Since Daniel Craig retired from the iconic role of James Bond, fans have been eager to know who will take on the responsibility and legacy he upheld for years. The franchise’s producers are now in charge of finding the next 007. Take a look at the list of the frontrunners.

Who will be the next James Bond? List of contenders for the iconic 007 role

Jonathan Bailey turns 38 on April 25. The actor became a household name with his acclaimed role as Anthony in one of the most popular shows, Bridgerton. On his birthday, let’s look back at his journey from a stage performer to a global screen star.

Jonathan Bailey birthday special: A look at his journey from stage actor to Hollywood star

<p>The second half of Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4 is just days away, and fans can't hide their excitement. Set to premiere on February 26, the fourth installment of the romantic period drama will continue with Benedict Bridgerton’s love story taking the centre stage, but the latest photos have given viewers another reason to celebrate.</p><h2>New photos out</h2><p>Shared on Saturday, the newly released photos hint at the return of fan-favourite Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, who was rarely seen in Part 1. The images were posted with a caption, "Old and new acquaintances alike shall make for a most intriguing return to Mayfair..."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/benedict-s-shocking-proposal-to-sophie-s-truth-bridgerton-season-4-part-1-explained-1769858441725"><strong>Benedict’s shocking proposal to Sophie's truth: Bridgerton season 4 part 1 explained</strong></a></p><h2>Return of Viscount Anthony</h2><p>In the newly released stills, Anthony can be seen reuniting with the Bridgerton family after his return from India. In one of the images, fans can see him having a serious exchange with his younger brother Benedict, played by Luke Thompson, who is wrapped in forbidden love.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In another photo, Anthony can be seen in his study, while another shows him in discussion with his mother, Violet, played by Ruth Gemmell.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bridgerton-season-4-part-2-trailer-benedict-and-sophie-s-fairy-tale-s-love-is-tested-by-society-1771008043671"><strong>Bridgerton season 4 part 2 trailer: Benedict and Sophie's fairy-tale's love is tested by society</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bridgerton-season-4-premiere-details-out-when-and-what-time-it-will-stream-in-india-1769589762930"><strong>Bridgerton Season 4 premiere details out: When and what time it will stream in India</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Season 4 follows Benedict’s romance with Sophie Beckett, portrayed by Yerin Ha, and the story is expected to explore Benedict’s dilemma, choosing between societal expectations and true love.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The photos also confirm the return of Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), who is currently dealing with fallout after her identity as Lady Whistledown is revealed.</p><h2>Fans reactions</h2><p>As the pictures surfaced, fans have flooded the comment section with "Missing our Viscountess Kate Bridgerton," played by Simone Ashley. While she has been confirmed to return, the actress has not appeared in the newly released images.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-this-keeps-happening-to-asian-leads-netizens-accuse-spanish-media-of-racism-attack-towards-bridgerton-s4-actress-yerin-ha-1771493840003"><strong>'This keeps happening to Asian leads': Netizens accuse Spanish media of racism attack towards Bridgerton S4 actress Yerin Ha</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing the excitement, one fan wrote, "I can’t wait for February 26th!!! I miss my Bridgerton Fam!!!" Another said, "I can’t wait for Hyacinth and Eloise’s seasons - I can hardly contain my excitement." The third comment read, “Michaela looks absolutely stunning doesn’t she??”</p><h2>About Bridgerton Season 4 part 2</h2><p>Season 4, Part 2 of Bridgerton is slated to release on Netflix on February 26. Part 1 premiered in late January, and it introduced fans to Benedict’s love story. The series is based on the novels by Julia Quinn, makers have confirmed that Seasons 5 and 6 are also in the line.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Bridgerton Season 4 part 2 is set to premiere on Netflix next week. Netflix has released some new stills from the upcoming episodes of the romantic period drama.


