“I had to get ready fast!” Bridgeton’s Phoebe Dynevor reveals she skipped the extremely sexual scenes while watching it with her Coronation Street mom Sally
She received praise for her starring role as Daphne in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton.
But while the romantic story between Daphne and Simon Bass Duke of Hastings (Rege-Jean Page) captured the heart of the country, Phoebe Dynevor revealed that she had to go and watch the sex scenes during a family visit.
The 25-year-old actress revealed that she clutched the remote in her hand to quickly chase the intimate moments forward while watching the series with her mother, Sally (57).
Embarrassed! Phoebe Dynevor, 25, revealed she skipped Bridgerton’s racial sex scenes while watching it with her Coronation Street mother Sally
Phoebe told The Daily Star: ‘She is very proud and excited. I watched the program with the whole family, even the grandparents managed it.
‘I had to sit there and get ready quickly with the remote control. We almost got it right. ‘
Phoebe’s mother Sally is best known for her role as Sally Webster in Coronation Street, which she has played since 1986.
Uncomfortable: The 25-year-old actress revealed that she clutched the remote control in her hand to quickly chase the intimate moments forward while watching the series with her mother, Sally (57).
Bridgerton debuted on Christmas Day and has remained at the top of Netflix’s most watched list for the past two weeks, and it turns out to be a huge success.
According to the creator of the Netflix hit, the show could likely go from overnight to an eight-season run.
Chris Van Dusen, the presenter, said: ‘Since I am a family of eight children and there are eight books, I would like to focus and really tell stories and love stories to all the Bridgerton brothers and sisters. For each character, for sure. I would love that. ‘
Funny: Phoebe said, ‘I had to sit there and move forward quickly with the remote control. We got it right about ‘
He explained that the first season ‘is mainly about Daphne and her love story with Simon’, but that there is much more to delve into.
The show is based on Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton novels – the second called The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Book two follows Daphne Bridgerton’s older brother Anthony, who is looking for a wife.
Soap icon: Phoebe’s mother Sally is best known for her role as Sally Webster in Coronation Street, which she has played since 1986.
In addition, the story of Daphne and Simon Basset’s marriage will continue, as will the developments of Lady Portia Featherington after the death of her husband. The mystery of Lady Whistledown’s identity also continues.
Julia Quinn refers to her sequels as ‘second epilogues’.
More to come? The series debuted on Christmas Day and has remained in the top spot on Netflix’s most watched list for the past two weeks, and it turns out to be a huge success.
They are The Duke And I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, an offer from a gentleman, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, to Sir Phillip, with love, when he was bad, it’s in his kiss, and on his way to the wedding.
There were also two more books focusing on the writings of Lady Whistledown from the Bridgerton series, which were released in 2003 and 2004.
Bridgerton will see more than 63 million views by the end of January.
Netflix has not confirmed further payments, but an announcement seems inevitable.
Hit: Bridgerton will see more than 63 million views by the end of January