Behind Bridgerton - Inside The Scene: A Dance Story | Shondaland

Shondaland's Behind Bridgerton series reveals the magic behind creating some of season three's most memorable scenes and characters. Inside the Scene: A Dance Story follows the journey of Colin and Penelope's pivotal dance at the Queen's Ball from rehearsals through filming. Featuring exclusive interviews with Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Sam Phillips, and choreographer Jack Murphy.
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[@cy9046]

It is honestly just criminal to split the season into two parts😭

[@jewel65]

Yes! They are evil for doing that!😂😂

[@melissacritell3291]

I am here for it. It extends their publicity tour. And I love Collin/Pen as much as Luke/Nic.

[@agentblud]

I'M SO WITH YOU!!! But I told my daughter that there's 💰 behind it, my opinion. If you come to Netflix for Bridgeton, you have to pay another month's subscription and STAY with Netflix to watch the other half. They're hoping you find another show to invest your time in, so you KEEP said subscription!

[@you_already_have_it]

@@agentblud i get it, but they could have released one episode per week = same two month of content.

[@rashmigiridharan4363]

netflix doing everything to keep their subscribers rn.

[@dancerx411]

this is reminding me that all actors are theatre kids.

[@amystrickland7162]

Especially English ones

[@helenathomas3049]

exactly

[@i12koo]

Nicola needing a moment to herself alone after acting that emotionally charged scene out.. oh my heart

[@maddie7202]

nicola dancing in her crocs at 8:23, i have never loved her more

[@kathleenkalt3852]

I noticed her crocs in the balloon scene also.

[@hollystockdesign]

Directors and choreographers are so funny, “bristle more!” 🤣🤣👏🏻

[@dredre1696]

I loved it too and got its meaning immediately, viscerally, altho I doubt I could ever act it, speaking only for myself of course

[@embloomfield08]

I loved how they were literally arguing on the dancefloor

[@bernadetteP9999]

Eloise is right there and we don't get to see that in the final cut. That explains the delay as to where he was when Pen and Dibling were at the top of the stairs. Would have LOVED to know what this moment could have been

[@ZStitchDisneyFan]

We do see her in the background when Colin runs outside releasing Penelope has left- she’s standing with Cressida

[@Avril05-hb4sm]

And what did El said to Colin in the dance floor?

[@raquelmarques5883]

Pois é...cortaram está parte? Que triste!😢

[@michellejohnston4706]

Luke's silent scream LMAO This is too cute!!! I loved the dance scene I was starving the whole first half for one!

[@madisonbfrog]

Right??? He was (without words) saying, "Stop touching MY woman, Bruh!"

[@felegoasistv7911]

Time stamp 3:20 - 3:45 "watch him go, watch him go, watch him go" .."Yes. Fantastic. Amazing. Amazing. *pat on back*" I love this director! I love this scene. Obsessed!!

[@Draco_7]

No wait, why is colin so HOT here?😭☠

[@klaraleblochova]

Because it's Luke🤤

[@KimberlieBuckhannon]

Even hotter than in the series🥺

[@estherscorner5621]

Because He is!

[@KS-zd4ew]

even in a simple white t he’s hot like summer

[@shaletgodwin25]

Because he became a hot pirate this season! He was not even the eye candy the last two seasons, but this season he smacked many of us in the face with his hotness :P

[@rileycooper9206]

I haven’t watched the episodes yet but I’m so glad to see that Penelope doesn’t just allow Colin to get away with it

[@gabylessthan3]

You have a great amount of restraint. I've watched all 4 a total of 2 times now. A lot of people are complaining about how fast everything progressed but as a viewer we have to assume what's not on screen, we have to really indulge in what they show us. I love how much Penelope gets frustrated with Colin.

[@blusky366]

Why can’t I not make a regular comment somewhere? I wanted to comment on how after all the etiquette training & going over hoe to properly readdress her after taking away her suitor, neither Luke or Sam open & hold the door for Nicola! Disappointing. I would have stayed in the room, knocked on the glass window & said, “I know this isn’t Bridgerton, but did you forget 21st century manners?”

[@rileycooper9206]

@@gabylessthan3 omg it’s not even restraint. It has been a STRUGGLE lol I just double-booked meetings with the release by accident 😭

[@gabylessthan3]

@@rileycooper9206 please watch them asap!

[@IndyIsabelle]

@@gabylessthan3literally and there were weeks over the fact that Colin grew feelings for her

[@lostinsadnesss]

I would watch a hour long documentary showing these behind the scenes clips. Thank you for sharing. Great to see all of the great work that goes behind this series Also crocs with those lovely dresses is so real and I would totally do that 🤣

[@peggyanderson1191]

I love that the camera operators do the dance steps with them

[@planetvnt]

LUKEY NEWTS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE he can act, dance and sing he can do it all ❤️❤️

[@shantaezon3618]

Nicola is so little compared to everyone else omg, it's so noticeable here lol so cute, so smol

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

Her Tiny Feet!

[@kathleenkalt3852]

I always notice the same thing...and then realize we're the same height and think, do I look like that to others.

