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I slept in the character’s room, which was bizarre."

Colin sitting at desk

From there, Newton continued working in British television for a while.

“Ever since I can remember,” he replied.

The actor continued, “I spent more time pretending to be fictional characters than being myself.

Luke smirking in class

My parents took me to amateur theater groups where I started to perform in local productions.

I was spotted in a show by an agent who sent me to my first audition.

Newton added, “And I think that’s where the bug came from.”

Richard Brackenbury wearing suit

He worked consistently to achieve his dream, taking on small roles to build expertise.

It was a small job, but Newton was just getting started.

But it’s a reset moment,” he quipped during his January 2023 interview withHigh Life Magazine.

Sam being interrogated

“Ultimately, it’s about doing something that’s completely different.

As talented as he is, musical roles were actually something Newton had been trying to break away from.

He explained this toThe Standardin May 2023: “I said, ‘This is the plan.

Ben spreading arms out

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Newton wasn’t exactly in the position to be choosy, as his living situation had taken a turn.

While this character instead went to Rege-Jean Page, Newton became Colin Bridgerton and the rest is history.

Billy looking mad behind Sam

In a family scene, I could say one line, and that could be my whole day.”

Adam wearing helmet