Actor Regé-Jean Page on Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton," re-imagining Regency-era romance, inclusive …

Shonda Rhimes' highly-anticipated new Netflix series "Bridgerton" is said to revolutionize romance on TV. Actor Regé-Jean Page joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the series takes a modern approach to Regency-era romance, the importance of inclusive storytelling, and how he prepared for the role.
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[@diamondlemonade]

I’m literally here to just look at him and to agree with all the comments 😂

[@mommas1276]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂 Same! (I’m old enough to be his mom but he sure is pretty!)

[@kristel1515]

😂😂😂yess🥂

[@mistymyers2417]

OMG me too. I was watching something else and saw it. I just switch. :)

[@reneealdrich2353]

MEEE. TOOOOO!!!

[@ianthaserieux5670]

Me too

[@mishynaofficial]

When Regè smiles, everyone becomes impregnated.

[@sugarbaby547]

I'm carrying twins right now...😜

[@MzChosenByGrace]

My my my lol....

[@leticiakouna8005]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@randygivens8421]

You ain’t lying!

[@cynthiakhan5483]

🤣🤣

[@noellet62able]

He rubs his face every time he is embarrassed . Very refreshing to see a humble man that good looking

[@aprilcontessa]

You're so right.

[@FundiThwala]

Rege is so good looking it hurts, the news lady actually purred

[@nataliefields9009]

LMAO

[@ianthaserieux5670]

Ikr. But I totally feel her

[@aliciajohnson7761]

😂😂😂

[@stephanies3246]

That was funny.

[@janeemflores]

When a guy who's so attractive talks about authors like Jane Austen, Bronte sisters...I burn for him. Hahaha

[@MS-tt7df]

Love the reference🤣🤣🤣

[@WaterBearerEnergy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrshunterbrown]

🙌🏿

[@misszainjolie6268]

🤣🤣🤣😍

[@catherasga]

Help! He's so attractive 😭😭😭

[@graciegrant1887]

damn is he is so handsome . I would love to play a scene with him ...

[@Chicago48]

Let's hope he's not gay!!! :)

[@ninipaloma3171]

He's gorgeous you should watch the series I'm addicted to it. Five stars.

[@Lilith-yk7iw]

@@Chicago48 Lmao

[@jmwangi24]

😂😂

[@leticiakouna8005]

Shonda a Beast for choosing that man,

[@jeezywhiz44]

Girl! In every way!!

[@sierrac4157]

She knew what she was doing 😉😁

[@felicitefranklin7941]

What about that legal show wasn't that one of hers too? I think that's where she found him

[@percy7530]

Indeed

[@julietteSoul]

@@felicitefranklin7941 For the people was a Shonda Rhimes show too

[@Up-To-Speed]

I think the most refreshing aspect of this series was definitely the fact that Black and White were mixed together amongst various social classes as if there is no difference between the two (as it should be and should have been all along) - this is how everyday people view each other... meaning, when we look at a person, we don't see color, we see another human being!

[@jennifersanyaoluTV]

yes

[@shirleyaguilera7766]

It would be an awesome step in the right direction to break down stereotypes to continue with such theater that projects how the world should be in that sentiment

[@comfortmua1210]

Totally agree

[@johnparousos3776]

Exactly I couldn't understand how is it possible for ppl to see colors when they look at a person

[@sandraeebong285]

absolutely agree!

[@hongkongmomslife]

When ppl ask me who my celebrity crush is, I never had an answer until now. Regè, you are a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL man. Oh my uterus😭

[@kiamyal8698]

Lol best comment

[@lucidarose613]

Lol

[@SarahBuule]

Haaahaaa

[@angelicascovers2223]

Same here lol

[@LS-gy9bq]

He is fiiiiine🥰🥰🥰...he's from Zimbabwe!!! 🇿🇼🇿🇼 Yes Africa!!!

[@prehbebe2155]

He's my home boy

[@princessprecious4591]

Is it a crime to be attracted to someone whom you’ve never met before ?

