It’s a ruff life on theBridgertonset when you’re the handsomest new cast member.
Season 2 of theShondalandhit introduces a fan favorite character, Newton, Kate Sharma’s mischievous corgi.
“There’s a little arc for him that audiences can look forward to.”
‘Bridgerton’ star Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, with Newton the corgi.Liam Daniel/Netflix
Lovers of Quinn’s novel will already know that Newton loves to insert himself into situations and cause trouble.
But it sounds like the fluffy actor behind him, Austin, was much the same.
“Austin was not necessarily the best behaved dog,” laughs Chandran.
“But there were so many hilarious moments.
Bailey was also beholden to Austin’s love of snacks.
“Austin played Newton and it’s a sterling, stunning performance, but do you know what?
We didn’t get on,” he quips.
Sausage and treats weren’t all he had a taste for either.
“One of the buildings we filmed at, there was pebbles on the driveway,” recounts Ashley.
But Ashley still felt she formed a bond with Austin worthy of Kate and Newton’s relationship.
“I’m really good with dogs, so he responded to me well,” she says.
That was quite cute.”
“But we didn’t really click.”
For more onBridgerton, pick up the March issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon newsstands Feb. 18.