The second half of Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4 is just days away, and fans can't hide their excitement. Set to premiere on February 26, the fourth installment of the romantic period drama will continue with Benedict Bridgerton’s love story taking the centre stage, but the latest photos have given viewers another reason to celebrate. New photos out Shared on Saturday, the newly released photos hint at the return of fan-favourite Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, who was rarely seen in Part 1. The images were posted with a caption, "Old and new acquaintances alike shall make for a most intriguing return to Mayfair..." Also Read: Benedict’s shocking proposal to Sophie's truth: Bridgerton season 4 part 1 explained Return of Viscount Anthony In the newly released stills, Anthony can be seen reuniting with the Bridgerton family after his return from India. In one of the images, fans can see him having a serious exchange with his younger brother Benedict, played by Luke Thompson, who is wrapped in forbidden love. In another photo, Anthony can be seen in his study, while another shows him in discussion with his mother, Violet, played by Ruth Gemmell. Also Read: Bridgerton season 4 part 2 trailer: Benedict and Sophie's fairy-tale's love is tested by society

<p>Bridgerton Season 4 part 2 is set to premiere on Netflix next week. Netflix has released some new stills from the upcoming episodes of the romantic period drama.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 new photos unveiled! Anthony is back but fans demand Viscountess Kate

Jonathan Bailey has officially been named the Sexiest Man Alive 2025. The actor, known for his charm and talent, now joins a prestigious list of global icons.

Fans are celebrating the announcement on social media, praising his style, charisma, and accomplishments. Discover why Jonathan Bailey has captured hearts worldwide.

Jonathan Bailey Named Sexiest Man Alive 2025, Fans Celebrate Hollywood Star

Jonathan Bailey was titled as the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine for 2025. Bailey joins an esteemed list of men who have won the coveted title in the past years. Take a look. 

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<p>Jonathan Bailey, a star of the Bridgerton world, is People’s Sexiest Man Alive, scripting history as the first openly gay man to hold the title in the annual magazine ritual that began in 1985.<br>&nbsp;<br>The British actor catapulted to global stardom for playing the role of Anthony Bridgerton. Five years down the line, the actor doesn’t need an introduction anymore and has become one of the admired actors who can dominate headlines with a single statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before scripting history as the first openly gay Sexiest Man Alive, the Wicked actor, who has successfully made a mark in the West End, had garnered the tag of "internet boyfriend," had talked about coming out and how he shared his sexuality with his loved ones.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to British Vogue, Bailey discussed his sexuality, sharing that it was more of a gradual realisation. He mentioned that he had gone out on a date with a girl for over two years in his early 20s.</p><p><br>“It’s interesting with the binary,” he says, “where you’re perceived to be either this or that. That’s how I saw it at the time, but there are so many nuances to it. My experience of that relationship was not that I was in the shadows. She remains one of my best friends.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As an openly gay man, Bailey has never shied away from speaking about his sexuality.&nbsp;</p><p>However, once he had an awkward moment when in one of the sleepover nights, the actor talked about his sexuality, but what he got was the only silence.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“‘Guys, guys, who else thinks they’re gay? Do you? I do. I do,’” he recalled. “It was a conversation I really, really wanted to have, to see if everyone else was on the same page. But, everyone went quiet.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While he has swooned the world with his portrayal of a straight character, he's a proudly gay man and doesn't shy away from speaking about his sexuality. However, for many years, he struggled to come out publicly.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2022, he told GQ, “Of course I thought that in order to be happy I needed to be straight.”<br>“I reached a point where I thought, F**k this, I’d much prefer to hold my boyfriend’s hand in public or be able to put my own face picture on Tinder and not be so concerned about that than getting a part,” he shared.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about his love life, the actor said, “there’s a lovely man,” adding, “It’s not secret, but it’s private.”<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Is Jonathan Bailey dating anyone?<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>While the actor, who has described himself as “a confident hand-holder in relationships.” But he's quite private when it comes to sharing his romantic life.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2023, the actor told The Evening Standard that he was dating a “lovely man," without revealing the identity of his partner.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“It’s not secret, but it’s private,” Bailey explained. “Having a private life is, for me, completely critical. I don’t know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the actor's name was previously linked to James Ellis, and the two even shared a kiss at the Olivier Awards in 2019. But his current relationship status is still unknown.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

While the actor, who has described himself as “a confident hand-holder in relationships.” But Jonathan Bailey's quite private when it comes to sharing his romantic life.

Jonathan Bailey, a star of the Bridgerton world, is People’s Sexiest Man Alive, scripting history as the first openly gay man to hold the title in the annual magazine ritual that began in 1985. The British actor catapulted to global stardom for playing the role of Anthony Bridgerton. Five years down the line, the actor doesn’t need an introduction anymore and has become one of the admired actors who can dominate headlines with a single statement. Before scripting history as the first openly gay Sexiest Man Alive, the Wicked actor, who has successfully made a mark in the West End, had garnered the tag of "internet boyfriend," had talked about coming out and how he shared his sexuality with his loved ones. Speaking to British Vogue, Bailey discussed his sexuality, sharing that it was more of a gradual realisation. He mentioned that he had gone out on a date with a girl for over two years in his early 20s. “It’s interesting with the binary,” he says, “where you’re perceived to be either this or that. That’s how I saw it at the time, but there are so many nuances to it. My experience of that relationship was not that I was in the shadows. She remains one of my best friends.” As an openly gay man, Bailey has never shied away from speaking about his sexuality. However, once he had an awkward moment when in one of the sleepover nights, the actor talked about his sexuality, but what he got was the only silence. “‘Guys, guys, who else thinks they’re gay? Do you? I do. I do,’” he recalled. “It was a conversation I really, really wanted to have, to see if everyone else was on the same page. But, everyone went quiet.” While he has swooned the world with his portrayal of a straight character, he's a proudly gay man and doesn't shy away from speaking about his sexuality. However, for many years, he struggled to come out publicly. In 2022, he told GQ, “Of course I thought that in order to be happy I needed to be straight.” “I reached a point where I thought, F**k this, I’d much prefer to hold my boyfriend’s hand in public or be able to put my own face picture on Tinder and not be so concerned about that than getting a part,” he shared. Speaking about his love life, the actor said, “there’s a lovely man,” adding, “It’s not secret, but it’s private.” Is Jonathan Bailey dating anyone? While the actor, who has described himself as “a confident hand-holder in relationships.” But he's quite private when it comes to sharing his romantic life. In 2023, the actor told The Evening Standard that he was dating a “lovely man," without revealing the identity of his partner. “It’s not secret, but it’s private,” Bailey explained. “Having a private life is, for me, completely critical. I don’t know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.” However, the actor's name was previously linked to James Ellis, and the two even shared a kiss at the Olivier Awards in 2019. But his current relationship status is still unknown.

<p>While the actor, who has described himself as “a confident hand-holder in relationships.” But Jonathan Bailey's &nbsp;quite private when it comes to sharing his romantic life.</p>

Is Jonathan Bailey dating anyone? What People’s first gay Sexiest Man Alive said in 2023

<p>Known for his work in<i> Wicked </i>and <i>Bridgerton</i>, Jonathan Bailey has been officially declared the Sexiest Man Alive for 2025 by PEOPLE's magazine. Announced on Monday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actor succeeded the annual title from last year’s winner, John Krasinski.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jonathan-bailey-is-people-magazine-s-sexiest-man-alive-1762232460330"><strong>Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive: 'Flattered, just absurd'</strong></a></p><h2>About Jonathan Bailey and his work &nbsp;</h2><p>Jonathan called the win a “huge honour” and “completely absurd,” joking that he only told one confidant ahead of time, his dog, Benson. He is one of Britain’s most in-demand screen and stage stars.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 37-year-old actor got global recognition through his role as Viscount Anthony in Netflix’s popular drama <i>Bridgerton</i>. He is also loved for the character of Prince Fiyero in Wicked. Fans will also be able to see him reprising the role later this month in the upcoming sequel, <i>Wicked: For Good.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/diane-ladd-dies-at-89-oscar-nominated-actress-net-worth-family-and-iconic-roles-in-hollywood-1762230988630"><strong>Diane Ladd dies at 89: Oscar-nominated actress' net worth, family &amp; iconic roles</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Besides this, he also worked in <i>Jurassic World: Rebirth</i> and recently earned an Emmy nomination for Showtime’s political drama Fellow Travelers. Off-screen, the actor is the founder of The Shameless Fund, which supports LGBTQ+ organisations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/halsey-is-a-okay-after-an-overnight-hospital-stay-due-to-minor-medical-emergency-1762228163470"><strong>Halsey is A-Okay after an overnight hospital stay due to minor medical emergency</strong></a></p><h2>Net worth of Jonathan Bailey</h2><p>According to Business Upturn, Jonathan Bailey’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million, with industry trackers placing him between $1.5 million and $3 million. Bailey's major wealth comes from his acting career, which includes projects like <i>Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Fellow Travelers, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Jurassic World: Rebirth, </i>and <i>Bridgerton.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/who-was-diane-ladd-three-time-oscar-nominated-actress-mother-of-laura-dern-dies-at-89-1762224189387"><strong>Who was Diane Ladd? 3 time Oscar-nominated actress, Laura Dern's mom, dies at 89</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jonathan Bailey discovered acting at a very young age and made his stage debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Joining the list of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, which has previously honoured stars like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, and David Beckham, is surely going to further grow his career.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Jonathan Bailey is announced as the  Sexiest Man Alive 2025 by PEOPLE magazine. He is popular for his work in Wicked and Bridgerton. Let's take a look at his career and net worth. 

Known for his work in Wicked and Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey has been officially declared the Sexiest Man Alive for 2025 by PEOPLE's magazine. Announced on Monday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actor succeeded the annual title from last year’s winner, John Krasinski. Also Read: Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive: 'Flattered, just absurd' About Jonathan Bailey and his work Jonathan called the win a “huge honour” and “completely absurd,” joking that he only told one confidant ahead of time, his dog, Benson. He is one of Britain’s most in-demand screen and stage stars. The 37-year-old actor got global recognition through his role as Viscount Anthony in Netflix’s popular drama Bridgerton. He is also loved for the character of Prince Fiyero in Wicked. Fans will also be able to see him reprising the role later this month in the upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good. Also Read: Diane Ladd dies at 89: Oscar-nominated actress' net worth, family & iconic roles Besides this, he also worked in Jurassic World: Rebirth and recently earned an Emmy nomination for Showtime’s political drama Fellow Travelers. Off-screen, the actor is the founder of The Shameless Fund, which supports LGBTQ+ organisations. Also Read: Halsey is A-Okay after an overnight hospital stay due to minor medical emergency Net worth of Jonathan Bailey According to Business Upturn, Jonathan Bailey’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million, with industry trackers placing him between $1.5 million and $3 million. Bailey's major wealth comes from his acting career, which includes projects like Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Fellow Travelers, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Bridgerton. Also Read: Who was Diane Ladd? 3 time Oscar-nominated actress, Laura Dern's mom, dies at 89 Jonathan Bailey discovered acting at a very young age and made his stage debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Joining the list of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, which has previously honoured stars like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, and David Beckham, is surely going to further grow his career.

<p>Jonathan Bailey is announced as the &nbsp;Sexiest Man Alive 2025 by PEOPLE magazine. He is popular for his work in Wicked and Bridgerton. Let's take a look at his career and net worth.&nbsp;</p>

Jonathan Bailey named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2025: Here’s what the Wicked star is worth

<p>Rumours were indeed true! Jonathan Bailey, known for his role in Bridgerton, has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025, and fans around the world are thrilled!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The British actor, known worldwide for playing the role of dashing Anthony Bridgerton in the popular Netflix show, is the newly crowned Sexiest Man Alive 202, making him the first openly gay man to be bestowed with the title. Bailey has been ruling the screens for a while now and has finally earned the much-deserved title in the annual tradition that began in 1985.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>'Flattered, just absurd': Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive</h2><p>Joining the coveted list that has featured many acclaimed actors, Bailey told People, 'He's obviously incredibly flattered,' as he called it 'completely absurd.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from his prolific work as an actor, which he continues to do, the title is also well-</p><p>deserved for his chiselled and well-toned physique.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When asked what his thoughts were when he got the news of being crowned the Sexiest Man Alive, he said,''It’s a huge honor. Obviously I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. [Laughs] It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Jonathan Bailey: From Bridgerton to Wicked</h2><p>Bailey catapulted to worldwide stardom with Shonda Rhimes' series Bridgerton, and since the show debuted in 2020, particularly after the second season, which had the camera focusing on the British actor, and his aww-worthy love story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Five years down the line, he's now one of the most ravishing Hollywood stars with a commendable career and projects. After winning hearts as Lord Anthony, he has also garnered Emmy nominations for his role in the Showtime series Fellow Travellers. In 2024, he made his big-screen debut as Prince Fiyero in the hit film Wicked, followed by his appearance in a 2025 summer release, Jurassic World: Rebirth, which was also a huge hit.&nbsp;</p><h2>More about Bailey's personal life</h2><p>Bailey, who is openly gay, grew up in Oxfordshire in a family of five, consisting of his three older sisters, his mom, Carole, and his dad, Stuart. Speaking to PEOPLE, he said that he wanted to be an actor at age 5 after seeing a performance of <i>Oliver!</i> with his grandmother.</p>

Jonathan Bailey, known for his role as Anthony Bridgerton in the popular Netflix show Bridgerton, has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025. Speaking about the title, the British actor called it 'completely absurd.' 

