“We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family.”
Netflix also hinted that his love interest on the series, Daphne, played by Phoebe Dynevor, will plow ahead.
“Daphne 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. Yours truly, Lady Whistledown, the post concluded.
Page responded to Netflix s announcement with his own tweet of gratitude. Pleasure and a privilege! 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, he wrote.
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“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,” the announcement began. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
“We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family.”
Netflix also hinted that his love interest on the series, Daphne, played by Phoebe Dynevor, will plow ahead.