Luke Thompson: From Town Plays to Bridgerton Star - 10 Facts

Early Roles: Luke started acting with a small part in the movie Dunkirk (2017).

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Acting Beginnings: His love for acting began when he played Romeo in a local play.

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Language Skills: Luke feels more comfortable speaking French than English!

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Bridgerton Experience: Learning to speak in Regency English for Bridgerton was a memorable experience for him.

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Role Mix-Up: During filming for season 2, Luke accidentally prepared for the wrong character!

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Artistic Gesture: After season 1, Luke drew portraits for each of his co-stars as a gift.

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Romantic Rumors: There are rumors that Luke might be dating Harriet Cains, who also starred in Bridgerton.

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Social Media Avoidance: He avoids social media because he finds it overwhelming.

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Film Credits: Apart from Bridgerton, Luke has acted in movies like "The Last Hurrah" and "Played."

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Stage Performances: Before Bridgerton, Luke appeared in plays such as "The Lovebird" and "White Horse."

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