[@TriciaRP]

Nope .....girl Like on him all you want.....God doesn't have us with paper bags on our head. We all do. I love the diversity of the class.

[@MsArtemis64]

Lol! He is cute, and probably the only reason I kept watching this show.

[@enricovankeeken9503]

i hÓpe not :-) And #Sade doesn't think so...

[@cherylwilliams6455]

I absolutely love him, remind me of conde in Reign

[@shania.-.]

nope not at all girl i'm extremely attracted to him it's not even funny

[@Ndi1st]

I’m not sure that it’s “right” for someone to be this attractive and!! talented. Sheesh 😳 (Also he is clearly Trevor Noah’s long lost brother!)

[@susanevangelatos967]

He is much much better looking than Trevor. When this guy smiles, the whole female population melts

[@Frantictoad]

@@susanevangelatos967 I agree with you there ! But there’s also something special about Trevor Noah that Rege-Jean doesn’t have ! It’s not only about their looks , it’s more about who they are individually and their personality and character I honestly can’t decide who is more attractive than the other , but why do we have to ? They’re both equally so handsome and attractive in their own way !!

[@germandarling123]

He somehow reminds of Aidan Turner. Especially around the eyes 🥺

[@jennifersanyaoluTV]

@@susanevangelatos967 true...the smile is everything

[@shirleyaguilera7766]

Lol I totally agree, my thoughts exactly!!!!. “#NoahTrevor’s long lost brother “

[@pbnmy_photodrive8087]

My God that man is fine. Where did they find him. His voice is so deep on screen. 🥰

[@hawaiianBombshell]

His voice 🤩 whew🔥

[@amo2962]

Yeah...where has he been? Drooling ❤

[@aliciajohnson7761]

Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@marydyer1852]

And he is such a delicious devil. OMG!

[@emoreland]

Sexy voice

[@KS-hi8vi]

He is handsome and even more in the Series. I wanna know who trained them for those love scenes!! Oh my goodness they were good!!

[@MsMousy82]

I was absolutely locked into every scene! I wanted another "first time" to be just like that!!! My word!

[@ibukayov]

So raw & real onscreen!

[@carolharris2401]

Their love scenes made me blush. The foundation of any good love scene is the connection between the actors. And these two actors had it in spades from the witty dialogue to the actual love scenes

[@littlesame]

They had an Intimacy Director working with them on each sex scene

[@evelynwashere13]

Shonda's scenes are always 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@justlue380]

I can't lie.....He was the main reason I kept watching! It was good But he was so sexy playing the Duke!!!! Babbbbbby the one scene when he told her to touch herself 🤦🏾‍♀️.....Whew chile!!!! 🥰

[@shisco05]

Yessss same sis same I was like Lawd 🤤🤤🤤

[@justlue380]

@@shisco05 😂😂😂, IKR!!!! That was so sexy to me!!!

[@rachealmkandawire99]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jadey_jade15]

ohhh that scene ..... he is such a natural!

[@mbalisikakana6525]

sooo sexy!

[@sharonanunda5501]

8 episodes were not enough. I would love to watch him more 😍😍

[@AngelaGrant2015]

The casting crew must have said yes as soon as he walked in. He is indeed handsome and a nice young man.

[@olamideadenuga724]

2:27 she really just went ✨rrrrr✨. THAT SENT ME, I’m actually finished.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terrimccormick1324]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😋

[@Rhenadhis]

it was actually 2:57 not 2:27

[@olamideadenuga724]

@@Rhenadhis yeah I know, I corrected myself in my second comment. It should be there for you to see, if you didn’t know.😌🤔

[@kelceynicole]

@@Rhenadhis thank you lol i was confused

[@raheltookos-lobdell3632]

Hahaha 3:55 !!! 😁😆

[@juliagonzalez2020]

Reges performance was spectacular! What an amazing up and coming actor.

[@ibukayov]

For a relatively young man he strikes me as quite mature for his age & certainly charming ☺️

[@noellet62able]

He is 30 years old what are you on about ?

