Regé-Jean Page Responds to Report He Wasn't Cast in Superman Show Because of His Race

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.

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.

“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.

Recently, as part of a big breakdown of the entire Ray Fisher/Warner Bros. situation, THR reported that one of the men involved in the “Justice League” situation, former DC Films boss Geoff Johns, was involved in a problematic casting decision while serving as a producer on the short-lived Syfy series, “Krypton.” And now, the actor who was denied a role because of the decision, Regé-Jean Page, is speaking up about what was revealed.

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has said he was “hurt” that he might have been turned down to star in Krypton because of his skin colour.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the series, which focuses on the backstory of Superman’s grandfather, was “passionate about doing some nontraditional casting”.Their sources suggest that Page accordingly auditioned for the part, before DC Films co-founder Geoff Johns reportedly said Superman “could not have a Black grandfather”.Responding to the news on

On Wednesday, Bridgerton breakout Regé-Jean Page appeared to address the claim that he was denied a key role in Syfy/DC series, Krypton, because of his race.

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.

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.

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After Ray Fisher levelled some pretty disturbing claims about what went on behind the scenes during Justice League, now a new report sheds light on the alleged toxicity within WarnerMedia. Apparently, the creator’s of David S.

Before gaining huge fame from Bridgerton, Regé-Jean Page auditioned for the role of Superman’s grandfather in Syfy’s Krypton — but reportedly didn’t get it because he isn’t white.

Regé-Jean Page had a shot at being Superman’s dad until former DC Films chairman Geoff Johns got in the way.

A new report has emerged about the alleged toxicity within WarnerMedia ever since Ray Fisher leveled serious claims about what went on behind the scenes during Justice League.