“More #Bridgerton love coming to this room soon!

Renewed for Seasons 3 AND 4,” showrunner Chris Van Dusentweetedon April 2021.

“The final moments of the series was definitely a peek into [Penelope’s] life.

Nicola Coughlan

During this time, she began working twice a week at an optician’s office.

“I was always roping my friends into making my own movies and plays.”

From there, Coughlan went on to become Penelope Featherington.

Nicola Coughlan

“Literally, I was working part-time in an optician’s five years ago …

I feel like I’m a competition winner.

Like how did I end up here?”

she told The Guardian.

Coughlan did have other roles prior to her time in the optician’s office.

Undoubtedly, “Bridgerton” is her biggest mainstream hit.