Amidst a swirl of Bridgerton fan theories, Nicola Coughlan‘s latest Instagram post from the beloved Netflix series’ set has sparked intense speculation. Fans have zoomed in on a photo showing Luke Newton—who plays Colin—in the hair and makeup chair, but it’s a tiny detail in the photo’s background that has everyone talking.
In a picture that featured herself and Luke, Nicola unknowingly captured a post-it note in the background bearing the name “Sophie.” For those familiar with the Bridgerton novels by Julia Quinn, the name “Sophie” carries significant weight.
Alert: The next section contains spoilers regarding the book series!
In the literary realm of Bridgerton, the character Benedict Bridgerton finds his romantic counterpart in Sophie Beckett – and the post-it note with “Sophie” scribbled upon it led fans to theorize about her introduction in the upcoming season, potentially setting the stage for Luke Thompson (Benedict) to embark on this romantic narrative in the series’s fourth season.
Nicola, however, wasted no time in debunking this rumor.
When a fan excitedly commented “SOPHIE?!?,” alluding to a potential late-season three debut for the character, Nicola responded with a dose of reality, stating, “lolll no that’s @sophie.burton.33’s makeup station!!” The aforementioned Sophie Burton is a part of the show’s makeup department.
Curious about the reasons behind the deviation from the book’s sequence in the show? The showrunner’s explanations for sidelining Benedict’s story—originally intended for the third season—is revealed elsewhere.
Take a peek at Nicola’s Instagram interaction in the gallery provided…
FAQs about ‘Bridgerton’ and Nicola Coughlan’s Post-It Note Incident
Who is Nicola Coughlan?
Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress known for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’, as well as for her portrayal of Clare Devlin in ‘Derry Girls’.
What was the fan theory about ‘Bridgerton’ sparked by Nicola’s photo?
The fan theory speculated that the character Sophie Beckett from the ‘Bridgerton’ books would make an appearance in the third season of the Netflix series due to a post-it note with the name “Sophie” visible in Nicola’s photo.
Did Nicola Coughlan confirm the fan theory?
No, Nicola Coughlan quickly dismissed the theory by clarifying that the post-it referred to Sophie Burton, a makeup artist on the show.
Has ‘Bridgerton’ been following the order of the books?
While ‘Bridgerton’ is based on the books by Julia Quinn, the show has deviated from following the exact order of the book series. For instance, the showrunner chose to skip going directly into Benedict’s romantic storyline for the third season, which would have been next if the book order was strictly adhered to.