In the Netflix TV series “Bridgerton,” Regé-Jean Page plays Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, a throwback to previous heartthrobs in literature — ranging from Heathcliff in Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights” to Mr. Darcy in Jane Austin’s “Pride and Prejudice.” But the 31-year-old actor didn’t want the character to be stuck in the past.
“And so, in carrying the torch, we need to make some ground with it,” Page tells “The Crown” star Emma Corrin in Variety’s Actors on Actors TV issue, on newsstands now. “Because Simon’s an archetype that already exists. He’s Darcy. He’s Heathcliff. He’s a tall, dark, brooding, emotionally stunted man.”
In building the character — based on Julia Quinn’s novels set in 1800s England — for modern audiences, Page tried to subvert previous tropes associated with toxic masculinity seen in literature.
“The idea of romantic heroes,” Page says. “When you say the word ‘hero,...
“And so, in carrying the torch, we need to make some ground with it,” Page tells “The Crown” star Emma Corrin in Variety’s Actors on Actors TV issue, on newsstands now. “Because Simon’s an archetype that already exists. He’s Darcy. He’s Heathcliff. He’s a tall, dark, brooding, emotionally stunted man.”
In building the character — based on Julia Quinn’s novels set in 1800s England — for modern audiences, Page tried to subvert previous tropes associated with toxic masculinity seen in literature.
“The idea of romantic heroes,” Page says. “When you say the word ‘hero,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘Fallout’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ Stay on Top, ‘Under the Bridge’ Debuts Strong
- 4/27/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Greta Gerwig’s First ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ Movie Could Begin Filming in August!
- 4/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
We Finally Know When ‘Pokémon Horizons’ Part 2 is Coming to Netflix!
- 4/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Is Josh O'Connor Single or Dating Anyone? He Was Once Linked to a Famous Actor's Sister!
- 4/27/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
‘Challengers’ Steamy 3-Way Kiss Scene Was Not In Original Script, Says Director Luca Guadagnino
- 4/26/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Challengers scores $1.9 million at the box office in early previews
- 4/26/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Princess Diana Allowed William, Harry to Eat 'Comfort Foods'
- 4/25/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Frogmore Eviction Left Harry 'Furious and in Tears'
- 4/23/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘I was only able to go on stage hammered’: David Harewood on acting, racism and his new role at Rada
- 4/23/2024
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.