Regé-Jean Page: 14 facts about Bridgerton's Simon Basset you need to know
From Regé-Jean Page's age and height to his previous roles, here's everything you need to know about Bridgerton's Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset.
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1. Who is Regé-Jean Page? Get to know the actor here...
Get ready to swoon because Regé-Jean Page is about to steal your heart thanks to his role in Netflix’s Bridgerton. 30-year-old Regé-Jean plays the suave Simon Basset in the new Netflix drama, but if he already looks familiar to you, that’s because you may have seen him on-screen before. Get to know the actor here, from his age and height to his previous roles. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for dunhill]
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2. How old is Regé-Jean Page?
Regé-Jean Page is 34 years old. He was reportedly born in 1988, although it’s not clear what date his birthday falls on. Some sites report that he has a January birthday, while others say he has an April birthday. [PA Images]
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3. How tall is Regé-Jean Page?
Regé-Jean Page is reportedly around 5ft 11 inches tall. That's about 1.83m. [PA Images]
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4. Where is Regé-Jean Page from? Is he British?
Regé-Jean Page is a British actor. He was born in Zimbabwe and moved to London when he was 14. In an interview with Interview Magazine, he opened up about his home life as a child: “But throughout that period my family was rather spread out—I have family in South Africa, Australia, Sweden, Grenada, Florida—so you make pit stops and you grow your perspective.” [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for dunhill]
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5. Is Regé-Jean Page on Instagram?
You can find Regé-Jean Page on Instagram at @regejean. He also uses the same handle for Twitter. On his Instagram grid, you’ll find photoshoots and plenty of behind-the-scenes snaps from projects that he’s been working on, including Bridgerton, For The People and Sylvie's Love (pictured here). [via Instagram]
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6. How do you pronounce Regé-Jean Page's name?
Regé-Jean’s name is pronounced like ‘Reggae’ and Jean is pronounced the French way. Page is pronounced like the word 'page'. [JB Lacroix/ Getty Images]
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7. Who plays Simon Basset in Bridgerton?
Regé-Jean Page plays Simon Basset in Netflix’s Bridgerton. Simon is the Duke of Hastings who is set on never marrying. Speaking about his role and the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the period drama genre, Regé-Jean told Esquire: “I think it's immensely important for people to be able to see themselves at their highest elevation. To see that you are worthy of love, romance, glamour, and status." [Netflix]
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8. What movies and TV shows has Regé-Jean Page been in?
Regé-Jean Page has been in a number of movies and TV shows before, which is why he may seem familiar to some viewers. On the big screen, he played Khora in Mortal Engines and more recently starred alongside Tessa Thompson in Sylvie’s Love. On TV, Regé-Jean is most well known for his role as Chicken George in the critically acclaimed miniseries Roots and as Leonard Knox in ABC’s For The People. He’s also appeared in UK TV shows Casualty, Fresh Meat and Waterloo Road. [Netflix]
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9. Who did Regé-Jean Page play in For The People? – Leonard Knox
Bridgerton is not Regé-Jean’s first time in a Shondaland production. Back in 2018, Regé starred in legal drama For The People. He played the role of Leonard Knox, an Assistant US Attorney. Sadly, the show was cancelled after two seasons and 20 episodes. Regé appeared in all 20 episodes that aired. [ABC]
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10. Who did Regé-Jean Page play in Mortal Engines? – Captain Khora
Regé-Jean Page played the role of Captain Khora in 2018’s Mortal Engines alongside Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan and Hugo Weaving. [Universal Pictures]
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11. Who is Regé-Jean Page dating? Does he have a girlfriend?
Thanks to Simon Basset's charm on Bridgerton, it's no wonder people are wondering about whether or not Regé-Jean Page has a girlfriend. He keeps his personal and private relationships off of social media, but he was recently spotted out with girlfriend, writer and football player Emily Brown. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for EE]
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12. Are Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor dating in real life?
While their on-screen chemistry is off the charts, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor are not confirmed to be dating in real life. In response to Access Hollywood's question about whether anyone in the cast was together IRL, Regé responded: "I think that everything you need to know is on camera, and all the sparks that flew come off the beautiful script that we were handed. So I think that the sparky-words scripts and material are more than enough." [Netflix]
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13. Will Regé-Jean Page be the next James Bond?
Thanks to his charming role on Bridgerton, Regé-Jean Page is being tipped to become the next James Bond. While nothing has been confirmed about Daniel Craig's replacement just yet, Regé has already teased fans with a little Bond reference. Before Bridgerton dropped on Netflix, he tweeted "Regency, royalty. Shaken and stirred," in reference to his new character Simon Basset. Regé as Bond? We would LOVE to see it. [Getty]
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14. Is Regé-Jean Page in Harry Potter?
Eagle eyed fans appear to have spotted Regé-Jean Page in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, although he's not credited on IMDb for his appearance. He can be seen next to Hermione when Shacklebolt's patronus arrives to warn the guests as Bill and Fleur's wedding. [Warner Bros. Pictures]
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15. Why did Regé-Jean Page leave Bridgerton?
It's been confirmed that Regé-Jean Page will not be returning for Bridgerton season 2. In an interview with Variety, he explained why, revealing how the role was pitched to him: “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.” We'll miss you, your Grace! [Netflix]
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16. Will Regé-Jean Page be in Bridgerton season 2?
Regé-Jean Page will not be appearing in Bridgerton season 2, despite the fact that his character, the Duke of Hastings, appears briefly in the second Bridgerton book. Simon will still exist in the Bridgerton world, but viewers will likely not get to see him again. Phoebe Dynevor will return as Daphne Bridgerton, however. On his departure, Shonda Rhimes said: "I think that he was really smart to leave the perfection as the perfection.” [Netflix]
