Luke Newton
{{Short description|British actor (born 1993)}}
{{Use British English|date=November 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Luke Newton
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Luke Paul Anthony Atkinson
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|2|5|df=y}}
| birth_place = Shoreham-By-Sea, England
| alma_mater = London School of Musical Theatre
| occupation = Actor
| known_for =
| yearsactive = 2010–present
}}
Luke Paul Anthony Newton (né Atkinson) (born 5 February 1993){{Cite news|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/luke-newton/|title=Luke Newton: 10 facts about the Bridgerton actor you should know|work=PopBuzz|access-date=31 December 2020|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113171113/https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/luke-newton/|url-status=live}} is an English actor. He is known for his role as Colin in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–present). 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. He has a younger sister named Lauren. His parents divorced, and his mother Michelle remarried in 2006.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/961034.singer-and-her-group-make-finals-of-x-factor/|title=Singer and her group make finals of X Factor|journal=The Argus|first=Lynn|last=Eccles|date=10 October 2006|accessdate=22 February 2021|archive-date=3 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603102956/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/961034.singer-and-her-group-make-finals-of-x-factor/|url-status=live}} Newton's father was a singer on Stars in Their Eyes and his two maternal aunts were in the West End.
Newton attended St Nicolas and St Mary's Primary School, followed by Steyning Grammar School and then going on to Northbrook College Sussex (now part of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College).{{Cite journal|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19070147.sussex-stars-filming-locations-netflixs-bridgerton/|title=Netflix Bridgerton: Sussex stars and filming locations|journal=The Argus|first=Olivia|last=Marshall|date=9 February 2021|accessdate=10 February 2021|archive-date=7 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207115010/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19070147.sussex-stars-filming-locations-netflixs-bridgerton/|url-status=live}}{{Cite journal|url=https://issuu.com/nbcol/docs/thenoodleissue6|title=Student Success|journal=The Noodle |issue=6 |publisher=Northbrook College Sussex|date=January 2011|accessdate=23 June 2021|page=6}} He formed the boy band South 4 with Oli Reynolds (then Evans), Joel Baylis and Henry Tredinnick.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9758086.sussex-boy-band-south-4-sign-for-reported-1m-deal/|title=Sussex boy band South 4 sign for reported £1m deal|journal=The Argus|first=Ben|last=James|date=13 June 2012|accessdate=28 January 2021|archive-date=6 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206085652/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9758086.sussex-boy-band-south-4-sign-for-reported-1m-deal/|url-status=live}}{{Cite journal|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/singing-at-eight-with-robbie-williams-now-a-ps1m-record-deal-for-london-teenager-7913326.html|title=Singing at eight with Robbie Williams, now a £1m record deal for London teenager|journal=Evening Standard|first=Tony|last=Bassett|date=5 July 2012|accessdate=28 January 2021}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lsmt.co.uk/graduates-1|title=Graduates|website=LSMT|accessdate=10 January 2021|archive-date=12 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112190219/https://www.lsmt.co.uk/graduates-1|url-status=live}}
Career
In 2010, Newton made his television debut in the BBC Two teen series The Cut as Luke Atwood, appearing in 11 episodes.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/switch/thecut/characters/luke_atwood.shtml|title=BBC - Switch - The Cut - Luke Atwood|last=McGee|first=Barry|website=BBC|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031123506/http://www.bbc.co.uk/switch/thecut/characters/luke_atwood.shtml|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fcrzk|title=BBC One - Doctors, Series 16, The Moon Girl Chronicles (Part One)|website=BBC|language=en-GB|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=30 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730142459/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fcrzk|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fct1q|title=BBC One - Doctors, Series 16, The Moon Girl Chronicles (Part Two)|website=BBC|language=en-GB|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=2 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802131527/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fct1q|url-status=live}}
From 2016 to 2017, Newton starred in the Disney Channel series The Lodge as Ben Evans.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/12/09/adultolescence/|title=Adultolescence|date=9 December 2016|work=Wonderland|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=27 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727190500/https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/12/09/adultolescence/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2016/09/24/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-disneys-newest-tv-series-the-lodge-6147924/|title=Everything you need to know about Disney's newest TV series The Lodge|date=24 September 2016|work=Metro|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=27 July 2019|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}} While appearing on the series, he was also featured on the two accompanying soundtrack albums.