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Shonda Rhimes-produced series based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels, set during London’s regency era, was streamed over 82 million times during its first month on Netflix, making it the most-watched Netflix show ever. So what is the secret to ’ streaming success? The saucy and scandalous series that introduced us to the epic love story between high society good girl Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and the dark, dashing and mysterious Duke of Hastings Simon Basset (Rege-Jean Page) has

The queen of Shondaland cannot believe the outcry Regé-Jean Page’s exit from Bridgerton has caused from fans around the world!

fans out there: The series “shall return for seasons 3 and 4.” That’s right, Netflix has renewed the hit regency drama for two additional seasons as it starts production on the much anticipated second installment focused on eldest Bridgerton child, Lord Anthony’s (Jonathan Bailey) quest for love. Adapted from Julia Quinn’s hit novels by Chris Van Dusen for Shondaland, the sexy and stylish series combines elements of and as it follows the many characters within the competitive world of London

Netflix has ordered another two seasons of its Regency-era bonkbuster Bridgerton.

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.

Shelley Conn (Liar) and Calam Lynch (Benediction) are the latest new cast addition for Season 2 of Bridgerton, Netflix and Shondaland’s hugely popular Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels.

Shondaland’s series Bridgerton became an instant hit as soon as the show aired on Netflix. After garnering love and appreciation from fans all around the world, the series’ first season made its way on top of the trending page.

Regé-Jean Page is breaking his silence after it was announced on Friday that he was leaving after just one season.The British actor, who quickly became one of the series' breakout stars, will not be returning as the Duke of Hastings for season 2 of Netflix's steamy Regency drama.

Regé-Jean Page, one of the breakout stars from Netflix's hot Regency drama, will not be returning for season 2 as the Duke of Hastings, it was announced Friday on Twitter via a message from the Ton's gossip maven.

season 2 role on Netflix's Regency drama based on author Julia Quinn's bestselling romance novels, reports. ET has reached out to Netflix for comment.star Jonathan Bailey, whose character Anthony Bridgerton is set to be the focus for the upcoming season (a la Quinin's secondbook, ), follows Chandran on Instagram. This is Chandran's first major TV or film role.

EXCLUSIVE: Newcomer Charithra Chandran has landed the role of Edwina in Season 2 of Bridgerton, Netflix and Shondaland’s hugely popular Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels, I have learned. Rupert Young (Merlin) also has been tapped for a major new role on the series, created by Casper Van Dusen, I hear.

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Regé-Jean Page) saying «I do» and welcoming a child.Season 2 of, which will begin filming this spring, plans to turn the focus to Daphne's older brother, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as did , the second book in Julia Quinn's series on which the show is based.«It’s just going to get more exciting and convoluted and sexier, I think,» Bailey told ET of 's second season. "[It will] be pushing boundaries every single way.

Move over Daphne and Simon, season two of Bridgerton is going to be all about Anthony and his amour.

“Bridgerton” could be whipping up its very own Kate Middleton vs.

Jonathan Bailey in season 2 of Netflix's breakout Regency hit, ET confirms.

EXCLUSIVE: Bridgerton has found its Kate. Simone Ashley (Because the Night, Sex Education) has been tapped as the female lead opposite Jonathan Bailey in Season 2 of Netflix and Shondaland’s hugely popular Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels.

Big casting news for the second season of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton was just announced!

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two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations one day after getting completely shut out at the Golden Globes.Adapted from Julia Quinn's best-selling novels about 1800s London society, scored a series nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series on Thursday morning.

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direct to your inboxIf you haven’t seen Bridgerton yet, or you haven’t even heard of it, where on earth have you been hiding?Season one of the Netflix series, based on Julia Quinn's novel The Duke and I, launched on Christmas Day and ever since it has been the talk of the ‘ton’.It’s eight hour-long episodes follow London’s high society through ‘the season’ - an annual period where elite families host the most beautiful balls to introduce their children to society and eventually find them a

Julia Quinn, the author of the Bridgerton books that inspired the Netflix series of the same name, is opening up about how the series came into Shonda Rhimes‘ hands.

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Following the debut of “Bridgerton”, Netflix’s hit Regency drama adapted from Julia Quinn’s popular novels about 1800s London society by Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, English actor Jonathan Bailey is easily one of the biggest breakout stars. In the series, he plays Lord Anthony Bridgerton, the titular family’s eldest son who is expected to take center stage in season 2.

EXCLUSIVE: Brit actor Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict Bridgerton in Netflix’s all-the-rage series Bridgerton, has signed with UK management firm Insight.

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Bridgerton creator Chris Van Dusen and Netflix this morning announced an official Season 2 renewal for the sweeping Regency romance series.

, Shondaland’s first original Netflix series, has been renewed for season 2. Adapted from Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels about 1800s London society by longtime Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, the series will continue to tell the story about the titular and sprawling Bridgerton family as they navigate society, scandal and Lady Whistledown’s scathing takedowns.

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With its mix of Jane Austin meets Gossip Girl with 35 Shades of Grey, as described by Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page, Netflix’s Shondaland series has taken pop culture by storm since its Dec. 25 debut. Redefining the period drama and romance genres while making global stars out of Page andPhoebe Dynevor, the adaptation of Julia Quinn’s novel captivated viewers to become one of Netflix’s most watched series premieres.

Julia Quinn’s best-selling series of novels, created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by “Scandal” queen Shonda Rhimes — is set in the competitive world of Regency London during the debutante season.Dynevor, 25, who stars as fledgling socialite Daphne Bridgerton opposite 31-year-old Page’s Duke of Hastings, is reportedly devastated that her revealing work on Netflix’s most-watched original series is being exploited.“Bridgerton’s sex scenes appearing alongside some of the most obscene material the