let's just say, their on-screen passion got a little too real, leaving the crew scrambling to regain control.
Steamy Scenes and Suppressed Giggles: Polin Heats Up the Carriage
Remember that heart-stopping moment in episode four when Colin leaps into Penelope's carriage after she flees the ball? Sparks fly, feelings are confessed, and things get, well, intense.
Nicola revealed in a recent interview that she and Luke were given a lot of freedom to make the scene their own, creating a sense of authenticity that's hard to fake.
"We had so much control, we felt really empowered," she shared on "The Today Show.
" "We knew what points we had to hit, but it didn't feel stilted or choreographed. We just were like, 'I trust you, you trust me, let's make it the best it can be.'"
But their dedication to delivering a believable performance led to a hilarious mishap – they completely missed the director's cues to cut the scene!
"What Are They Doing?!" Production Crew Left Speechless
As Colin and Penelope's on-screen passion intensified, the crew watched in stunned silence, unsure of how to intervene.
"We didn't know though, they actually called 'Cut!' and we couldn't hear them," Nicola admitted. "So they were all looking at us in the monitors being like, 'What are they doing? What are they doing? What are they doing?'"
Luke, with a mischievous grin, added, "I think the last stop was like, 'STOOOOP!'"
Director to the Rescue: A Hilarious Intervention
Finally, director Andrew Ahn had to take matters into his own hands, rushing to the carriage door to physically stop the steamy scene and remind Nicola and Luke that they'd been given the "cut" signal.
"The director had to come over and be like, 'WHAT WERE YOU DOING!? I told you to stop!'" Nicola laughed, recounting the awkward yet hilarious moment.
Friendship Fuels On-Screen Fire: Polin's Chemistry is Undeniable
While their overzealous commitment to the scene might have caused a bit of chaos, it's also a testament to Nicola and Luke's undeniable chemistry and their dedication to bringing Colin and Penelope's long-awaited love story to life.
Their close friendship off-screen, it seems, translated into an on-screen connection that's both passionate and authentic, leaving "Bridgerton" fans swooning and begging for more.
So, the next time you're rewatching that unforgettable carriage scene, remember the suppressed giggles, the missed cues, and the sheer dedication of two actors who were determined to give us a Polin moment for the ages, even if it meant going a little rogue.
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