Before joining the cast of “Bridgerton,” Nicola Coughlan was nearly cast as Robin in “Stranger Things.”
The role ultimately went to Maya Hawke, who debuted as the sharp-witted Scoops Ahoy employee in the show’s third season. Coughlan later rose to fame as Penelope Featherington in the hit Netflix period drama.
This near-miss in casting highlights the different career paths taken by both actors. Hawke’s portrayal of Robin became a fan-favorite, integral to the series’ later storylines.