Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan Was Told She “Would Never Do Period Drama”

Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington is an essential part of the Bridgerton universe—even more so since her dramatic secret was revealed at the end of season one. And yet, while Bridgerton, the Netflix period piece based on Julia Quinn’s enormously popular novels, is unimaginable without Penelope’s upbeat charm and biting wit, the actress herself—who also stars in the ’90s-set comedy Derry Girls—was told during drama school that she’d never have a place in such a period piece. “I was told, categorically, I would never do period drama,” the Galway-born actress revealed to The Hollywood Reporter. “They told me, ‘Your face is… Read Full Article