Rhimes took to Instagram to add that "the Duke is never gone. USA TODAY reached out to Page's reps for comment. "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," the actor tweeted. Page confirmed his departure on Twitter, calling it a "pleasure and a privilege" working on the show, and Netflix confirmed the statement. Review: Netflix's magnificent 'Bridgerton' glitters with period drama glory "Dearest Readers, 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," read the statement, written in the form of a letter by the show's narrator Lady Whistledown. "We'll miss Simon's presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family."Įven without the charming duke, however, his wife Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) "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," the statement added. The Shonda Rhimes-produced series, which follows an upper-class family in 1813 London society, announced Friday in a statement that Regé-Jean Page, who plays royal Simon Basset, won't be returning to the hit show. Sorry "Bridgerton" fans, but Season 2 won't be including the Duke of Hastings. Simon cares for his few friends deeply, but he can never seem to do the right thing.Watch Video: Etiquette and intimacy scenes in 'Bridgerton' But underneath he hides a lonely personal life. Simon is tough, well-traveled, and spirited, so his bad-boy persona comes easily to him. Personality… charming, devilish, and compassionate.
Eventually, he will have to decide what is more important: true love or keeping his word. As he spends more and more time with Daphne, the vow seems harder and harder to keep. Simon vows never to marry, but he won’t tell anyone why. Their façade seems to be improving both of their reputations, but Simon begins to feel something for Daphne, much to his discomfort.Ĭhallenge… balancing his relationships against the promises he has made. In turn, Simon’s attachment to Daphne rids him of overzealous mothers' attention, trying to marry their daughters off.
When Daphne’s suitors lose interest, Simon helps stoke their jealousy by accompanying Daphne to balls and picnics. Relationship status… fake dating Daphne Bridgerton, a London debutante. Will helps Simon talk through his anxieties, and in turn, Simon helps Will brush up on his boxing skills. To unwind, Simon turns to boxing with his friend Will Mondrich. Whether abroad or home, Simon is not often without a lady in his bed, but they never stay longer than one night. As he wraps up his business in London, he has no idea what is in store when he returns home. Simon’s long absence from London also means that his subjects have been long without oversight.
Simon’s father recently passed away, so he now holds the title. Simon recently arrived in London for the social season, but he vowed never to marry, so his intentions remain a mystery. Simon’s vacations often lead him through brothels and bars, so his reputation as a scoundrel is well earned. Simon is often abroad, never staying in one place for too long. He practically disowned Simon, saying that the Hastings line cannot end up “in the quivering hands of a half-wit.” Simon developed a stutter, and when his father found out, it enraged him. Simon’s mother died in childbirth, and even high society London couldn’t save him from his father’s cruelty. Grew up… as heir to the Duke of Hastings.
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