Regé-Jean Web page won’t seem in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2
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The unhappy information to some got here within the type of a word from the present’s Woman Whistledown character, posted on “Bridgerton’s” verified Twitter account.
“Pricey Readers, whereas all eyes flip to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to discover a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Web page, who so triumphantly performed the Duke of Hastings,” the announcement learn. “We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, however he’ll all the time be part of the Bridgerton household.”
“It is a one-season arc. It should have a starting, center, finish — give us a yr,” Web page mentioned. “[I thought] ‘That is attention-grabbing,’ as a result of then it felt like a restricted sequence. I get to come back in, I get to contribute my bit after which the Bridgerton household rolls on.”
However whereas the Duke of Hastings is departing, his Duchess will nonetheless be round.
“Daphne will stay a loyal spouse and sister, serving to her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to supply — extra intrigue and romance than my readers could possibly bear,” the announcement learn.
Phoebe Dynevor performs Daphne Bridgerton Basset.