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Here’s why Rege-Jean Page will not be returning to ‘Bridgerton’ next season
Many, many fans of Netflix’s “Bridgerton” were saddened by Friday’s announcement that Rege-Jean Page, the host of the show, Rege-Jean Page, who played Simon Basset as Duke of Hastings, would not appear in the upcoming drama of Shonda Rhimes. second season. While it was probably less shocking to fans of the Julia Quinn novels on which the show is based, which transitions from the love story of Simon and Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) to that of her brother Anthony in the second episode, it is still a pretty big bomb to drop that the Duke will not appear in the next series of episodes. But there’s a reason why – and a reason why he may still return for potential future seasons. To begin with, Page only came under contract for one season. “It’s an arc of one season. It’s going to be a start, a middle, an end – give us a year, ‘Page told Variety on Friday about his earlier talks with Rhimes and other producers about participating in the show in the role of Simon. ‘[I thought] “It’s interesting,” because then it felt like a limited series. I can come in, I’ll make my contribution and then the Bridgerton family will start. ‘Read also: Regé-Jean Page’s’ Bridgerton’ room makes sense when you read the books Season 1 of ‘Bridgerton’ is adapted from ‘The Duke and I’, the first book in Quinn’s’ Bridgerton ‘novel series. This book, and thus the corresponding first season of “Bridgerton,” focused on Daphne Bridgerton and her love interest, Simon. Their story was resolved at the end of Season 1, and they are happily married and welcome the arrival of their first child after Simon’s reconciliation with his issues about children. ‘One of the things that differs about this [romance] genre is that the audience knows that the arc is complete, ”Page told Variety. “They know it so you can tie people in emotional knots because they have the assurance that we are going to get out and that we are going to have the marriage and the baby.” While Simon van Page does not appear on screen at all in season 2, which recently read its first table and will be in production this month, Daphne is still part of the story, and therefore she will be with her brother Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) side when he goes on his own romantic journey with the new character Kate Sharma (played by “Sex Education” alum Simone Ashley). This means that Simon will be referred to during the season, as he is still Daphne’s husband and the father of her son, an individual with knowledge tells TheWrap. Also read: Rege-Jean Page does not appear in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2. Although “Bridgerton” was only renewed through season 2, Quinn has eight novels in her “Bridgerton” series, and forerunner Chris Van Dusen told TheWrap earlier that he would like to make a season dedicated to each of the books and their corresponding brother or sister of Bridgerton. A knowledgeable person tells TheWrap that the door is open for Page to recount his role as Simon in future seasons. “I have nothing but excitement that ‘Bridgerton’ continues to go off the steam train and conquer the world,” Page told Variety. “But there is also value in completing these bows and landing fast. ‘ Netflix has released an anonymous’ Bridgerton ‘narrator, Lady Whistledown, that Page left the show in a statement posted on social media accounts on Friday:’ Dear readers, with all eyes on Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s pursuit to find a Viscountess, we want to present Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke of Hastings so triumphantly, we will miss Simon’s presence on screen, but he will always be part of the Bridgerton family. will remain a dedicated wife and sister and help her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer – more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to endure. Yours sincerely, Lady Whistledown ”Also read: HFPA-rejected press conferences for black projects like ‘Bridgerton’, says Insiders (exclusively) ‘Pleasure and a privilege! The honor of being a member of the family – on and off screen, cast, crew and incredible fans – love is real and will just keep growing, ‘Page writes a quote-tweet of the statement. Representatives of Page did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for further comment on Friday. Rhimes took to Twitter to say that although Page did not appear in season 2, ‘Remember: the Duke is never gone. He’s just waiting to be watched again from scratch. #ShondalandMenOnNetflixAreForever ”As for Rege-Jean Page, as it is not on” Bridgerton “, the actor recently filmed the movie on the Russo Brothers’ Netflix espionage thriller” The Gray Man “starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, and starred in Hasbro / eOne and Paramount’s “Dungeons & Dragons” movie. Read the original story. Here’s Why Rege-Jean Page Will Not Return To ‘Bridgerton’ Next Season At TheWrap