Hold onto your powdered wigs and prepare for a seismic shift in the "Bridgerton" universe, because Penelope Featherington is shattering the mold of the delicate heroine, proving she doesn't need saving by any dashing duke or brooding viscount.
As Luke Newton, who plays the newly smitten Colin Bridgerton, revealed in a recent podcast interview, their love story is anything but a traditional bodice-ripper.
Instead, it's a tale of two equals, each with their own strengths and vulnerabilities, navigating the complexities of marriage and self-discovery in Regency-era London.
Colin, known for his charming smile and adventurous spirit, enters his marriage with Penelope carrying the weight of his family's history.
"Growing up in the Bridgerton family and having the lack of a father for a certain amount of years, I feel like he has a weird, twisted opinion on what a man's role should be within a family," Newton shared, hinting at the lingering impact of their father's death.
But Penelope, with her sharp wit, unwavering strength, and her secret identity as the all-knowing Lady Whistledown, challenges Colin's preconceived notions about what it means to be a husband.
Beneath Penelope's unassuming exterior lies a shrewd businesswoman and a master manipulator. As Lady Whistledown, she wields her pen like a weapon, shaping public opinion and exposing the scandals of the ton.
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