[@Jewel45615]

big fan of Sam here, their scene here was so important for the season! (also he is so fine lol)

[@nika-pt2pl]

The amount of work that goes into one scene.. absolutely insane. No wonder it took them 2 years

[@myrtlemcgovern6907]

I love these BTS moments! The care and attention Luke and Nicola gave their characters. The artistry from Jack Murphy. The dedication and commitment from everyone. The end result is spectacular 👏

[@MariAnn-vl2ov]

3:56 what a difference that small gesture makes! Sooo good!❤

[@seanmegan1278]

God. Show me 10 hours of this, and I'd want 100 more. ❤❤❤

[@Scumbelina55]

Obsessed with Jack the choreographer 😂

[@jackmurphy9041]

Thank you. x

[@Scumbelina55]

@@jackmurphy9041 Loved your humour and direction! Looked like such a lovely scene to bring to the screen.

[@thetunafromsupertuna2169]

@@jackmurphy9041 jack what did Luke say as he escorted Sam away to make Nicola laugh like that?? the polin fans want to know really bad please😭😭

[@charlotted1321]

The cuts from scene to rehearsal got me emotional 🥲 the effort they put in and how they care 🤌🏻 we're so lucky

[@estelabeserra2851]

The fact that the cameraman had to know some steps to follow the actors is amazing. It's really a team job ! I love those videos. We learn a little more about the hard work it takes to make a great show like Bridgerton. Amazing again guys, congrats to everyone 👏❤

[@ellenchkhitadze1364]

Lord Debling is so handsome in. casual clother :) i would wish for him to be my suitor

[@grasshroom]

same, hope we see him again. favorite guy in the show

[@Avril05-hb4sm]

And his real life GF is Prudence Featherington

[@Toonksbell43]

I would watch 7 hours of behind-the-scenes for this season

[@user-lz3fs6vt6f]

I didn't know that shooting scenes while dancing and taking at the same time looked so difficult. Well done guys!

[@DariaElGrellPozina]

I don't know if it's just for a rehearsal, or if there was a version where Colin is so out of his mind with desperation that he charges into a ball without a jacket 🤭

[@zEz1238]

It takes extremely good actors to make something as beautiful as this show, you can SEE the talent.

[@rayraylondon87]

What a pleasure to watch. Jack's work is stunning.

[@jackmurphy9041]

Thank you. x

[@marycalcagno746]

@@jackmurphy9041 you are wonderful! ❤

[@jackmurphy9041]

@@marycalcagno746 Thank you x

[@korithekrow1385]

The way Sam looks at Nicola 😍

[@samswayzie]

I love Polin so much they’re everything to me

[@leonab5706]

Love the magnetic Polin! Nicola talks, looks and moves like a queen. She is beautiful and Colin is gorgeous. They belong together.

[@mehvishkhan]

Loved this! So fun to see the rehearsal alongside the actual shoot.

[@raritchie13]

It's so cool how they were able to switch the songs for this dance!

[@cindymaceda2999]

My gosh, the appeal of Colin in a big T-shirt or he in a formal Regency suit illustrates what the saying “Clothes make the Man” really means.

[@syrhdsmprdo]

3:19 istg I badly want them casted now for a modern drama or series or movie. JUST ANYHTING. PLEASE 😭😭😭

[@vitaflood6677]

luke leaning on the wall HES SOOOO FINE

[@Kitkat-qq7oh]

I’ve been watching season 3 the first 4 episodes since 10am this morning. Let’s just say I’ve rewatched it more times than I can say lol 😂! I love the behind the scenes! Thank you for posting this for us!! I truly appreciate it 💜💜💜

[@kathrynanne96]

Would LOVE more bts on the camera blocking for these scenes!

[@rxconstellation]

I am reminded of how much work does into learning the dance while also remembering all your lines. These folks are also so phenomenally talented!

[@reinachristiconsolacion9736]

Luke and Nicola, you two are amazing in Season 3. The best season yet! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicaelecta]

This is so beautiful. I love the rehearsal process. So many people coming together to make this art. ❤ Thank you all!

[@MestizaMetaphor]

I'm really enjoying the two-part season! Keeps the anticipation and delight alive for much longer than one binge-watch sesh! Feels like a Game of Thrones season again!

[@pryak6581]

The bts I didn't know I needed. So good, super interesting! We need more of Polin bts.

[@codycutler]

i rewatch this every week it means the world to me

[@laracarabajal]

4:27 Luke taking the man out to dance with Nicola and the choreographer's face surprised by that

[@sandranynj7118]

How lovely to see the actor/actress rehearse and how much they love the dance of this extraordinary piece of art known as BRIDGERTON! ❤

[@loeyuwu62]

Luke's hair

[@michellemckinnon2529]

Wow, watching this really makes me appreciate the arts and I wish I had given drama more of a chance in high school. This is really beautiful to watch how everything works behind the scenes and how it unfolds on screen. Truly mesmerizing.

[@robertaiacopini9665]

Pen and Colin are WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL NICE WOWWWWWWW I LOVE VERY VERY VERY MUCH THEM

[@joanpellillo2981]

I love behind the scenes - It's So wonderful to see the actor's having fun with each other. They are so blessed to be able to bring this story to life. - Thank you Shondaland!