[@davidp7438]

@@noellet62able There are 50-year-old men with an attitude proper from a teen

[@SwedishTourist]

@@noellet62able 30 years old is young...

[@necessarydiva]

To be Young, Gifted and Black! And that’s a fact! Damn!

[@yandia77]

Exactly the words of our brother Chadwick Boseman 😊❤

[@rosannekatonwalden1620]

Nina Simone would approve!

[@Kilinho98]

Why does it sound racist

[@lovergworl_]

@@Kilinho98 you gotta be trolling 😂

[@nadinegomez8858]

he is literally half English. he is MIXED

[@steffybeth42]

I bingewatched it all in 1 day and bloody loved it!! He is just devine & can rip my corset off any day 😉💖

[@christophermais]

me too, utterly exhausted but loved it.

[@thetruestfaith]

I binge-watched yesterday and loved it!

[@ibukayov]

😂 you and the rest of us want him to rip our corsets off lol

[@tobi7559]

Same sis

[@smontana5133]

I'm on my third repeat

[@Rose-gy1cc]

He is so handsome. That smile is swoon worthy.

[@tamaracharese]

Love how flirtatious this was... so fun! That man knows he’s a sex symbol. He shouldn’t be surprised.

[@charmcharm2352]

The fact that he is adds to his attraction though. That combination of unassuming artlessness and sophistication is swoon worthy! 😄

[@kimberly8695]

Here's an interesting idea...if Marvel has yet to cast Captain Britain, how about Rege-Jean Page?

[@KD-hr3iq]

I support that!!!

[@rosannekatonwalden1620]

No, Bond, James Bond. Rege is a 21st century Sean Connery!

[@ianthaserieux5670]

Where do I sign. I'd watch anything he's in. Anything....

[@newyorker2581]

@@ianthaserieux5670 truth

[@latoyanicolethefaceslayer4555]

Yasss!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@Frantictoad]

Intelligent, eloquent, thoughtful and most handsome man through and through !!

[@TheRobinRedbreast]

The series, Bridgerton, is perfect in every way: Cast, costumes, storyline, set design and lighting, script, direction, music.... EVERYTHING.

[@onemajorhottie]

He is without a doubt the best looking man on the face of this planet, and he's funny and great at his work too. Whew chile! 🥰

[@msnandimarie7023]

Haha he is handsome.

[@HurricaneLisa]

Oooo but Jordan Calloway is a very close second 🤣

[@onemajorhottie]

@@HurricaneLisa Jordan is okay.

[@HurricaneLisa]

@@onemajorhottie just ok? lol he’s sooo cute 🥰 🙈

[@onemajorhottie]

@@HurricaneLisa He's okay. I think Dale Moss is closer to Rege' Jean's great looks however.

[@jamilabrownie]

When she did that tongue trill, I had so much second hand embarrassment

[@jadey_jade15]

When Daphne said “Does that hurt?” after he climaxed and he laughed. Oh that scene! 😂😂

[@gsm3982]

My heart ❤️😭 yes i just kept replaying that scene

[@brendafuller1806]

His voice is deeper when in character 😻

[@diamondlove6891]

Some people's smile can warm up a room and Rege-jean possess that ability with his smile🥰😍❤️He made bridgerton worth watching 🤗

[@sanriladymylifejourney9235]

He is just adorable exactly what we need on these crazy times

[@rosanneperkins9516]

He is such a wordsmith, so intelligent, so well spoken. He talks about black Joy. He needs to write a screenplay. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, not much other things to do in LA, on lockdown. How amazing a screenplay that would be, even a short story.

[@stylishnene]

How can one not like this guy. He looks divine

[@rosmelindadiaz1072]

Can’t stop looking at him, so intelligent, well spoken and handsome 🤩

[@shirleyaguilera7766]

“Leading man for the next decade “-Esquire. He could be with the anticipation of 8 seasons

[@PHlophe]

they are going to give him GQ an Esquire covers next by end of Q1

[@pamelapinafelipe2111]

Regé you have been blessed with that smile 😁

[@mommas1276]

I started watching because I kept hearing “ the Duke is so hot”. Yep, he is! But the story is good too!

