The ton's abuzz with gossip, but this time, it's not about scandalous romances or hidden identities. Leaked photos from the set of "Bridgerton" have revealed the hilarious truth behind those picture-perfect scenes – and let's just say, it involves a whole lot of naps, some questionable prop choices, and enough off-screen shenanigans to make Lady Whistledown blush.
Poor Luke Newton! The actor, known for playing the charming (and apparently sleep-deprived) Colin Bridgerton, was caught red-handed taking a well-deserved nap… under a table.
The photo, which quickly went viral, shows Luke sprawled out beneath an ornate table, seemingly oblivious to the world around him. One crew member couldn't resist poking a little fun at the exhausted star: "Just look at what it takes for Luke to catch some rest before the next take," they quipped. "It must be a lot to handle, now he's got to do it under the table… interesting right?"
Fans were quick to offer their sympathy (and hilarious commentary):
"Colin Bridgerton: By day, he's off on grand adventures.
"That's what happens when you spend all night writing love letters to Penelope!"
But it's not just the dashing Mr. Bridgerton who's been caught in compromising positions. Nicola Coughlan, the witty Penelope Featherington herself, has been spotted embracing a rather… unconventional relaxation method.
"Look how this seat fits Nicola perfectly," a crew member whispers in a behind-the-scenes video, panning the camera to reveal Nicola lounging inside a giant clamshell prop.
Is this Nicola's way of channeling her inner mermaid? A secret coping mechanism for dealing with the Featherington family drama? We may never know for sure, but one thing’s for certain: this is one behind-the-scenes secret Lady Whistledown herself would be dying to spill.
These hilarious glimpses behind the curtain remind us that even on the sets of our favorite period dramas, real life (and exhaustion) can be way more entertaining than fiction.
As one crew member perfectly sums it up: “It’s got a whole other meaning, I don’t know how. You just know how it feels when we’re falling in love… say what you want to say to me.”
So, the next time you find yourself swept away by the romance and drama of "Bridgerton," remember: there’s a good chance someone, somewhere, was catching a quick nap under a very expensive Regency-era table. And honestly, who can blame them?
