Rege-Jean Page responds to 007 rumours as fans convinced he’s the next James Bond

James Bond to life in Dr No for the very first time. Since then, six other actors have tried to live up to the performance of the iconic Scottish star, who died of respiratory failure last year.

This past week, Just Jared ran a fan-voted poll for who should play James Bond next after Daniel Craig steps away.

Bridgerton. Fans have been left wondering what Regé’s next role will be following his announcement that he won’t be returning to Bridgerton for the second series, with the 31-year-old British actor heavily rumoured to take over from Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.

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.

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.

Last year, fans were all set to feast their eyes upon Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond in No Time To Die. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bond 25 underwent a series of release date delays until finally jumping ship to a September 30, 2021 release in the UK and an October 8, 2021 release in the US.

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.

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

“Bridgerton” producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers address Regé-Jean Page’s departure in a new interview with Vanity Fair.

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.

Regé-Jean Page apparently didn’t burn for the pay increase Bridgerton was willing to give him to reprise his role as Simon Basset in season 2.

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.

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

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Regé-Jean Page left a massive hole in Bridgerton fans’ hearts last week when the show announced the Duke of Hastings would not be returning for Season 2. It was a Lady Whistledown letter that shocked the world, including the likes of Kim Kardashian who had just gotten around to a binge-watch!

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.

While many fans are still reeling from the Friday official announcement that Regé-Jean Page will not be returning to Netflix and Shondaland’s Bridgerton, John Oliver is taking the news in stride and finds it fitting for Page’s character, Simon, the Duke of Hastings.