[@liindela_]

Binge watching the interviews just to see Rege's face>>>

[@wandapearson4723]

I have never felt so excited about a celebrity. He makes me feel like a natural woman.

[@mpolyval8306]

😂😂😂😂

[@SwedishTourist]

A ... natural... woman? Uh. What’s that supposed to mean?

[@wandapearson4723]

@@SwedishTourist he brought up those feelings that women get when she sees a handsome man.

[@carolynhunt499]

Undeniably so handsome. God bless your career!

[@toniskinner9874]

When he raises his left eyebrow, it makes me wanna ....

[@armandoucles5346]

It should a crime for a man like that to be that handsome. He kinda reminds me of Tom Ellis too from the way he talks.

[@kd-wl9yk]

I couldn't stop watching. Finished the 1st season in one night.

[@Koji5boke]

Ikr

[@Torihappyness]

And Aiden turner from Poldark.

[@Koji5boke]

@@Torihappyness agreed

[@joannamisztela4115]

He should spend time in jail for sure...so unfair to be that good looking :)

[@janetvelazquez579]

i can see him doing the black panther...he looks so regal like a prince with a great sense of humor...he is great in this series...thank you for sharing

[@kimnation3948]

This man is 🔥🔥🔥

[@mnx6880]

Jane austin pride x prejudice with a mix of gossip girl

[@mmasi0216]

Exactly what I was saying to another person.

[@marketfriday1838]

Exactly what I said

[@Enidan]

and a bit of Fifty Shades of Grey ;)

[@mnx6880]

@@Enidan yes lol i forgot that 2 😂

[@CuhRys]

Exactly what I said!!!

[@mjg1708]

I’m on a third watch of this mans series, can’t get enough of the duke

[@amylightfoot3081]

I'm about to start watching for 3rd time! You know a show is good when you watch it more than once. I have 5 or 6 shows that are so good that I watch them multiple times.

[@staceymock3460]

Ha! Me too!!! Sooooooo good!

[@mjg1708]

@@staceymock3460 finished fir sixth time😅 started 7th watch and I’m like someone save me🙃

[@yanisadaniels3599]

This is my 3rd time watching and I still feel the same as the 1st time. Shonda Rimes knows how to bring words to life. I am a fan of her work! I hope there will be a season 2...3...4...5... and so on.

[@staceymock3460]

@@yanisadaniels3599 oooo I hope so too!!!

[@allyshimmer]

He’s so beautiful

[@bananaprincess7764]

He's so well-spoken. I love him gahd

[@violetrose25]

How is he so damn gorgeous?!

[@trustnoone3285]

Good good goooooood...!!! I watch it in one day, couldn't help myself. Will watch it again for new years!

[@RandomNest]

He has such a gorgeous smile. And I could hear him speak all day long, with his British accent of course...😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍

[@gelibass]

i’ve watched so many interviews with the bridgerton cast and my god regé gives such eloquent answers. 💯 and he is funny as well jfc i love him

[@vallik4402]

Can't agree more.... He is so articulative... No fillers or pauses.. . And it's a smooth flow of replies.... Though it's impromptu, feels like tailor made answers.

[@jubertong1242]

Netflix is really showing us handsome and hot guys in their original series haha

[@charlybrown5264]

no lie there :)))

[@MsJrzy]

Awww, he’s shy. So handsome and crazy talented 🔥

[@israeliana]

Yes cheers to Regé-Jean. God bless the African Diaspora and especialmente Zimbabwe for giving us such beautiful gifts, as Sr. Regé

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

He is very gorgeous! I loved the series and have loved this actor since Chicken George.

[@bahrom942]

What about girl?

