Main image via Esquire + 007 Museum
If you’ve been binge-watching (and rewatching) Bridgerton, then you’ll definitely be familiar with the swoon-worthy Simon Basset played by Regé-Jean Page.
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Fans of course have been loving the duke but now they want to see him in a different role. Possibly as the world’s most famous spy…
Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would be leaving his iconic role as James Bond, the internet has been abuzz with many suggestions as to who would be the perfect replacement.
From Idris Elba to our very own Henry Golding, the suggestions have been endless and now Regé-Jean has been added to that list and is quickly becoming a fan-favourite.
Unfortunately however, the Bridgerton actor doesn’t think he’ll be taking on the 007 role anytime soon.
Image via Esquire
On a recent appearance of The Tonight Show, Regé-Jean shared his opinion on becoming the next MI-6 agent.
“I think there might be an element of cultural translation to be done here,” he said. “If you’re a Brit, and you do something of any kind of renown that people regard well, then people start saying the ‘B’ word. It’s like a merit badge. You get the ‘B’ word merit badge.”
“I’m very, very glad to have the badge,” Regé-Jean added. “I’m glad to be in such wonderful company of people who have the badge. But it’s a badge.”
Fans however are still rooting for the actor to become James Bond and have taken to social media to share their hopes for it to come true.
Ok I’m going to put it out into the universe and hope it manifests....
— Miss G Thompson (@MissT_Geog) January 8, 2021
Regé-Jean Page (aka the Duke from Bridgerton) should be the next James Bond. He’s all kinds of perfect for it!
Anyone else agree 👇🏼
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/PLhTPWf8ai
I think we can all agree that Regé-Jean Page should be the next James Bond. #bridgeton #JamesBond pic.twitter.com/1adniMdO6f
— RLorde (@RLorde1) January 9, 2021
Not a huge James Bond follower but I would SO watch Rege-Jean in the role.
— Debbie Johnson (@dkjrn) January 9, 2021
Rege-Jean Page for Bond. I'm convinced. Time to drag that franchise into the new ages.
— Leopard (@Rone11e) January 9, 2021
I am definitely betting on a Rege 007. My name is Bond. Rege Bond.😂😂😂 https://t.co/GTjfBT1D15
— Sue Nyathi (@SueNyathi) January 9, 2021
If @regejean isn't being considered for James Bond, please put him on the list! At the top. Just sign him! Great actor, great screen presence, great future! Regé-Jean Page for James Bond!
— vexedandvocal (@vexedandvocal) January 10, 2021
If it’s not gonna be Idris, I’m totally supportive of Rege-Jean Page as the next James Bond. pic.twitter.com/Cq3eEyG8TE
— Ms. Scarlett (@Ms_KMScarlett) January 3, 2021
Guys, GUYS, hear me out: Regé-Jean Page as the next Bond. pic.twitter.com/ehr1wVrchE
— Derlis A. Gonzalez (@DerlisAGonzalez) January 4, 2021
Not me FREAKING OUT when I found Rege Jean Page could potentially be the next Bond 😳😛😍 #Bridgerton pic.twitter.com/zN9UqqS9v7
— maggie (@stilesblythe) January 7, 2021
We can definitely see Regé-Jean as James Bond!
Are you a Bridgerton fan? Do you think Regé-Jean will make a good agent 007? Let us know your thoughts!
Info via Entertainment Weekly
