Is Nicola Coughlan Returning for ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5? She Reveals How Much She’ll Appear

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While we assumed Nicola Coughlan would return to Bridgerton for season 5, she did confirm she won’t be in it much.

The 39-year-old actress has portrayed Penelope Bridgerton – formerly Penelope Featherington – on the show since season one.

Her character’s love story with Colin Bridgerton was the focus for season three, but now that there’s a “new” Lady Whistledown, there were questions about how much Penelope would be featured going forward.

“Season five had started filming already...