Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image

Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • 5 Things

    Adam Perkins: Everything To Know About Vine Star, 24, Who Has Sadly Died

  • See Comment

    Nikki Bella Responds To Buzz That She’s ‘Pregnant Again’ After Fans Think They Spot A Bump

  • face wash
    SHOP

    This Hydrating Facial Cleanser With Hyaluronic Acid Has Over 37k Reviews

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • John Travolta

    John Travolta Mourns Son Jett On What Would’ve Been His 29th Birthday: I Miss My ‘Beautiful’ Boy

  • Bernie Madoff Dead At 82: Everything To Know About Infamous Ponzi Schemer

  • Cassie Randolph & Colton Underwood’s Timeline: From Fence Jump To Split & More

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Tyra Madison Takes A Ride Towards An ‘Easy Kind Of Love’ In New Upbeat Video For ‘Weekend’

  • ‘Teen Mom OG’: Catelynn Lowell Suffers ‘Traumatic’ Miscarriage After Sharing Pregnancy News

  • Kristin Cavallari Makes Her Epic Return To ‘The Hills’ In 1st Season 2 Trailer – Watch

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • Tyra Madison Takes A Ride Towards An ‘Easy Kind Of Love’ In New Upbeat Video For ‘Weekend’

  • John Travolta Mourns Son Jett On What Would’ve Been His 29th Birthday: I Miss My ‘Beautiful’ Boy

  • Can’t Make It To The Salon? This At-Home Waxing Kit Removes Hair In Minutes & Is Under $50

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • waxing kit

    Can’t Make It To The Salon? This At-Home Waxing Kit Removes Hair In Minutes & Is Under $50

  • This Hydrating Facial Cleanser With Hyaluronic Acid Has Over 37k Reviews & Is On Sale For $15

  • This Portable & Lightweight Hair Dryer Fits In Your Purse & Is Less Than $50

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping
ALL FASHION
  • Metallic Pants: Sofia Richie, Bella Hadid & More Stars Looking Fierce In The Bold Bottoms

  • Larsa Pippen Proves She’s Loving The Single Life While In A Bikini In The Caribbean

  • Kylie Jenner Rocks Deep-Plunging Knit Business Suit While Posing For Photos On Her Private Jet

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up

Drake Bugs Out When Comedian Tries Putting Drinks On ‘His Tab’ During Epic Prank — Watch

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • At Home With...
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Bonnie Says
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • At Home With...

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Subscribe To Newsletter
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2021 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
  • Entertainment
  • TV
Breaking News
April 7, 2021 7:29PM EDT

Regé-Jean Page Turned Down Massive Payday To Return For ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 — Report

BRIDGERTON (L to R) PHOEBE DYNEVOR as DAPHNE BRIDGERTON and REGÉ-JEAN PAGE as SIMON BASSET in episode 101 of BRIDGERTON Cr. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020
BRIDGERTON JONATHAN BAILEY as ANTHONY BRIDGERTON in episode 101 of BRIDGERTON Cr. NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIX © 2020
BRIDGERTON (L to R) PHOEBE DYNEVOR as DAPHNE BRIDGERTON and RUTH GEMMELL as LADY VIOLET BRIDGERTON in episode 101 of BRIDGERTON Cr. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020
BRIDGERTON REGÉ-JEAN PAGE as SIMON BASSET in episode 101 of BRIDGERTON Cr. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020 View Gallery View Gallery 10 Photos.
Jade Boren
Evening Writer
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

Regé-Jean Page was reportedly offered a hefty amount to ‘return as a guest star in three to five episodes’ on ‘Bridgerton.’ There was a reason the British actor declined the offer, a new report claims.

Regé-Jean Page could’ve potentially made upwards to $250,000 if he returned for Season 2 of Bridgerton, according to a new report. The 31-year-old British actor was “offered an opportunity to return as a guest star” and reprise his role as Simon, the Duke of Hastings, for “three to five episodes” at a “rate of $50,000 an episode,” sources told The Hollywood Reporter on April 7. To clarify, this would only be a “guest star” role because the Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix series had always intended to focus on on a different Bridgerton sibling in each season. Given that Phoebe Dynevor‘s character, Daphne, already found love with Simon in Season 1, “sources say nearly everyone close to the show knew Page only had a one-year deal for Bridgerton,” the outlet added.

