The boyband star who's become Bridgerton's new heart-throb: Colin Newton, 27, could see his career soar - after the Regency romp put Jonathan Bailey and Rege-John Page in line for Bond Sussex-born actor Luke Newton, 31, plays Colin Bridgerton in season three READ MORE: Bridgerton fans reveal how season three of Netflix show has 'done wonders' for their sex lives - as one woman claims she fell PREGNANT 'after watching the carriage scene' By Maria Chiorando For Mailonline Published: 12:34, 13 June 2024 | Updated: 13:01, 13 June 2024 e-mail 3 View comments Luke Newton has been described as the 'breakout' star of the latest season of Netflix period drama Bridgerton . The 31-year-old, who was born in Sussex, is following in the footsteps of the steamy show's previous leading men, who became instant heartthrobs after being cast in the Regency romp. Rege-Jean Page won hearts - and loins - as the Duke of Hastings in the first series, while Jonathan Bailey wooed as Anthony Viscount Bridgerton in the show's second instalment.
Fans of the show will already be aware of Luke, who appeared as one Colin - of the eight Bridgerton siblings wreaking havoc in 19th century high society - throughout series one and two. But now, as he has become the leading man, his star is set to rise even further, marking a far cry from the boyband flop that marked his entry into fame. Luke Newton started his career in Sussex-based boyband South4, but despite signing a £1million record deal in 2012, the hits ne.