If you watched the massively successful and heavily talked about series, Bridgerton, on Netflix, you know that Simon Basset is one of the leading men in the tv series. Gifs of Basset are shared on social media and in text conversations all the time; his charming appeal didn't just make Daphne Bridgerton weak at the knees — it got all of us! So, who plays Simon Basset? The equally as charming Rege-Jean Page.
While Rege-Jean Page's first role most certainly wasn't as Simon Basset in the Netflix series, Bridgerton, it was an important role for him. Page is handsome, almost painfully so, and the influential role in Bridgerton was a pretty massive one. He exudes power, grace, intelligence, and sex appeal in the series, and it's not surprising to anyone that he embodied the role so well.
He even went on to host an episode of Saturday Night Live where part of his skits focused on his jaw-dropping charm. Page has a way of enamoring his audience, and we don't hate it one bit. Being part of a tv series like Bridgerton can change things for those involved in the project.
So what did landing a starring role as one of the most eligible and handsome Duke's on Bridgerton do for Page's life? What has his road in the business been like? Let's take a look!
8 He's Always Loved To Act
Rege-Jean Page has always loved to act and actually made a hobby of it during a Saturday school when he moved to the U.K from Zimbabwe. In an interview with Interview Magazine, he had this to say about acting, dancing, and singing within the program.
"I’d been acting as a hobby since I got to the U.K. I went to a Saturday school where you would do an hour of dancing, an hour of acting, and an hour of singing. It’s basically childcare."
7 Rege-Jean Page Has Been In The Business For A While
Page has been in the acting business for a while, and as we said before, it started for him when he was younger. His American debut was the role of Chicken George in the series Roots, which was a remake of a 1977 series of the same name. His acting journey grew from there, and as he's worked on wonderful projects in the past, he's got exciting projects on the horizon, as well.
6 You've Also Seen Him In For The People
Bridgerton wasn't Page's first rodeo with a Shondaland production. In fact, he had a starring role in another Shonda Rhimes project called For The People. He played the role of Leonard Knox across the two-season series on ABC. The show focused on high-powered and high-profile cases for new lawyers in the Southern District of New York Federal Court.
5 Rege-Jean Page Was Also In 'Harry Potter'
While it's an uncredited role, and many fans weren't even aware of the part, nor did they set out to look for it, Page does have a role within the Harry Potter realm. During a wedding scene for Bill and Fleur, Page can be seen standing next to Hermione.
4 He Landed A New Role For Longines
Page recently landed an incredible role with Longines. As fans are aware, Page carries himself with the grace that Duke Basset has himself with as well. It's not the role that he was perfecting; it's the way he lives his life. He wants to bring a sense of elegance and beauty into the world. In speaking on his partnership with Longines, he had this to say.
“It's simple, really. Longines makes such beautiful watches. There is something very special about being able to work with things that bring beauty to the world. I'm capable of elegance, and I like to hold myself to a standard of elegance, which means carrying myself with a certain consciousness. Part of that is generosity and living in a way that is helpful to other people. In doing that, you can bring more beauty to the world.”
3 He Made His Official Exit From 'Bridgerton'
Page made his exit from Bridgerton at the end of season one; while his character won't be written out of the series entirely, his story is over as far as the main event is concerned. When the show was pitched to Page, he explained that it was a one-season arc. In talking to Variety, he explained that idea further.
“It’s a one-season arc. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end — give us a year ... I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit, and then the Bridgerton family rolls on."
2 Rege-Jean Page's Net Worth Is $1.5 Million
As reported by Wealthy Celebrity, Page's net worth is around 1.5 Million.
1 He's Got A Major Starring Role On The Horizon
As Bridgerton fans are sad to lose Basset and Page, from the series as a power-player, he does have great projects on the horizon. He is set to have a role in The Gray Man, The Saint, and in an exciting announcement — he'll have a starring role in the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons film!