“I was like, OK, cool.

It’s a period drama.

It’s Jane Austen-esque.

Why are we doing this now?

What does it have to contribute?”

Page revealed, explaining his thought process when he first read the script for the Netflix drama.

And so, in carrying the torch, we need to make some ground with it.

Because Simon’s an archetype that already exists.

He’s a tall, dark, brooding, emotionally stunted man."

“We talk a lot withBridgertonabout it being female-centric, but also, what are men looking up to?

What am I doing with this icon of masculinity?

What’s making this meal actually worth eating?”

“I think ofBridgertonas a Happy Meal but with secret vitamins put in there.

It’s like a secretly healthy, organic burger.”

“Pleasure and a privilege!