{{Cite web|title=The Lodge (Music from the TV Series) by Various Artists|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lodge-music-from-the-tv-series/1440631945|website=Apple Music|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=27 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727194436/https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lodge-music-from-the-tv-series/1440631945|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=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/|title=Five reasons why you should watch series two of Disney Channel's The Lodge|date=9 June 2017|website=Metro|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=27 July 2019|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}} In 2018, he starred in the Syfy television film Lake Placid: Legacy as Billy.{{Cite news|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/282042/exclusive-lake-placid-legacy-clip-really-advises-you-to-stay-out-of-the-water/|title=Exclusive LAKE PLACID: LEGACY Clip Really Advises You to Stay Out of the Water|last=Barkan|first=Jonathan|date=3 September 2018|work=Dread Central|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=27 July 2019|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}}
In 2020, Newton began playing Colin, the third eldest Bridgerton son, in the Shondaland-produced Netflix period drama Bridgerton.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/shondalands-first-netflix-series-will-arrive-2020-1223524|title=Shondaland's First Netflix Series Will Arrive in 2020|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101033424/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/shondalands-first-netflix-series-will-arrive-2020-1223524|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/phoebe-dynevor-rege-jean-page-cast-shondaland-bridgerton-series-netflix-based-on-novels-1202644151/|title=Phoebe Dynevor & Regé-Jean Page To Headline Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' At Netflix; 10 Others Cast|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=10 July 2018|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2020-01-04/bridgerton-netflix/|title=When is Bridgerton released on Netflix? What's it about?|work=Radio Times|access-date=6 January 2020|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117214125/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/2020-12-25/bridgerton-release-date-netflix-cast/|url-status=live}} A supporting character in the first two series, it was announced in May 2022 that he and co-star Nicola Coughlan would lead the third series, a change from Julia Quinn's Regency romance book series in which their characters lead the fourth novel Romancing Mister Bridgerton.{{cite news |title=Bridgerton: Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan get a 'glow up' in season three |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-69008384#:~:text=The%20third%20season%20of%20Netflix's%20period%20drama%20focuses%20on%20the,in%20how%20both%20stars%20look. |access-date=9 January 2025 |work=BBC News |archive-date=2 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002055342/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-69008384#:~:text=The%20third%20season%20of%20Netflix's%20period%20drama%20focuses%20on%20the,in%20how%20both%20stars%20look. |url-status=live }} In November 2024, Newton was featured in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue, in a "Royally Sexy" portfolio inspired by his Bridgerton character.{{Cite web |title=Bridgerton's Luke Newton Changed His 'Lifestyle' for His Season 3 Glow Up: 'I Wanted to Embody That Physically' |url=https://people.com/luke-newton-sexiest-man-alive-2024-royals-8739596 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=People.com |language=en}} After his starring season on Bridgerton, Newton earned a spot on IMDB's year-end list of Most Popular Stars of 2024.{{Cite web |title=The Most Popular Stars in 2024 |url=https://www.imdb.com/gallery/rg2414319616/?ref_=mv_close |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=The Most Popular Stars in 2024 |url=https://www.imdb.com/gallery/rg2414319616/mediaviewer/rm1909561602/?ref_=rgmi_mi_99 |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}} In May of 2025, Newton came in at 93 on Radio Times' TV 100 List, which served to "spotlight the truly incredible talent driving [the world of television's] transformation for the better."{{Cite web |title=RadioTimes.com TV 100 2024 – the full list {{!}} Radio Times |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-100-2025-full-list/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=www.radiotimes.com |language=en-GB}}
Newton returned to the stage as Adam in the 2023 revival of The Shape of Things at the Park Theatre.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Amber-Anderson-and-Luke-Newton-Will-Lead-THE-SHAPE-OF-THINGS-at-The-Park-Theatre-20230330|title=Amber Anderson and Luke Newton Will Lead THE SHAPE OF THINGS at The Park Theatre|journal=BroadwayWorld|first=Stephi|last=Wild|date=30 March 2023|accessdate=4 May 2023|archive-date=4 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504085814/https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Amber-Anderson-and-Luke-Newton-Will-Lead-THE-SHAPE-OF-THINGS-at-The-Park-Theatre-20230330|url-status=live}} WhatsOnStage,{{Cite web |date=2023-06-01 |title=The Shape of Things at the Park Theatre – review |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-shape-of-things-at-the-park-theatre-review_1215228/#:~:text=Ultimately,%20The%20Shape%20Of%20Things,into%20but%20feels%20unquestionably%20accurate. |access-date=2025-05-04 |language=en-US}} Broadway World UK,{{Cite web |last=Grundy |first=Abbie |title=Review: THE SHAPE OF THINGS, Park Theatre |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Review-THE-SHAPE-OF-THINGS-Park-Theatre-20230531 |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} The Standard,{{Cite web |last=Curtis |first=Nick |date=2023-06-01 |title=The Shape of Things at Park Theatre: precision engineered black comedy |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/the-shape-of-things-park-theatre-review-luke-newton-colin-bridgerton-amber-anderson-b1084656.html |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=The Standard |language=en}} and The Times{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Clive |date=2023-05-31 |title=The Shape of Things review — Neil LaBute's battle of the sexes still crackles |url=https://www.thetimes.com/culture/theatre-dance/article/the-shape-of-things-review-neil-labutes-battle-of-the-sexes-still-crackles-r0fk2rqw3 |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=www.thetimes.com |language=en}} praised Newton's performance starring opposite Amber Anderson. The revival would go on to be nominated for Best Off-West End Production at the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Nominations in full: 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/nominations-in-full-24th-annual-whatsonstage-awards_1554633/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |language=en-US}}
In mid-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.{{Cite web |title=VIANA {{!}} The Legend of the Golden Hearts |url=https://www.viana-themovie.com/ |access-date=29 May 2024 |website=VIANA - The Movie |language=en}}{{Citation |last=Carvalho |first=Rodrigo |title=Viana the Legend of the Golden Hearts |type=Animation, Comedy, Musical |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23711556/ |access-date=29 May 2024 |others=Luke Newton, Daniela Melchior, Pêpê Rapazote |publisher=Watermelon Production}}
In November 2024, Deadline Hollywood announced that Newton would be starring alongside actress Lucy Hale in the sci-fi thriller White Mars.{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=2024-11-18 |title='Bridgerton' Star Luke Newton Joins Lucy Hale In Sci-Fi Thriller 'White Mars' Ahead Of Rome Shoot |url=https://deadline.com/2024/11/bridgerton-star-luke-newton-joins-lucy-hale-in-white-mars-1236180074/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}
Personal life
Newton has dyslexia and ADHD.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/luke-newton-popsugar-crush-interview-48212619|title=The Most Romantic Thing Luke Newton Did For Girlfriend Jade Louise Davies Is Film-Worthy|journal=PopSugar|first=Grayson|last=Gilcrease|date=16 March 2021|accessdate=29 July 2021|archive-date=30 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730005140/https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/luke-newton-popsugar-crush-interview-48212619|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Koster |first=Alexandra |title=Bridgerton's Luke Newton On Thriving With Dyslexia & ADHD: "I've Got Coping Mechanisms" |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/luke-newton-bridgerton-scripts-dyslexia-adhd |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en |archive-date=17 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517181813/https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/luke-newton-bridgerton-scripts-dyslexia-adhd |url-status=live }} He dated actress Sophie Simnett, his The Lodge co-star, from 2016 to 2018. He later dated Welsh theatre actress Jade Davies from 2019 to 2023.{{cite web |url=https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/luke-newton-dating-history |title=Everything We Know About 'Bridgerton' Star Luke Newton's Dating History |date=6 February 2024 |access-date=15 May 2024 |archive-date=16 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516022039/https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/luke-newton-dating-history |url-status=live }}
Newton's grandfather Ken died during the COVID-19 pandemic; the family raised over £3,000 for the Love Your Hospital charity in his name.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/thousands-raised-in-honour-of-shoreham-man-who-lost-covid-battle-after-whole-family-struck-by-virus-3181987|title=Thousands raised in honour of Shoreham man who lost Covid battle after whole family struck by virus|journal=Sussex World|first=Isabella|last=Cipirska|date=19 March 2021|accessdate=11 February 2023|archive-date=11 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211212310/https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/thousands-raised-in-honour-of-shoreham-man-who-lost-covid-battle-after-whole-family-struck-by-virus-3181987|url-status=live}}
Filmography
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= Film =
= Television =
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{tooltip|Refs.|References}} |
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| 2010
| The Cut | Luke Atwood | Main role; 11 episodes |
| 2011
| Sadie J | Brad | 1 episode |
| 2013
| Richard Brackenbury | 1 episode |
| 2014
| Doctors | Sam Hern | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2017
| Ben Evans | Main role |
| 2018
| Billy | Television film |
| 2020–present
| Main role | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/06/13/nicola-coughlan-luke-newton-bridgerton/|title=After waiting in the wings, this 'Bridgerton' duo is the talk of the ton|newspaper=The Washington Post|first=Thomas|last=Floyd|access-date=26 June 2024|date=13 June 2024|archive-date=14 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614165559/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/06/13/nicola-coughlan-luke-newton-bridgerton/|url-status=live}} |
= Theatre =
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
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Category:Actors educated at the BRIT School
Category:People from Shoreham-by-Sea
Category:People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder