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 …

The Duke of Hastings was the father of Simon Basset. The Duke of Hastings, along with several other members of the newly-titled families, came to the home of Lady Danbury after the death of her husband. They had questions about if her son would inherit the title, because it had implications for...

In 2019, Page was cast as one of the leads in the first series of Netflix period drama Bridgerton, [17] another Shondaland project. [18] It is based on the Regency romance novel The Duke and I and was released in December 2020. [18]

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...

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 · After Regé-Jean Page’s departure from Bridgerton, the character of Simon Bassett, also known as the Duke of Hastings, is no longer a central figure in the series. Page was initially contracted for just one season, and his decision to leave was motivated by a desire to explore other creative opportunities.

Regé-Jean Page is a British actor mostly known for his work in television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in the first season of Netflix drama series Bridgerton (2020).

May 17, 2024 · Regé-Jean Page only agreed to appear in Bridgerton season 1, as he wanted to have enough time to devote to other projects, so the Duke of Hastings has been written off the show and exists off-screen only. That doesn't mean Simon is dead or that something drastic has befallen the character.

May 2, 2024 · If you’re interested in watching Bridgerton season 1, you’ll meet the handsome—and troubled—Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page).

Mar 25, 2022 · Why isn't the Duke of Hastings in "Bridgerton" season 2 and where is Simon Bassett? Here's the reason Rege-Jean Page didn't come back for season two.