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Luke Thompson Just Shared Why He And Claudia Jessie Have The Best Sibling Chemistry
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Anthony and Hyacinth Bridgerton might be my favorite onscreen Bridgerton relationship, but behind the scenes, Luke Thompson and Claudia Jessie take the cake. These two are hilarious together in every interview, and their bond is so strong that they seem like siblings IRL! During an interview with The View for Bridgerton season 3, Luke Thompson revealed that his friendship with Claudia makes filming the hit Netflix series way easier.
When talking about his bond with his Bridgerton cast mates, Luke Thompson credits the show's casting directors Kelly Hendry and Cole Edwards for putting them all together. "A lot of us have just mainly done theatre," he says. "All of us, it was our first big gig, so we felt all in it together, and I guess, also, we're just a bunch of Brits being looked after by Americans."
Luke Thompson just starred in Love's Labour's Lost at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, while Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) recently starred in The Shape of Things at the Park Theatre and Jonathan Bailey had a role in Gielgud Theatre's Company as Jamie in 2018.
"When you get good chemistry, that's like 80 percent of the job, isn't it?" Luke continues. "I have scenes with Claudia where I think, 'Oh I just need to show up and learn the lines.' It doesn't feel like work!"
There's truly nothing like those friendships that click instantly. Claudia Jessie and Luke Thompson's characters — the outspoken Eloise and artistic Benedict, respectively — are one of the series' incredibly written relationships. They know each other in every way, and aren't afraid to both be vulnerable and to push each other towards better versions of themselves. Their late night chats on the swings are some of the most memorable parts of the show, and I can't wait to see what else the writers have up their sleeves for these characters!
What's your favorite moment from Luke Thompson and Claudia Jessie (and Benedict and Eloise)? Check out Lady Whistledown Just Teased The Bridgerton Season 4 Couple for the latest news on season 4!
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