Why is Simon not coming back to Bridgerton?

Why is Simon not coming back to Bridgerton?

Regé explained himself that he quit because it felt ‘like a limited series’ to him, however rumours have since emerged that he left because he didn’t like what was planned for his character in future. He said after his exit was announced: “It’s a one-season arc.

Is Simon being recast in Bridgerton?

While it’s a letdown that Page won’t appear, even as a guest star, to continue Simon’s development, the character doesn’t require recasting. Along with Phoebe Dynevor and Bridgerton’s hardworking cast and crew, Regé-Jean Page significantly contributed to the show’s commercial and critical success.

Who is the new Simon in Bridgerton?

Lucien Laviscount. When it comes to playing a charming love interest in a Netflix production, Lucien Laviscount has experience. The 30-year-old actor has recently played the role of Alfie, one of Emily’s love interests, in Netflix’s Emily in Paris season 2.

Why was Simon written off Bridgerton?

Although many actors returned for the show’s second season, Regé-Jean Page — who plays Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings — in the series is nowhere to be found. During an April 2021 interview with Variety, he said that he knew his time on “Bridgerton” was going to be short-lived because he only had a one-season deal.

What is Simon and Daphne’s baby name?

By the end of season one, Daphne and Simon have reconciled their differences. Their “happily ever after” ending features the the birth of a new baby, August (nicknamed Auggie).

Will Daphne be in season 3?

So far, most of the Bridgerton siblings have been confirmed to return for Season 3. This list includes Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne), Claudia Jessie (Eloise), Luke Thompson (Benedict), and Luke Newton (Colin).