Why did Simon Basset leave Bridgerton?

Why did Simon Basset leave Bridgerton?

Thankfully the reason behind his departure isn't because of any fallings out with Netflix or the production crew, so no drama there. It's simply because he only ever planned to do one season. He told Variety that he entered the role knowing he would only be in the first season from the very beginning.

Is Simon Basset returning to Bridgerton?

Simon Bassett (Regé Jean-Page) is not returning for season 2 of Bridgerton, so where could the character be that explains his absence? This announcement disappointed many viewers of the first season who adored watching the romance between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and the Duke of Hastings.

Who almost played Simon Basset?

Prodigal Son and The Walking Dead actor Tom Payne revealed in an interview with People that he also auditioned for the role of Simon. The English actor has a close connection to Bridgerton, seeing as it was filmed in his hometown of Bath.

How old is Simon Bassett Bridgerton?

29 Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, is 29 in "Bridgerton."

Why does Simon pull out bridgerton?

He says in the series he didn't explain why he always pulled out because he thought she already knew how babies are made. At the time, a woman's whole purpose was to be married off and have as many babies as possible – Daphne's mother has eight children.

What happens to Daphne and Simon?

Simon and Daphne were able to come to terms with the impact of Simon's vow and its effects on their marriage by the end of Season 1, ultimately conceiving after their big ball thrown as a married couple. The first season ends with Simon and Daphne together, marveling over their son.

Does Simon marry Daphne?

After Daphne and Simon are married, their relationship isn't without its problems. This is mostly because she still wants children while the duke refuses to have them — thanks to the vow he made to his abusive, dying father to never have children so that the bloodline ends with him.

How much did Rege make on Bridgerton?

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Regé-Jean was asked to return to the series as a guest star for three to five episodes of the second season and was offered $50,000 per episode (so, up to $250,000 total).

Who is the Duke of Hastings now?

Simon Abney-Hastings, 15th Earl of Loudoun

The Right Honourable The Earl of Loudoun
Tenure	2012–present
Predecessor	Michael Abney-Hastings, 14th Earl of Loudoun
Born	Simon Michael Rawdon Francis Abney-Hastings 29 October 1974
Nationality	Australian

Is Simon Hastings sterile?

Though Simon had led Daphne to believe he couldn't have children once they wed because he was infertile, she later found out he was actually childfree by choice, and this resulted in her refusing to let him pull out while they were having sex — his chosen method of birth control.

Why isn't Simon Bassett in Bridgerton season 2?

• Regé-Jean Page's Simon Bassett won't be returning for Bridgerton season 2, but that's largely because the Duke of Hastings isn't a part of the story.

Who is Daphne Bassett in Bridgerton?

• Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bassett (née Bridgerton), Duchess of Hastings, the fourth Bridgerton child and eldest daughter. After her societal debut, she catches the eye of Queen Charlotte and becomes entangled in a courting deception with the Duke of Hastings, which becomes the epicenter of the gossip column from the mysterious "Lady Whistledown."

Who is Simon Basset and what is he known for?

• Simon Basset is a mysterious young suitor who has returned to England to settle his father's affairs and has no interest in finding a wife. As Simon was born, his father waited outside, only concerned with whether or not he would have an heir.

Is the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton season 2?

• Sorry "Bridgerton" fans, but Season 2 won't be including the Duke of Hastings. The Shonda Rhimes-produced series, which follows an upper-class family in 1813 London society, announced Friday in a statement that Regé-Jean Page, who plays royal Simon Basset, won't be returning to the hit show.