Bridgerton's Rege-Jean Page responds to James Bond rumours

Rege-Jean Page became an overnight sensation after the success of Netflix's Bridgerton. The actor received immense praises for his portrayal of Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.

Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page's decision to exit from the second season of the show created a massive stir among fans. The actor who essayed the role of the Duke of Hastings on the show received a huge fan following for his portrayal and with the second season focussing on Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), Page has now moved on from the show.

Fans were shocked and disappointed to learn that Regé-Jean Page would not be returning to “Bridgeton” for season two, but according to co-star Adjoa Andoh, the exit makes sense.

Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury on the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, is sharing her thoughts on co-star Regé-Jean Page‘s exit from the show.

On April 2, Bridgerton fans reacted with dismay when news broke of Regé-Jean Page’s exit from the series—and now, producer Shonda Rhimes has weighed in.

After many weeks of scrutinising why Regé-Jean Page is adamant about not returning to Bridgerton, we have another update. The on-screen Duke reportedly isn’t returning to the period drama because he didn’t like what the producers had planned for his character, the Duke of Hastings.

Shonda Rhimes was prepared for fans' reaction after  breakout star Regé-Jean Page announced he wouldn't return for the Netflix series's second season. The Shondaland founder told  that she was «really shocked» when fans reacted with heartbreak and disbelief, with even stars like Kim Kardashian sharing their responses on social media.

Season 2 of the show will go on without the spoon-licking, virginity-snatching Page, who played the smoldering Duke of Hastings Simon Basset. The new season will focus on Anthony Bridgerton, the overbearing older brother of Daphne and a college chum of the duke’s.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterRegé-Jean Page appears to have posted his first reaction to a report alleging he was not cast as Superman’s grandfather on the Syfy series “Krypton” because he is Black.“Hearing about these conversations hurts no less now than it did back then,” Page posted to Twitter on Wednesday.

Regé-Jean Page may have had his reasons for leaving , but it wasn't because he wasn't wanted. The 31-year-old actor shocked fans last week when news broke that he would not be returning as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in season 2 of Shonda Rhimes' Regency-era Netflix series. According to, Page only signed a one-year deal with the show, which focuses on a different one of the eight Bridgerton siblings every season.

The Hollywood Reporter published a story that claims was passed over to play on the Krypton because of his race.

After fans learned that Rege Jean Page will not be returning to Briderton, they’ve been in shock.

Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page has had his name attached to the iconic role of James Bond ever since he set pulses racing on the Netflix period drama.

A new report is giving some inside details into what led to Rege-Jean Page‘s exit from Bridgerton after just one season from the show.

Netflix's super hit period drama Bridgerton sent fans into a tizzy when news surfaced that Rege-Jean Page aka Duke of Hastings won't be returning for the show's second season. Lady Whistledown's fans took time to recover from this shock exit but  Rege-Jean Page has now finally opened up about why he is leaving the show.

Rege-Jean Page is opening up about his decision to leave Bridgerton and why he only stayed with the hit Netflix show for one season.

Ever since Rege-Jean Page announced his exit from Bridgerton, the news irked a strong response from fans of the show including some celebrity fans. Although Last Week Tonight host John Oliver has a rather different response for the same, who on his recent episode stated that it was fitting for the Duke's character to not show up in the second season.