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.
08.04.2021 - 20:21 / nme.com
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
.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.
Regé-Jean Page and Olivia Wilde are using their storytelling skills in support of Audi’s global marketing campaign for the auto manufacturer’s new all-electric Audi Q4 e-tron.
While our excitement for the second season of Bridgerton is building, especially since the announcement it’s to return for a third AND fourth season, we’re still saddened by the fact that our dashing Duke, Regé-Jean Page will not be returning.
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, 51, was surprised at how devastated Bridgerton fans were after they found out Regé-Jean Page, 31, was leaving the popular series after just one thrilling season, and it’s because that was the plan all along.
“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.
Trust Bridgerton to bring the drama, both on and offscreen!
The DC Comics universe could have had the hottest new star… and they turned him down over his race?! WTF?!
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.
Rege-Jean Page became a household name thanks to Netflix's Bridgerton. The actor cooked up a storm recently as he announced he won't be coming back for the second season.
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.