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Regé-Jean Web page spoke in regards to the chance that his beloved Bridgerton character, Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings, can be recasted in future seasons of the hit Netflix interval drama. “They’re free to do as they like,” the Emmy Award nominee advised Selection on the premiere of his new motion film The Grey Man on July 13. Regé-Jean, 34, defined that he and Shonda Rimes, one of many govt producers of Bridgerton, “had a beautiful dialog on the finish of Season 1. We have been fairly proud of how we caught the touchdown on that one.”
Regé-Jean was the breakout star on season 1 of Bridgerton, which targeted on Simon’s love story with Phoebe Dynevor‘s Daphne Bridgerton. However Regé-Jean determined to depart the present after a single season, a lot to followers’ disappointment. “We did so properly on that redemptive arc that folks overlook that Simon was type of horrific,” Regé-Jean recalled of his time on the present. “He was one of the best instance of a Regency f***boy that any of us had come throughout. And so, as a result of we got here round full circle so properly, as a result of we caught that touchdown, you’re left with this nice feeling. You actually do must be courageous about ending tales like that.”
Season 2 explored the romance between Jonathan Bailey‘s Anthony Bridgerton and Simone Ashley‘s Kate Sharna. Regé-Jean advised Selection he hasn’t watched the brand new season, which got here out in March. “I haven’t caught up with it.” Regé-Jean additionally gained’t be again for season 3, which is about Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
After his exit from the present was confirmed forward of the second season, Regé-Jean advised Selection that he at all times seen his position as a “one-season arc.” He added, “I get to return in, I get to contribute my bit, after which the Bridgerton household rolls on.” It’s rumored that Regé-Jean handed up round $250,000 to return as a visitor star for season 2. He’s now targeted on his movie profession together with The Grey Man (which additionally stars Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling) and the Paramount function Dungeons and Dragons that includes Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith.
