He set hearts aflutter as the smoldering Duke of Hastings in Netflix's Regency-era romp, Bridgerton. His name was on everyone's lips, whispered with a blush and a sigh. But where, oh where, has our beloved Regé-Jean Page disappeared to?

The Allure of a Duke

Let's rewind to 2021. The world was in lockdown, yearning for escape.

And escape we did, straight into the arms of Simon Basset, the Duke with a brooding gaze and a jawline that could cut diamonds. Regé-Jean Page, the man behind the Duke, became an overnight sensation. He was charming, handsome, and oh-so-talented.

“I think everyone just fell in love with him,” confessed one smitten fan, reflecting the sentiments of millions. “He was the perfect Duke: brooding, passionate, and utterly irresistible.

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A Swift Exit and Hollywood Whispers

But just as quickly as he captured our hearts, Regé-Jean Page did the unthinkable – he left Bridgerton. Fans were devastated. “How could he?” cried out a thousand internet forums, echoing with the sound of broken hearts.

The truth, however, was much less dramatic. Following the structure of Julia Quinn's novels, Simon's story arc was naturally coming to a close.

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