Luke Newton Explained

Luke Newton
Birth Name:Luke Paul Anthony Atkinson
Birth Date:5 February 1993
Birth Place:Shoreham-By-Sea, England
Alma Mater:London School of Musical Theatre
Occupation:Actor
Known For:Bridgerton, The Lodge
Yearsactive:2010–present

Luke Paul Anthony Newton (né Atkinson) (born 5 February 1993)[1] is an English actor. He is known for playing Colin Bridgerton, in Netflix's Bridgerton. He also had roles in the BBC Two drama The Cut (2009) and the Disney Channel series The Lodge (2016–2017).

Early life

Newton grew up in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England. He has a younger sister named Lauren. His parents divorced, and his mother Michelle remarried in 2006.[2] Newton's father was a singer on Stars in Their Eyes, and his two maternal aunts were on the West End.

Newton attended St Nicolas and St Mary's Primary School, and then Northbrook College Sussex (now part of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College).[3] [4] He formed the boy band South 4 with Oli Reynolds (then Evans), Joel Baylis, and Henry Tredinnick.[5] [6] Newton was scouted by an agent in Brighton while he was in a local production of Billy Elliot. He went on to train at the London School of Musical Theatre.[7]

Career

In 2010, Newton made his television debut in the BBC Two teen series The Cut as Luke Atwood, appearing in 11 episodes.[8] Newton made his professional stage debut as an Elder Price understudy in the West End run of The Book of Mormon in 2013. The following year, he appeared in two episodes of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Sam Hern.[9] [10]

From 2016 to 2017, Newton starred in the Disney Channel series The Lodge as Ben Evans.[11] [12] While appearing on the series, he was also featured on the two accompanying soundtrack albums.[13] [14] In 2018, he starred in the Syfy television film as Billy.[15]

In 2020, Newton began playing Colin, the third eldest Bridgerton son, in the Shondaland-produced Netflix period drama Bridgerton.[16] [17] [18] A supporting character in the first two seasons, it was announced in May 2022 that he and co-star Nicola Coughlan would lead the third season, a change from Julia Quinn's Regency romance book series in which their characters lead the fourth novel Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Bridgerton Season 3 was released by Netflix in two parts in 2024.

Newton returned to the stage opposite Amber Anderson in the 2023 revival of The Shape of Things at the Park Theatre.[19]

Over the summer of 2023, Newton did voice work for the Portuguese animated film Viana: The Legend of the Golden Hearts, as Thomas, a Portuguese guitar craftsman who falls in love with Princess Ana.[20]

Personal life

Newton has dyslexia and ADHD.[21] [22]

Newton dated actress Sophie Simnett, from 2016 to 2018. The two were co-stars on the Disney Channel series The Lodge. He later dated Welsh theatre actress Jade Davies from 2019 to 2023.[23]

Newton's grandfather Ken passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic; the family raised over £3,000 for the Love Your Hospital charity in his name.[24]

Filmography

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Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Twist and Pulse's Halloween ThrillerMichaelShort film[25]
2019Youth in BedEthanShort film[26]
2025ThomasIn production[27]
LeoIn production[28]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The CutLuke AtwoodMain role; 11 episodes
2011Sadie JBrad1 episode
2013Mr SelfridgeRichard Brackenbury1 episode
2014DoctorsSam Hern2 episodes
2016–2017The LodgeBen EvansMain role
2018BillyTelevision film
2020–present BridgertonColin BridgertonMain role[29]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleDirectorVenueNotes
2013The Book of MormonSwingCasey Nicholaw & Trey ParkerPrince of Wales Theatre, LondonUnderstudy for Elder Price[30]
2023The Shape of ThingsAdamNicky AllpressPark Theatre, London[31]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2021Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBridgerton[32]
2025TV Choice AwardsBest Drama PerformanceBridgerton[33]

