Regé-Jean Page responds to claims he was rejected from role due to race
Lady Whistledown took to Netflix's official Twitter account to share the news: "While all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgertonâs quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings. Advertisement "Weâll miss Simonâs presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family." Page later confirmed his departure, saying: "Itâs been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be your Duke. Joining this family - not just on screen, but off screen too." He added, "The love is real and will just keep growing."