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Regé explained himself that he quit because it felt 'like a limited series' to him, however rumours have since emerged that he left because he didn't like what was planned for his character in future. He said after his exit was announced: “It's a one-season arc.
There was only a hope and a prayer that Page would reprise his role as the Duke of Hastings in the second season, but according to The Hollywood Reporter and a source reportedly close to Bridgerton, Page was offered $50,000 per episode for the opportunity to guest star in 3 to 5 episodes of Season 2 but declined the ...
"In the very first scene of Season 2, Daphne mentions she left her husband and baby at home [to be there for Eloise's debut]. "Unfortunately, it didn't work out in terms of Regé being a part of the second season, but he will always be Bridgerton's Duke," he added. "He's not going anywhere in the world of the show.
Back in 2021, Regé-Jean Page made the decision to not return as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in Bridgerton season 2. Explaining why he opted not to come back, he told Variety that he initially signed on to the show because producers told him: “It's a one-season arc.
So far, most of the Bridgerton siblings have been confirmed to return for Season 3. This list includes Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne), Claudia Jessie (Eloise), Luke Thompson (Benedict), and Luke Newton (Colin).
Sorry, Bridgerton fans, it looks like Regé-Jean Page has left the Duke of Hastings behind him for good. In speaking to Variety at the premiere of his newest film The Gray Man, Page was asked how he would feel, were the Shona Rhimes-produced Regency romance drama to recast the role of Simon.
Other than that, Simon merely remains off-screen because he's busy with his own life and the affairs of his estate. Most importantly, despite Simon being missing in Bridgerton season 2, Daphne is far more key to keeping her family together and his presence is related solely through her mentions of him.
Although many actors returned for the show's second season, Regé-Jean Page — who plays Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings — in the series is nowhere to be found. During an April 2021 interview with Variety, he said that he knew his time on "Bridgerton" was going to be short-lived because he only had a one-season deal.
Who is returning for Bridgerton season 3? Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton season one, decided not to fulfill his contract for more seasons of the royal drama series.
Given that Simon does not appear to have been formally written out of the show, with his character being definitely alive, fans have been loudly hoping we might see him again in the upcoming third season. Sadly, as confirmed by the man himself, Regé-Jean Page, who played Simon, he will absolutely not be returning.
Eventually, Simon makes peace with his past and the two reconcile their relationship. The season ends with Daphne giving birth to their first child, a baby boy.
We know what you're all thinking, but no, Regé-Jean Page, who played the smoldering Duke of Hastings in Season 1, will not be returning for Season 3, either. The actor has made it clear he's moved on from Bridgerton.
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has opened up about taking on the male lead romantic role in season 2 of the Netflix show.
SPOILER: The reason the Duke of Hastings isn't in Bridgerton season 2 is revealed in the first scene of the second season when Daphne Bridgerton, the Duke's wife and the mother of his son, August, explains that he couldn't be there for her sister Eloise Bridgerton's debut because he was at home taking care of their ...
I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on." Despite rumors surrounding a potential cameo in future seasons, Page confirmed via Instagram that he will not be reprising his role as the Duke of Hastings in season 3 of Bridgerton.
He is married to Daphne Basset. They faked a courtship in order for Daphne to attract suitors after Lady Whistledown wrote scandalous gossip about her, but eventually fell in love for real.
Recasting the role of Simon Basset would be devastating for fans who fell in love with Regé-Jean Page's brilliant portrayal and his chemistry with Phoebe Dynevor's Daphne Bridgerton. But seeing as the Duke is not a main character in the rest of the books, it's unlikely that the show will recast the character anyway.
"Daphne obviously gave birth at the end of season one, so you will meet the bubba in season two, and it's the prettiest bubba I've ever seen in my life," she said, adding that he's meant to be around 6 months old in the season. "We were so lucky, they were so well-behaved.
There's no “Gray” zone when it comes to how Regé-Jean Page feels about “Bridgerton.” The “Gray Man” actor will not be returning as Simon Basset, husband of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) in the Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix series.
Sorry, fans, but Page will not be back to play the dashing duke in Bridgerton Season 3, just as he wasn't in Season 2.
Lucien Laviscount. When it comes to playing a charming love interest in a Netflix production, Lucien Laviscount has experience. The 30-year-old actor has recently played the role of Alfie, one of Emily's love interests, in Netflix's Emily in Paris season 2.
In Julia Quinn's book "The Duke and I," which was the first to inspire the "Bridgerton" series, the Duke and Duchess of Hastings give birth to five children.
However, season three might set the seeds for Benedict's eventual romance. Brownell also confirmed that the series will not include Penelope's weight loss story from the books. "We think that Penelope is beautiful, and I don't think it's really a part of her story," Brownell told Variety.