Trust Bridgerton to bring the drama, both on and offscreen! If you’re a fan of Netflix’s regency-era romance, then you were probably disappointed to hear that Regé-Jean Page, AKA the Duke of Hastings, wouldn’t be returning for season two.
Let’s be real, his brooding, smoldering Simon Basset was a BIG part of the enormous success of the series, so fans were understandably upset. Related: Regé-Jean Page ‘Hurt’ By Rejection From Comic Book Role Due To Race But the actor told Variety he was only ever contracted for one season, and following the path of the books that the show is based on, the next season will focus on Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) rather than Simon and his bride Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor).
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