Published 15:59 IST, January 11th 2021

'Bridgerton' star Rege-Jean Page addresses rumors of playing the next James Bond

Rege-Jean Page recently opened up about the rumors of him portraying James Bond after Daniel Craig's retirement. Read to know what Bridgerton star said.

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James Bond is one of most iconic characters, currently played by Daniel Craig on big-screen. actor will be stepping down from role after release of Time to Die. re have been several speculations on who will play role next with Bridgerton star, Regé-Jean P, being latest choice on social media. w he has responded on fan casting.

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Bridgerton star Regé-Jean P speaks out on James Bond Rumors 

In a recent appearance on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Rege-Jean P dressed rumors of him essaying James Bond. He thinks that internet thinks a lot of things, and him being nt 007 is one of more pleasant ones. actor stated that he thinks re might be an element of “cultural translation” to be done on social media. He explained that if someone is a Brit, and y do something of any kind of rewn that people regard well, n people start saying ‘B’ word, referring to Bond.

Rege-Jean P mentioned that he is “very, very gl” to have bge of nt 007 in people’s choice. He asserted that he is gl to be in such wonderful company of people who have budge, hinting at or rumor castings of actors like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, Henry Golding, Richard Mden, Cillian Murphy, and more. However, he clarified that internet casting is t true as he ted that it is just a bge.

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Rege-Jean P has earned immense appreciation for his performance as Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, in Bridgerton. It is a Netflix period drama series created by Chris Van Dusen. Based on Julia Quinn’s vel of same name, it is set in competitive world of Regency London, when debutantes are presented at court during season. After a positive response, Rege-Jean P as James Bond rumors excited  show’s fan.

James Bond has been one of most popular characters for deces. Actors like Barry Nelson, Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan have essayed nt 007.  Time to Die will be Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as MI 6 spy. He has previously portrayed character in Casi Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), and Spectre (2015). Craig has garnered many praises for his performances.

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15:59 IST, January 11th 2021