Regé-Jean Page’s Bridgerton season 2 departure is a ‘spanner’ in the works, says Phoebe Dynevor
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bridgerton lead star Phoebe Dynevor has finally spoken out about Regé-Jean Page leaving the show Viewers threatened to boycott the Netflix series following news that Page’s character – Simon, the Duke of Hastings – would not be in the second season. Announcing the news in April, the official Twitter page for Bridgerton wrote: “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.” Now, addressing her co-lead’s departure, Dynevor – who will return as Daphne – admitted to Variety Awards Circuit Podcast that it threw a “spanner” in the works. She added: “I think the fans of the books know that every episode is about a different sibling.” Regé-Jean page and Phoebe Dynevor in ‘Bridgerton’ Page himself said he only signed up to appear in one season, but this hasn’t stopped many fans for thinking he quit so he could pursue other roles.