Regé-Jean Page
Regé-Jean Page as his character Simon, The Duke of Hastings, on Season 1 of Bridgerton. [Everett Collection]
“The plan from the start was for the sophomore season to be based on Quinn’s The Viscount Who Loved Me,” the report continued, referring to the second installment of Julia Quinn‘s book series that the Netflix show is based on. Staying true to the written work, the television adaptation’s sophomore season will focus on Daphne’s older brother Anthony Bridgerton, and Regé-Jean “never planned to be part of the story,” according to THR.

What wasn’t planned, however, was the level of stardom Regé-Jean reached after Bridgerton went on to break Netflix viewership records following its premiere in Dec. 2020. So, “the production reached out to Page’s camp in January or February with an offer to return — after he and the show broke out — even though plans for season two never included his character, Simon,” the sources in the report claimed.

Regé-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor
Regé-Jean Page with his co-star Phoebe Dynevor, who played Daphne. Phoebe will be returning for Season 2 of Bridgerton. [Everett Collection]
However, Regé-Jean reportedly passed up on the payday because he’s now “laser focused on his burgeoning film career,” the sources told THR. His team has been “flooded with film offers following his breakout role in Bridgerton,” the report added, which said that’s the reason Regé-Jean nabbed a coveted hosting gig on Saturday Night Live in February. HollywoodLife has reached out to Regé-Jean’s rep for a statement on this report.

Regé-Jean already has a roster of exciting films coming out, too, all featuring big names: he just finished filming the Netflix film The Gray Man, which was directed by the famous Russo brothers and will also star Ana de Armas, Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling. Next on his plate will be shooting the Paramount feature Dungeons and Dragons alongside co-stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith. Regé-Jean has even sparked buzz that he’ll be playing the next James Bond (such rumors seem to be rooted in betting at the moment, though).

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Comments By Celebs (@commentsbycelebs)

Regé-Jean’s exit from Bridgerton shouldn’t exactly be a surprise, either, considering what he has said in a recent interview. “It’s a one-season arc. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end – give us a year. [I thought] ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on,” he told Variety after announcing that he was leaving the show on April 2.

Regardless, that didn’t stop countless fans from expressing their shock over the news. Even Kim Kardashian wrote, “What is happening!!??? How can this be?” Well, if true, it looks like this new report answers those questions.

Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get more celeb news.
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Bridgerton Rege-Jean Page

More Related News:

  • Regé-Jean Page Responds To Speculation He'll Be The Next James Bond After 'Bridgerton' Exit
  • Regé-Jean Page Spotted For 1st Time Since Bombshell 'Bridgerton' Departure Announcement -- Pic
  • 'Bridgerton' -- Photos

Most Read

‘Teen Mom OG’: Catelynn Lowell Suffers ‘Traumatic’ Miscarriage After Sharing Pregnancy News

Catherine Zeta-Jones, 51, Models Sexy Outfits While Turning Her Closet Into A Runway — Watch

Carrie Underwood, 38, Goes Makeup-Free & Works Out In A Crop Top At The Gym – Pic

Carrie Underwood no makeup gym pic

Adam Perkins: Everything To Know About Vine Star, 24, Who Has Sadly Died

Paulina Porizkova, 56, Rocks Sexy Sheer Bodysuit For ‘Vogue’ Czechoslovakia Cover — Pic

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

More From Our Brands

  • Cynthia Bailey's Biggest 'Real Housewives' Regret Is Not What You'd Expect
    SheKnows

    Cynthia Bailey's Biggest 'Real Housewives' Regret Is Not What You'd Expect

  • Jennifer Aniston Just Responded to Rumors That She’s Adopting Her 1st Child
    StyleCaster

    Jennifer Aniston Just Responded to Rumors That She’s Adopting Her 1st Child

  • Must-Read Books About Birth Equity, According to Tatyana Ali
    Blogher

    Must-Read Books About Birth Equity, According to Tatyana Ali

  • Days of Our Lives Spoilers April 12 – 23
    Soaps

    Days of Our Lives Spoilers April 12 – 23

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
© Copyright 2021 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad