Regé-Jean Page's Rise from Legal Drama to Hollywood Stardom
- Regé-Jean Page had a TV role before Bridgerton in a short-lived legal drama.
- The role introduced him to showrunner Shonda Rhimes.
- The TV drama didn't achieve high popularity but was a stepping stone for Regé-Jean Page.
Before achieving fame as Simon Basset in Netflix's hit series *Bridgerton*, Regé-Jean Page showcased his talent in the 2018 ABC legal drama *For the People*. The show, which was canceled after two seasons, featured a talented ensemble cast, including Hope Davis and Jasmine Savoy Brown, and was set in the competitive environment of New York's Federal Court. It followed young attorneys as they navigated high-profile cases while managing their personal lives, with Page playing the ambitious Leonard Knox, who leveraged his senator mother's influence to advance his career. Despite its short run, *For the People* had notable elements, including a memorable opening theme by Eels. The series provided Page with valuable exposure, catching the attention of Shonda Rhimes, which ultimately led to his breakout role in *Bridgerton*. Following his success in the period drama, Page's career continued to flourish, as he hosted *Saturday Night Live* and starred alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans in Netflix's *The Gray Man*. Page's Hollywood journey continued with a significant role in a big-budget adaptation of *Dungeons and Dragons*. He is also set to appear in Steven Soderbergh's upcoming spy thriller *Black Bag*, which Soderbergh describes as a unique blend of a love story and an intimate relationship film centered around intelligence operatives. The project promises to be both entertaining and thought-provoking, featuring a complex 12-page dinner scene that has intrigued the filmmaker.