Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan stuns in glittering black gown as she holds hands with co-star Luke Newton at Australian launch of season three

Nicola Coughlan ensured all eyes were on her as she walked the red carpet at the Australian launch of Bridgerton season three in Bowral, NSW on Sunday. Pictured The Irish actress opted for a sparkling black gown as she posed alongside co-star Luke Newton on the grounds of Milton Park Country House The dress included a plunging neckline that showed off lots of bust and flared skirting that added a romantic silhouette For makeup, the beauty chose a rosy toned lipstick and a smoky eye, along with a porcelain foundation, while wearing her blonde locks down and straightened. Subtle sparkles throughout the gown caught the light and the dress sat off the star's shoulders, offering a hint of skin Nicola added a pair of towering black heels to her outfit, as well as glittering retro style earrings For makeup, the beauty chose a rosy toned lipstick and a smoky eye, along with a porcelain foundation, while wearing her blonde locks down and straightened Also making a chic appearance was Bridgerton producer Jess Brownell, who opted for a tan houndstooth suit and pointed brown heels. Luke made a dapper appearance, the affectionate pair holding hands as they posed side by side He opted for a beige trench over a semi-sheer cream shirt and wide-cut slacks that matched his coat The actor finished the ensemble with a pair of patent dress shoes and added a sleek silver chain Also making a chic appearance was Bridgerton producer Jess Brownell, who opted for a tan houndstooth suit and pointed brown heels. Nicola recently teased a massive 'change' and some 'special' moments for Penelope Featherington in season 3 of the period romp The actress stars as Penelope in the hit Netflix series The third series of the hit regency romance, which follows the eight Bridgerton siblings attempting to find love, will pick up with Penelope and Colin Bridgerton’s love story Hinting that things are looking up for Penelope, Nicola said: 'It is eight months filming for a season, it changes so much, it is a very action packed season' 'I got to see some last night and I was bouncing off the walls with excitement, it is brilliant, it is written brilliantly.