[@terrillchapman6487]

I actually thought the diversity made the stories more rich and interesting! I really liked the alternative past and only want so much more!! It was pride and prejudice meets gossip girl but so much better than both! I’m so here for it!!

[@nriezedichisom1676]

This was a fun interview. The interviewers were a touch bit crazy🤣🤣 but Rege handled it with class and grace.

[@jackie6189]

As if being absolutely gorgeous isn't enough his accent is authentic. BLESSINGS young man. Continued success 🙏🏾

[@21earlthepearl]

How is someone allowed to be both so articulate and attractive? The humility is the cherry on top.

[@abraappiah-kubi933]

This, this movie crowned all the movies i have watched in 2020. It was kinda different and it hints on very important social topics, male dominance, white dominance, societal status, politics, etc. if people fail to see all that, then they should re-watch it. ❤️. I loved it!!

[@Enidan]

wouldn't he make an extraordinary Bond? just saying

[@mrkaycee28]

That's a good point

[@nolliesweet]

agreed

[@ostojick31]

I just thought about it and I couldn't agree more 💓💓💓

[@stacyb1372]

🤔

[@christinal.2138]

He would also make a great Prince Naveen😍

[@simsimasgaming]

Gosh damn, Shonda Rhimes. She is always leaving us stunned and waiting for another surge. Go! SHONDA! Rhimes!

[@43Mslele]

He is absolutely Gorgeous 😍 My sister is driving me crazy to watch this show... After seeing him.. I guess I will be watching tonight.. 😍😍😍

[@charityhooper2377]

Hey Big Sis! Hurry up so we can discuss! I'm rewatching episodes 5, 6 & 7! 🤩🤩

[@43Mslele]

@@charityhooper2377 I will! Happy New Year 🎊

[@darlainennah9300]

I can't, he is so handsome, i Iove his character in the movie and there too❤️🥺

[@voicesofireene]

Omg i am so inlove with Him!

[@sc3167]

I absolutely loved "For the people" and was upset when the show was canceled but Bridgeton makes up for that😁 can't wait for the next season!

[@antoniafoster8264]

What channel was For the People on? I haven’t heard of it, but would like to watch. Thanks

[@ericaallen9971]

I just purchased For the People will start watching tonight

[@jjviolet33]

I paid on Netflix to watch the two seasons of "For the People" because I missed it in 2018-19. Rege-Jean was very good, I thought, and had some really powerful scenes -- I've read that the producer(s), maybe including Shonda herself, already had him in mind as the Duke because of that series. If you want to see it, I think you go to On Demand.

[@ericaallen9971]

@@jjviolet33 yeah one of the Bridgerton directors said that Shonda already said the part was Rege's he didn't have to audition

[@ericaallen9971]

@@jjviolet33 I have a Netflix account I'll check it out

[@vminormom]

RJ is incredibly talented and oh so handsome. The sexiest show EVER!!!

[@melb8352]

Literature, revolutionary, status. Best words from the interview. This may hurt a moment. Best words from Season 1! THANK GOD FOR ZIMBABWE 🇿🇼👑💚💛❤🖤

[@YT-cc4nu]

What a spectacular actor 🎭 🥰

[@fihyohunnie]

Gosh.. i hope some directors cast this guy moreee i'll follow him everywhere is2g

[@bahrom942]

Even to lavatory;)

[@kimberlylawrence2685]

Let's take a moment and praise the Lord for this magnificent creation 🙌 🙏 ✨ ❤

[@analara1974]

I literally opened my mouth to say "amen" to your comment, outloud, and my saliva came out, didn't even realize I was drooling 🤣😂

[@sleepnomore6065]

They need to limit that man's close-ups on the show... My poor heart can only take so much!!! 😳🤤

[@stylishnene]

😆😆😆😅

[@sleepnomore6065]

I was watching the sex scenes getting jealous! I had to fast-forward! 😂

[@robinvolpi]

These interviewers are a couple of characters. LOL 💆🏽‍♀️

[@breerunaway8537]

He’s so fine for no reasonnn!!!😭😩

[@Love_To_Be_Love]

This is the best show!!!!

