![]() ![]() "While all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings," the note said. "Lady Whistledown" herself broke the sad news in a letter posted the other day on the show's social media pages. Just one look at the handsome breakout star and it's easy to see why they're upset. #TheDukeIsForever□□□ fans were recently heartbroken to find out that Rege-Jean Page will not be coming back for season 2 of Netflix's hit period drama. ![]() Thank you to the fans for embracing him and to for bringing him to life in such beautifully moving and memorable ways. Writing the Duke of Hastings for this series has been a true privilege and I’ll forever cherish His Grace’s #Bridgerton reign. Pleasure and a privilege! An honour to be a member of the family – on and off screen, cast, crew and incredible fans – the love is real and will just keep growing ❤️□ It became the streamer’s biggest series ever as 82 million households globally watched the first season (partially or in its entirety) in the first four weeks. With its vibrant mix of Jane Austen-meets -Gossip Girl and its contemporary storytelling redefining the period drama and romance genres, Bridgerton has captivated audiences around the world to shatter Netflix’s viewership records. “Thank you to the fans for embracing him and to for bringing him to life in such beautifully moving and memorable ways. “Writing the Duke of Hastings for this series has been a true privilege and I’ll forever cherish His Grace’s #Bridgerton reign,” he wrote on Twitter. “They are now of course the Duke and Duchess of Hastings but in my mind they will always be Bridgertons and I think they will always be part of the show.” “I hope so,” Bridgerton creator Chris Van Dusen said when asked whether Page and Dynevor’s characters will be back as he announced the Season 2 renewal in January. While Simon and Daphne’s love story wrapped up nicely at the end of Season 1, fans had been looking forward to seeing more of the Duke. He won an NAACP Image Award last week and is nominated for an individual SAG Award in addition to sharing in the show’s ensemble nomination. In addition to global popularity, which put Page in the mix to be the next James Bond and landed him a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live, Bridgerton brought the actor awards recognition for his portrayal of Simon. 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.” “We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family. “While all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings,” Lady Whistledown wrote. Production on the new season, whose new cast additions also include newcomer Charithra Chandran as Edwina and Rupert Young as Jack, begins in early April. Anthony’s love interest, Kate Sharma, will be played by Simone Ashley. The second season of Bridgerton will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as chronicled in the second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
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