Apr 5, 2021 · Page — who played Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings — said he was attracted to the idea of Bridgerton as essentially an anthology series, with each of the original books in Julia Quinn 's...

Simon Basset is the Duke of Hastings and husband of Daphne Basset, with whom he has two children. As Simon was born, his father waited outside, only concerned with whether or not he would have an heir. When his mother cried out, his father ran …

Mar 25, 2022 · In season one of "Bridgerton," audiences fell in love with Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, played by Regé-Jean Page. The slightly mysterious and incredibly handsome Simon comes to...

Jan 2, 2025 · In Bridgerton season 2, Simon’s absence is addressed through Daphne’s (Phoebe Dynevor) limited scenes. She explains that Simon is at home, focused on caring for their newborn son, August (nicknamed Augie).

Apr 23, 2024 · When Bridgerton returns for Season 3 on Netflix, Regé-Jean Page's Simon will not be a part of the cast. The beloved streaming romance is returning to the service this May. It will focus on the sparking chemistry between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

May 17, 2024 · Bridgerton season 1 ended with Simon and Daphne welcoming their first child to the world, differently from The Duke and I’s epilogue, where the two could be seen discussing how Lady Whistledown discovered the name they wished to give to their fourth and latest child.

Mar 28, 2022 · After stealing our hearts in the first season, Regé-Jean Page and his rakish Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings are nowhere to be seen in season 2 of ‘Bridgerton’.

May 21, 2024 · Dearest gentle reader, we bring both good news and bad news of Bridgerton 's Simon Basset... The good news is that it's now been confirmed that Regé-Jean Page 's iconic role will not be...

Aug 2, 2023 · Simon Bassett (Regé-Jean Page), Duke of Hastings, does not return for Bridgerton season 2, but the show found a way to explain his absence.

He was desperate to have a son to carry on the line, but once Simon was born, he called Simon his biggest mistake because he had a stutter. Throughout Simon's childhood, the duke lived almost exclusively in London and rarely returned to Hastings House, leaving only the …