‘Bridgerton’: Season 3 to Veer From Book Order, Focus on Colin and Penelope

ByKaity May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in Bridgerton

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The ton has found its couple of interest for season 3 — Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton!

In a deviation from the source material, the couple referred to as “Polin” will be taking center stage, veering from what would have placed the second eldest Bridgerton, Benedict, at center stage. Polin has been building since season 1, with season 2 ending on a low note for the two longtime friends. Colin and Penelope’s story was fourth in the book series, so a simple swap may be occurring.

Miss Penelope Featherington cannot remain a wallflower forever, as all plants thrive best in the sunlight. pic.twitter.com/ZcszXnbkmg
— Bridgerton (@bridgerton) May 16, 2022

Penelope actress Nicola Coughlan shared the news at Netflix’s FYSEE Space’s opening night ATAS panel, saying, “Like Lady Whistledown, I have been keeping a secret for quite some time and I can confirm to you all that season 3 is Colin and Penelope’s love story.” She went on to mention that she’d known for quite some time, finding the news out in the second week of filming season 2.

More news has been filtering in on season 3 of the mega-hit series, with confirmation that both Anthony and Kate, the focus of season 2, will be returning for season 3 as well as a recast for the second youngest Bridgerton daughter, Francesca.

Filming for season 3 is set to begin this summer with a new showrunner, Jess Brownell.

Kaity

Kaity started with Harry Potter in second grade and it’s been a losing battle ever since, or maybe a winning one ... She lives in New England with a small herd of cats, two dogs, three chinchillas, and one daughter. You can definitely find her either watching anime, reading manga, or playing the same five video games over and over again.
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