Notes and References

  1. News: Luke Newton: 10 facts about the Bridgerton actor you should know. PopBuzz. 31 December 2020. 13 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210113171113/https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/luke-newton/. live.
  2. Singer and her group make finals of X Factor. The Argus. Lynn. Eccles. 10 October 2006. 22 February 2021.
  3. Netflix Bridgerton: Sussex stars and filming locations. The Argus. Olivia. Marshall. 9 February 2021. 10 February 2021.
  4. Student Success. The Noodle . 6 . Northbrook College Sussex. January 2011. 23 June 2021. 6.
  5. Sussex boy band South 4 sign for reported £1m deal. The Argus. Ben. James. 13 June 2012. 28 January 2021.
  6. Singing at eight with Robbie Williams, now a £1m record deal for London teenager. Evening Standard. Tony. Bassett. 5 July 2012. 28 January 2021.
  7. Web site: Graduates. LSMT. 10 January 2021. 12 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112190219/https://www.lsmt.co.uk/graduates-1. live.
  8. Web site: BBC - Switch - The Cut - Luke Atwood. McGee. Barry. BBC. 3 November 2020. 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031123506/http://www.bbc.co.uk/switch/thecut/characters/luke_atwood.shtml. live.
  9. Web site: BBC One - Doctors, Series 16, The Moon Girl Chronicles (Part One). BBC. en-GB. 3 November 2020. 30 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190730142459/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fcrzk. live.
  10. Web site: BBC One - Doctors, Series 16, The Moon Girl Chronicles (Part Two). BBC. en-GB. 3 November 2020. 2 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190802131527/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fct1q. live.
  11. News: Adultolescence. 9 December 2016. Wonderland. 3 November 2020. 27 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727190500/https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/12/09/adultolescence/. live.
  12. News: Everything you need to know about Disney's newest TV series The Lodge. 2016-09-24. Metro. 3 November 2020. 27 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727194432/https://metro.co.uk/2016/09/24/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-disneys-newest-tv-series-the-lodge-6147924/. live.
  13. Web site: The Lodge (Music from the TV Series) by Various Artists. Apple Music. 3 November 2020. 27 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727194436/https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lodge-music-from-the-tv-series/1440631945. live.
  14. News: Five reasons why you should watch series two of Disney Channel's The Lodge. 9 June 2017. Metro. 3 November 2020. 27 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727194433/https://metro.co.uk/2017/06/09/five-reasons-why-you-should-watch-series-two-of-disney-channels-the-lodge-by-the-cast-themselves-6699023/. live.
  15. News: Exclusive LAKE PLACID: LEGACY Clip Really Advises You to Stay Out of the Water. Barkan. Jonathan. 3 September 2018. Dread Central. 3 November 2020. 27 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727194433/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/282042/exclusive-lake-placid-legacy-clip-really-advises-you-to-stay-out-of-the-water/. live.
  16. News: Shondaland's First Netflix Series Will Arrive in 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. 3 November 2020. 1 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101033424/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/shondalands-first-netflix-series-will-arrive-2020-1223524. live.
  17. News: Phoebe Dynevor & Regé-Jean Page To Headline Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' At Netflix; 10 Others Cast. Andreeva. Nellie. 10 July 2018. Deadline Hollywood. 3 November 2020. 7 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107225708/https://deadline.com/2019/07/phoebe-dynevor-rege-jean-page-cast-shondaland-bridgerton-series-netflix-based-on-novels-1202644151/. live.
  18. News: When is Bridgerton released on Netflix? What's it about?. Radio Times. 6 January 2020. 17 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117214125/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/2020-12-25/bridgerton-release-date-netflix-cast/. live.
  19. Amber Anderson and Luke Newton Will Lead THE SHAPE OF THINGS at The Park Theatre. BroadwayWorld. Stephi. Wild. 30 March 2023. 4 May 2023.
  20. Web site: VIANA The Legend of the Golden Hearts . 2024-05-29 . VIANA - The Movie . en.
  21. The Most Romantic Thing Luke Newton Did For Girlfriend Jade Louise Davies Is Film-Worthy. PopSugar. Grayson. Gilcrease. 16 March 2021. 29 July 2021.
  22. Web site: Koster . Alexandra . Bridgerton's Luke Newton On Thriving With Dyslexia & ADHD: "I've Got Coping Mechanisms" . 2024-05-17 . www.refinery29.com . en.
  23. Web site: Everything We Know About 'Bridgerton' Star Luke Newton's Dating History . 6 February 2024 .
  24. Thousands raised in honour of Shoreham man who lost Covid battle after whole family struck by virus. Sussex World. Isabella. Cipirska. 19 March 2021. 11 February 2023.
  25. Web site: 9 Roles You'd Probably Forgotten Luke Newton Played Before Taking The Lead In Bridgerton. HuffPost. Hollie. Geraghty. 2024-05-26. 2024-06-26.
  26. Web site: Youth in Bed – Retrospective of Jupiter. 2024-06-26. Retrospective of Jupiter.
  27. Web site: Luke Newton's upcoming projects: What is the Bridgerton star doing next?. 2024-05-16. 2024-06-24. Spoiler Bolavip. Ariadna. Pinheiro.
  28. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . 2024-11-18 . ‘Bridgerton’ Star Luke Newton Joins Lucy Hale In Sci-Fi Thriller ‘White Mars’ Ahead Of Rome Shoot . 2024-11-18 . Deadline . en-US.
  29. News: After waiting in the wings, this 'Bridgerton' duo is the talk of the ton. The Washington Post. Thomas. Floyd. 2024-06-26. 2024-06-13.
  30. Gans . Andrew . 8 November 2012 . Complete Casting Announced for London's Book of Mormon; Gavin Creel Will Star . Playbill . 10 February 2021.
  31. Web site: Durrant . Nancy . 2023-05-25 . Luke Newton on returning to the stage, glow-ups and Colin Bridgerton . 2024-03-22 . Evening Standard . en.
  32. Web site: Oganesyan . Natalie . Moreau . Jordan . 4 February 2021 . 2021 SAG Awards: The Complete Nominations List . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210205025037/https://variety.com/2021/awards/news/2021-sag-nominations-list-nominees-screen-actors-guild-awards-1234897816/ . 5 February 2021 . 20 September 2021 . Variety.
  33. Web site: Luke Newton - Awards . 2024-11-18 . IMDb . en-US.

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