Newton plays Colin, the third-eldest of the Bridgerton children. Based on a series of novels by Julia Quinn, the show follows the Bridgertons, an aristocratic family in 19th century Britain, and their romantic and social pursuits. ![]() In case you’ve been living under a rock: Bridgerton is Shonda Rhimes’ outrageously fun – and frequently outrageous – regency romp. Delivering the perfect package of salacious drama and mindless escapism, the fantasy world of Bridgerton was just the “respite from reality” we all needed. It arrived at “the perfect time”, with the nation hunkered down in the post-Christmas slump, and the world made even more insular due to the second lockdown. When the show came out, Newton was staying with his family. The 29-year-old actor has yet to fully be bathed in the spotlight – his turn will come – but he seems ready to handle its glare. He looks pleasantly dishevelled – a sprinkling of stubble, nice checked shirt – as he reclines in his chair. Newton is speaking to Square Mile over Zoom from his home in Surrey. ![]() The WhatsApp group was blowing up that day! It was like, ‘Wow, has anyone seen in response online? This is crazy!’” “There wasn’t a moment of, ‘oh, wow, this is gonna change our lives.’ It wasn’t until Christmas Day that we all knew that. ![]() Netflix’s most successful release at the time of its premiere? Watched by 82 million households worldwide? Generating mass hysteria through a man licking a spoon? Special doesn’t even touch the sides. On reading the script, Newton had an inkling that the show was going to be special – but not to this scale. When Bridgerton first aired in December 2020, Luke Newton had no idea what was coming for him.
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