Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington in Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” says she is stepping back from the main ensemble for Season 5, resulting in fewer appearances. She describes the change as “bittersweet,” while also calling her time on the series “epic.”
Both outlets report that Coughlan plans to continue participating in “Bridgerton,” but in a reduced capacity. Deadline adds that she is filming “Only Murders in the Building,” which is contributing to her tighter schedule. Coughlan says she will still “pop back” to “Bridgerton,” even as she takes on additional work on the Hulu series and looks ahead to what comes next.
Overall, the reporting converges on the same core point: Coughlan’s Season 5 role is smaller than in prior seasons, while she remains connected to the show as production demands require her to balance multiple projects.
