As Variety points out, fans of the Julia Quinn novels, on which the show is based, won’t be surprised by this development, as the Duke of Hastings’ character arc is meant to pay out in the first book, The Duke and I. The show’s second season, like the anthology, will focus on another Bridgerton sibling’s story.
Netflix and Shondaland have announced that Regé-Jean Page’s breakout character, the Duke of Hastings, will not reappear on the show’s second season.
I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on.”
“I have nothing but excitement for Bridgerton continuing to steam train off and conquer the globe,” he continued.