It recently came to light that Rege-Jean Page will not bring Simon back to life in season 2 of Los Bridgerton. All indications are that the actor has not abandoned fiction for economic reasons, as it has been revealed the figure they offered him to appear in the new episodes and which he rejected.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Netflix offered the actor $ 50,000 to make an appearance in a single episode, an offer he declined. The publication attributes this decision to the performer being “focused on his fledgling film career.” Page will soon appear in The Gray Man alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, as well as starring in the new Dragons and Dungeons film alongside Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant.
To these projects are added the rumors that the British could be the new James Bond after the departure of Daniel Craig. Speculation also suggests that he could join the Marvel Cinematic Universe to replace the late Chadwick Boseman as the protagonist of the Black Panther sequel.
Page originally signed a one-year contract, but the idea was for him to return for a second installment along with Phoebe Dynevor. “I would love to be able to see them again and at the same time explore the other siblings in the family,” said creator Chris Van Dusen, a wish that has finally not been fulfilled by the actor’s decision.
The departure of the actor from the series was revealed via Twitter. “With our eyes set on the search for a viscountess by Lord Anthony Bridgerton, we must say goodbye to King-Jean Page, who triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings. We will miss the actor’s presence on camera. , but will always be part of the Bridgerton family, ”the publication reads.