Shonda Rhimes on Regé-Jean Page’s Exit from Bridgerton: We Didn't Even Kill Him!

[2morrowww]

The extent to which fans mourned Regé-Jean Page's departure from #Bridgerton took Shonda Rhimes herself by surprise: “We didn’t even kill him!” https://t.co/jcvVVyAAOO
- VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 13, 2021

shonda is an executive producer on the show. in an interview to variety she talked about the fans being upset with the actor not returning

Comments

[rhcp]

i haven't watched this show but the hype around this one dude is outta hand lol

[itsme_eloise]

she knew about the one-season deal and that every book is a different couple but she was shocked?

[nemophilist]

I assume she means she was shocked at the reaction, no?

[blankstare]

I think she's saying she's shocked by the fans' reaction to it. It was only meant to have him as a main character for one season and possible cameos in season 2. She didn't expect fans to be doing this much over the news.

[2morrowww]

edited, hope that's more clear! <3

[frandappery]

I love seeing major spoilers in my headlines. Guess I won't have to watch this now

[anterrabre]

Nah, you can still watch and enjoy the fun. I haven't watched either but I knew there was a focus on one family member per book, plus they haven't given away the actual story.

[hjalmartazar]

the show's been on netflix since christmas and him not coming back has been a topic of discussion for a while now.

[war_machine_rox]

You still can if you want. Him leaving after one season doesn't affect the rest of the series. His story line is done in season 1.

[therearewords]

We'll live.

[frelling_tralk]

Isn't part of the issue that they didn’t really set up any other compelling romantic male leads, it seems like that’s a big factor in people saying that there’s no point in watching now/there’s nothing left to draw them in

[arabian]

Honestly, other than him, I was NOT impressed with the casting (well, and Polly Walker--forever divine). I couldn't even finish the first episode. I've read all the books, and I was soooo disappointed in this.

[frenchoral]

honestly IA, the casting leaves a lot to be desired and as shallow as this sounds, if they had cast more attractive and dynamic actors for the siblings, people would be way more excited

[just444]

I was very unimpressed by the Daphne actress