Bridgerton wasted no time acknowledging Regé-Jean Page's absence as the Duke in season two.
kicked off season 2 shifting its focus to Anthony and Kate's love story. But with knowledge that breakout star would not be returning for the new season, the popular Regency drama wasted no time acknowledging the Duke's absence.
In the opening minute of the first episode, newlywed and new mother Daphne makes her way to the Bridgerton family home in a gilded carriage. At first, it's unclear why she's returned to the estate. But, as it's quickly revealed, it's because her younger sister, Eloise , is preparing for her first debut season as an eligible bachelorette.
"Do you realize I left my husband and child at home for this?" Daphne says when she arrives at the family home, eagerly awaiting -- alongside her siblings -- outside Eloise's door as the clock ticks down for the all-important meeting before the Queen. Moments later, Eloise unwillingly opens the door, revealing herself in a fancy gown, matching cape and feather headpiece.
"Don't say a word," Eloise demands of her brothers and sisters, who look at her shell-shocked at the rare sight before they all gather at the Queen's estate so she can suss out the season's newest"diamond."was going to address the lack of Simon Basset in season 2, the answer to that question was quickly answered in Daphne's brief remark.
"First of all, the Duke is never gone," Rhimes assured."He's always available on Netflix to be binge-watched over and over and over as I like to say, and I definitely would work with Regé again. He's a wonderful man, he's a great actor and he is so, so talented."has been picked up through season 4."He’s not in season 2. Who knows what the future will hold.""Phoebe’s been amazing," the season's leading man said."Luke Thompson...