[@dredre1696]

Watching the crew filled me with emotion. My eyes filled and my throat got all tumultuous.

[@duaaali9541]

The scene with eloise was cut out or why can't I remember her coming to colin? Sad, every scene is special

[@anne.s93]

That’s what I was thinking! I wonder why they cut it, it would’ve been nice to see

[@kittysoo12]

It was cut but I also noticed Colin's outfit was different too

[@Lauraisabelmr]

@@kittysoo12it was a rehearsal, that is why he wasn’t wearing his jacket

[@juliemc19]

After Eloise's intervention, we see him put his head in his hands. 😭 I would have cried to see this 😭

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

Thank you for such wonderful behind-the-scenes peeks! ❤

[@boo5860]

Nicola is so cute !!!!!!

[@carlareginasilvamonteiro9633]

Nicola and Luke forever 😍😍😍😍😍

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Watching actors having fun performing is..the most exciting adventure above all, it's contagious, congrats everybody, having fun acting indeed, bravo bravo kids🎉❤🎉

[@wowowo9522]

love these videos of the behind the scenes! keep em comiiing

[@LilySchmoker]

love seeing the process!

[@bonita1228]

Love to see more of this dancing behind the scenes.

[@annaoffive]

To be a fly on the wall during rehearsals!

[@zhuzh2780]

Gooood! I'm obsessed with this season

[@VashtiPerry]

3:49 she's so short she makes them look like a giant

[@loulove321]

Oh damn, I need part two NOWW I cannot hold on longer

[@carolineallen3729]

Can’t get enough of this ❤

[@CW-rx2js]

You can eee the Crocs in the final shoot 😂

[@isabelleripoll3368]

Top les "Behind the scene" ! je ne me lasse pas de les regarder !🤗

[@marlenerj1304]

Traducir texto con la cámara Sometimes being short could be a problem, but for Nicola there is nothing that stops her. She is the Perfect Penelope Beautiful, Charismatic and Wonderful. I Love Bridgerton ❤

[@carolinetentardini1762]

So much love 😭

[@carolineallen3729]

Best series ever ❤

[@llc1976]

How lovely

[@robertaiacopini9665]

I LOVE ALL OF BRIDGERTON ALL...IS A MASTERPIECE

[@denaight87]

I love the three of them

[@sarajett7121]

❤ behind the scenes!!

[@MarcyStevonshy]

ELOISE WALKS UP TO COLIN AFTER THEIR DANCE? HOLY MOLY

[@user-ft5wl1mj5p]

Now why did you take that last scene of colin and eloise talking of the show? I think it was really important to show what colin was feeling after what pen had told him..Shame . But luke is soo hoot in his white shirt GodDamn

[@FashionistaStreet]

This is so magical and hilarious and sweet

[@ta_katrin]

So beautyful ❤ and music ❤❤❤

[@katc.9747]

The way Sam Phillips looks at Nicola! *Swoon*

[@ifnisauria]

I need to know the last soundtrack in this documentary. It’s so dramatic. I want to play it on full blast.

[@carriew5106]

I wish you hadn't cut Eloise out at the end of the finished edit.

[@GuessIllSeeYouInTheMovies]

Her feet are so tiny aww

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

Jack Murphy is my favorite part of the behind the Bridgerton scenes

[@jackmurphy9041]

Thank you. x

[@cattygirl218]

Lord Debling looks so young IRL. WOW.

[@Tay0003]

Bavroo bravoooo , amazing 👏👏

[@Rosie.winslow]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@aggu5477]

god, luke and nicola is everything

[@nataliam895]

He got so handsome 😍 i remember him from s1 and s2 never liked him, plumped, now you see his efforts after a gym. Also he has such a nice voice. I think he is good natured, as colin he is so much more credible and natural as caring and nice than adventure guy.

[@celticgabbyfan]

this is delicious, ty!

[@Avril05-hb4sm]

Now I can’t unsee Nic’s crocs 😜

[@_bear4329]

I cant wait for the behind the scene with nic pranking Luke

[@ambberhill1090]

not Prudence Featherington winking at Debling 👀

[@ParkMira]

It's fun how the cameramen also "dance" with them 😊

[@kikis2686]

How can I be an extra in a dance sequence in Bridgerton? :)

[@hangoutwithme346]

More of this stuff pleeeeeasse

[@Julie-hf4ch]

THE MUSIC IS ABSOLUTELY LOVELY. IS THERE ANYWHERE A PLAYLIST FROM THE MOVIE TO LISTEN? ESPECIALLY THE MODERN MUSIC PLAYED WITH CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTS?

[@uzoamakaegbujo9708]

Spotify❤

[@somebodyoutthere]

Nice to see irl Debling here since Sam doesn't really do the press.

[@amalia4693]

Hey, Why no one is talking about how in love the man that plays Devlin looks when he looks at Nicola? He actually seems like it without the need of an edit, is just in his attitude all out in the open!!! 🤭

[@alejandravillanueva5814]

Qué hermoso arte 😍😍😍😍

[@maarishasaraswat3633]

this is what i signed up for