Rege-Jean Page always knew he’d only be in Bridgerton for one season.
The 31-year-old actor – who plays the Duke of Hastings in the Netflix period drama – insists he would have always left the show after its first season but is excited to see the show “roll on” into the future.
Speaking about the show, he said: “It’s a one-season arc. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end – give us a year. [I thought] ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on…
“One of the things that is different about this [romance] genre is that the audience knows the arc completes. They come in knowing that, so you can tie people in emotional knots because they have that reassurance that … we’re going to have the marriage and the baby.”
And Rege-Jean insists he has “nothing but excitement” for the show to return.
He added to Variety of the future: “I have nothing but excitement for Bridgerton continuing to steam train off and conquer the globe. But there is also value in completing these arcs and sticking the landing.”
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Meanwhile, it was previously confirmed Rege-Jean will not return for the second series of the popular Netflix show, much to the disappointment of many fans.
In a statement, the show’s producers said: “Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Rege-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings.
“We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family. Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer – more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to bear.”
