It's no secret that Bridgerton has its fair share of raunchy scenes and while their on-screen romance may appear effortless, the duo have joked about how their friendship impacted filming of the season's steamiest moments
"There was one day where we had to do a beautifully written romantic scene, and we were just peeing ourselves with laughter because you have to look into each other's eyes. We were like 'Oh god'," Nicola told Entertainment Tonight.
Dispelling the movie magic, the pair have also joked about how the practicalities of filming an intimacy scene made for a series of hilarious moments.
"I was in my intimacy stuff, and I just said, 'Nic, you've got to see what I'm wearing before we start the scene because you'll laugh,' and it's just a little cup," laughed Luke.
Fortunately for Nicola and Luke, their off-screen bond made it easier to navigate even the most awkward moments on set.
"I feel like there's always that question being asked of is it easier to do the intimacy scenes with someone who is your friend of four years or someone you just met for one day? I can safely say it's easier with a friend. There really is that sort of support," Luke shared with Entertainment Tonight.
As more snippets of their Penelope and Colin's romance surface ahead of the long-awaited season three premiere, it's hard to deny that Nicola and Luke's on-screen chemistry is arguably the most palpable of the franchise so far.
"We've known each other now for five years and people were like, 'What did you do to build the chemistry? and I'm like, 'Well, we just stopped repressing it and then it was fine.' We didn't have to do anything," Nicola joked at the Australian season three premiere.
Away from the world of Bridgerton, Nicola and Luke have made waves on social media for their adorable friendship, with the pair frequently sharing snaps together under the hashtag 'Polin.'
Most recently, Nicola took to Instagram in June 2023 to celebrate Luke's West End debut. "Smashing it up on the London stage and I'm so proud. You're the best," Nicola wrote, sharing an adorable snap of the pair.
Since fans can't get enough of Nicola and Luke's chemistry as Penelope and Colin, some have begun to question if the duo are dating in real life. But the pair are just close friends.
From 2019 to early 2023, Luke was reportedly in a relationship with actress and former Britain's Got Talent star Jade Louise Davies.
Nicola was most recently linked to her Derry Girls co-star Laurie Kynaston, however, it is believed that the pair are not an item now.