[@analara1974]

I keep replaying the end of Ep. 5 and all of Ep. 6, over and over and over and over again 😍

[@antoniafoster8264]

I enjoyed Bridgerton so much that I’ll more than likely watch it again. He is incredibly handsome and it’s so refreshing to know he’s a really good person in real life, too. Makes him even more attractive, if that’s possible. 🥰

[@adriennefenner4769]

Wow! Those ladies totally just flirted with him the WHOLE time. It was a little funny

[@JAWilsonwhitetidelinedesigns]

OMGoodness, Rege-Jean Page is as smart as he is strikingly handsome and talented. Another great interview ... I've watched a few now and Rege-Jean is engaged and has interesting, enlightened things to say. What a fine young man! He shall go very far.

[@bahrom942]

How do u know?

[@gogetter3721]

Love from Zimbabwe Reggie😍

[@BeBlessed70]

Jane Austin meets Shonda Rhimes!

[@Canaldefarticles416]

I haven't got enough of Bridgerton, so here I am looking up interviews. Please make haste with the second season hahaha

[@dawade7065]

I’ve binged it twice and am on my third. I love that Black’s and other minorities, were equal in this pieces time period... As a child I easily imagined myself in these movies during that eras history (I’d started a novel years ago on this subject matter...). I’m of a rather mature age now and still enjoy a great flirtatious, heart pounding romantic escape. In my youth the Duke would’ve been my quiet challenge. While all the girls were swooning all about him, I’d been within eyesight, some distance away waiting for him to come to me. I never was one for chasing the cat, but I was quite comfortable being the respectable young woman holding the cheese😊 This series had everything, I hope she/they come up with another one💝 I’ll be waiting 🥰

[@katiekeem5456]

진짜 너무 잘생겼어 사이먼일때랑 자기 자신일 때랑 완전 다르구나 이 남자..♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bahrom942]

Learn english

[@srainy]

he indeed is very handsome!

[@Katherine09918]

존잘 존섹 ㅜㅜ

[@Ye_wie]

@@bahrom942 this is so rude. So because she chose not to write in English does that preclude her from commenting. Sheesh

[@pbnmy_photodrive8087]

I don’t even know what you said but I agree. Somethings don’t need translating

[@tayediggss]

He is so eloquent 🥰🥰🥰

[@lindap.421]

Can't take your eyes off him -- he's so engaging!!

[@sjeffers6165]

OMG his smile is everything.

[@lindaisrael8075]

I watched the entire series in one day!! He made me want to sit there until it was over. LOL...He is adorable!!

[@Sowindiee10]

He’s very eloquent and I’m amped for his representation of Simon Bassett

[@annjohnson6193]

I’m a grandmother and I enjoyed Bridgerton’. Also Rege seems lie a vey nice man as well as very handsome. I wish him much future success in his acting career

[@francesca7142]

Lovely to have a Regency fantasy (and most of them are fantasies) full of beautiful black men. So odd, but ravishing.

[@msnandimarie7023]

Also the beautiful various shades of Black women.

[@nehemie1255]

Ew

[@FancyFallon]

More like accurate portrayal.

[@pulpbabe]

Totally appreciate a fabulous looking man that humble🧡

[@Tanniab09]

He was in the roots remake in 2015 Chicken George. Looks like the singer Genuine too.

[@qc9329]

I'm going to watch it again, and again. It's such a beautiful show!

[@nataliefields9009]

5:36 😂 yes, the ladies had to take over for this interview- cannot just let him be here and leave without catching a conversation hahaha

[@RMR_IRL]

I have to say I truly enjoyed Bridgerton! I binged watched the series in 2 days. I loved the characters and the outfits. I would love to have one of the dresses made that the main character wore. Those dresses were amazing.

[@violetsmith4865]

Besides him being handsome and a great actor, he is so smart and his concern for other's is so awesome! I love him.