![]() "We can fantasize about whatever factors - he's not there, but he probably would’ve been backing up his wife with some sort of manly advice on the way to approach love and romance, perhaps," Andoh continued. (L to R) Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in episode 204 of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel / Netflix So, however the Duke of Hastings would've impacted the story would've been a lot more gentle than it was in season one because it's not his story," she said. And we're now doing novel two: Anthony Bridgerton. "We've done novel one: Daphne Bridgerton. And so yeah, I was like, whoa!”ĭue to his absence, some fans couldn't help but wonder how Anthony's storyline would have been different if the Duke of Hastings would have been around.Īdjoa Andoh, who plays the wise Lady Danbury in the show, told TODAY that it probably wouldn't have been all that different since the series is based on the novels. ![]() What would be the ever-after of this combo? I mean, really: What would Regé-Jean do, you know what I mean? We gave them their happily ever after! And now we have this next couple coming. "I don’t know that I expected this much of an explosion, given that every book is a different romance. “He’s a powerful, amazing actor and that meant we did our job - every season, our job is finding the right people and putting together this incredible, world-shifting romance," the "Grey's Anatomy" creator continued. "Like, we didn’t kill him, he’s still alive!” “I was really shocked, because usually that happens when I’ve killed off somebody that’s been around for a while," she said. In an April 2021 interview with Vulture, Rhimes spoke out about all the backlash the show was getting for Page's departure. Her character would occasionally appear to give Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey, some helpful advice on love. But even though it was all about him, Dynevor still returned for a small part in season two. Like the second installment of the book series, season two instead focused on Anthony Bridgerton's quest for love. Page contributed his "bit" to "Bridgerton" when fans watched his character fall in love with Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, in season one of the show. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the 'Bridgerton' family rolls on.” “(I thought) ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end-give us a year,” Page said at the time. Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset (L) and Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton in episode 108 of "Bridgerton." Netflix "But there is also value in completing these arcs and sticking the landing.The show is based on the popular book series by Julia Quinn and each novel focuses on the love life of a "Bridgerton" sibling. "I have nothing but excitement for Bridgerton continuing to steam train off and conquer the globe," he told Variety. As Season 2 continues without him, Page will focus on a new role-fan. Page also assured fans that his time in the Bridgerton community isn't over. "They come in knowing that, so you can tie people in emotional knots because they have that reassurance that we're going to come out and we're going to have the marriage and the baby." "One of the things that is different about this genre is that the audience knows the arc completes," Page explained. Page studied at Drama Centre London, graduating in 2013. ![]() Born in Harare, Zimbabwe he moved to London at the age of 14, when his acting talent soon began to shine through. Reg-Jean Page, who brings the brooding young Simon to life on screen, is a 31-year-old British actor. ![]() It's something that made it fun for him to play with the drama of Season 1, but it may also serve as a comforting reminder to fans who are mourning Simon's early departure from the show. Reg-Jean Page with Adjoa Andoh in BridgertonLiam Daniel / Netflix. The Bridgertonfamily may be rolling on without him, but Page pointed out, in the romance genre, audiences can take comfort in the knowledge that a happy ending is coming. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on." " 'That's interesting,' because then it felt like a limited series. It's going to have a beginning, middle, end-give us a year," Page said. In an interview with Varietypublished on Friday however, Page explained that his short tenure on the series was always the plan. Fans were, understandably, shocked and devastated by the news that Page, widely considered Bridgerton's breakout star, was ending his run on the show after just one season.
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