Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton
When will we see Penelope’s romance blossom on display screen? (Image: Netflix)

Dearest Readers – it appears to be like like romance is on the horizon for Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton, and we couldn’t be extra excited.

Followers of the hit Netflix drama are fanning themselves in anticipation for season 2, which can deal with the scorching courtship between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and newcomer Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).

After the primary season introduced the warmth with the burning romance between Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Web page) and Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), when will Penelope’s time come to be wooed?

Quickly, it seems!

Whereas chatting with Elle UK, Nicola, 35, addressed the connection that Penelope shares with Colin Bridgerton – performed Luke Newton, 28, within the TV sequence – as their bond is understood to develop romantically within the books.

Not one to beat across the bush, the Derry Ladies star promised that their steamy connection is ‘going to occur’.

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in Bridgerton
Colin wanted Marina, a cousin of the Featheringtons, in season one (Image: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

‘We [she and Luke] used to joke about it, actually inappropriate jokes, like, “Wouldn’t it's humorous if we did this after we do it?” After which as time goes on it turns into extra actual. Now it’s not humorous anymore! Everybody’s like, “You’re going to must kiss Luke! On the lips!”’ she stated.

When requested if she is aware of when their on-screen romance goes to blossom, Nicola revealed that she is certainly within the know.

‘I do. I do know. I’ve been instructed. Yeah,’ she stated.

Nonetheless, in fact the precise particulars of how the storyline will unfold will stay a closely-guarded secret.

Earlier this month, Bridgerton launched first look photos of the second season, exhibiting Kate getting up shut and private with Anthony, the brand new lead wanting glossy whereas out taking pictures and Penelope sharing a non-public dialog along with her shut buddy Eloise Bridgerton (​​Claudia Jessie).

Following her efforts to search out out the identification of Girl Whistledown in season one, may Eloise uncover her greatest buddy is behind the persona when the brand new episodes are launched?

One image additionally confirmed the return of Phoebe as Daphne, though Regé-Jean gained’t be reprising his position as her companion, Simon.