It was recently revealed that Rege-Jean Page will no longer play Simon in season 2 of The Bridgertons. All indications are that the actor did not abandon fiction for economic reasons, as the figure that he was offered to appear in the new episodes was revealed and that he rejected.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Netflix offered the actor $ 50,000 to appear in a single episode, an offer he declined.. The publication attributes this decision to the fact that the performer is “focused on his early film career”. Page will soon appear in The Gray Man with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, and will star in the new film Dungeons and Dragons with Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant.
To these projects are added rumors that the British could be the new James Bond after the departure of Daniel Craig. Speculation also indicates that he could join the Marvel Cinematic Universe to replace the late Chadwick Boseman as the leader in the sequel to Black Panther.
Page initially signed a one-year deal, but the idea was for him to return in a second installment with Phoebe Dynevor. “I wish I could see them again and at the same time explore the other siblings in the family,” said creator Chris Van Dusen, a wish that was not finally fulfilled by the actor’s decision.
The departure of the actor from the series was revealed via Twitter. “With our eyes on Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s search for a Viscountess, we must say goodbye to Regé-Jean Page, who triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings. We will miss the actor’s presence in the room, but he will always be part of the Bridgerton family “, you can read in the publication.