Rumours were indeed true! Jonathan Bailey, known for his role in Bridgerton, has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025, and fans around the world are thrilled! The British actor, known worldwide for playing the role of dashing Anthony Bridgerton in the popular Netflix show, is the newly crowned Sexiest Man Alive 202, making him the first openly gay man to be bestowed with the title. Bailey has been ruling the screens for a while now and has finally earned the much-deserved title in the annual tradition that began in 1985. 'Flattered, just absurd': Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive Joining the coveted list that has featured many acclaimed actors, Bailey told People, 'He's obviously incredibly flattered,' as he called it 'completely absurd.' Apart from his prolific work as an actor, which he continues to do, the title is also well- deserved for his chiselled and well-toned physique. When asked what his thoughts were when he got the news of being crowned the Sexiest Man Alive, he said,''It’s a huge honor. Obviously I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. [Laughs] It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out.'' Jonathan Bailey: From Bridgerton to Wicked Bailey catapulted to worldwide stardom with Shonda Rhimes' series Bridgerton, and since the show debuted in 2020, particularly after the second season, which had the camera focusing on the British actor, and his aww-worthy love story. Five years down the line, he's now one of the most ravishing Hollywood stars with a commendable career and projects. After winning hearts as Lord Anthony, he has also garnered Emmy nominations for his role in the Showtime series Fellow Travellers. In 2024, he made his big-screen debut as Prince Fiyero in the hit film Wicked, followed by his appearance in a 2025 summer release, Jurassic World: Rebirth, which was also a huge hit. More about Bailey's personal life Bailey, who is openly gay, grew up in Oxfordshire in a family of five, consisting of his three older sisters, his mom, Carole, and his dad, Stuart. Speaking to PEOPLE, he said that he wanted to be an actor at age 5 after seeing a performance of Oliver! with his grandmother.

<p>Jonathan Bailey, known for his role as Anthony Bridgerton in the popular Netflix show Bridgerton, has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025. Speaking about the title, the British actor called it 'completely absurd.'&nbsp;</p>

Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive: 'Flattered, just absurd'

<p>After swooning everyone with his soft-boy looks, actor Jonathan Bailey is set to take a break from acting. Best known for winning hearts as Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's Victorian drama Bridgerton, the actor has announced that he will be stepping away from the screen for some time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The shocking announcement from the actor comes after doing back-to-back projects, including Wicked, Jurassic World: Rebirth and others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Jonathan Bailey is taking a break from acting!</h2><p>The well-known British actor is set to spend some time off-camera. In an interview with British GQ, the actor has clarified that he will be working off-camera.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/justin-bieber-drops-swag-part-2-know-how-many-songs-are-part-of-album-1757076714152">Justin Bieber drops Swag Part 2, know how many songs are part of album</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I've been working solidly for about three years now, which has been amazing and mind-blowing,” he said.</p><p><br>The actor has taken a sabbatical from acting to focus on his non-profit organisation, Shameless Fund.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“But with everything happening in the world right now, I'm going to stop acting for a bit next year and just focus on the Shameless Fund," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/watched-alchemy-of-souls-yet-7-k-dramas-of-lee-jae-wook-you-should-check-out-1757081891996">Watched Alchemy of Souls yet? 7 k-dramas of Lee Jae-wook you should check out!</a></p><h2>What is The Shameless Funds?</h2><p>Founded by Bailey, the charity raises funds for non-profit organisations that support the LGBTQ+ community. In the next few months, he will be focusing on his UK-based charity. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Over the next few months, I'll be focusing on staffing and making sure we get all the right people in all the right places,” he continued. “There's this statistic: out of every £100 raised in the U.K., only 1 [penny] goes to the LGBTQ+ community. You really have to dig to find solutions, and I genuinely think The Shameless Fund is exactly that.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Founded in June 2024, the organisation partners with several brands to raise money for several groups. Recently, the actor partnered with an eyewear brand.</p><h2>What about Jonathan Bailey’s acting projects?</h2><p>The British actor was last seen in &nbsp;Jurassic World Rebirth alongside Scarlett Johansson. The next project that the actor will feature in is Wicked: For Good, in which he will play the role of Fiyero Tigelaar. The movie will premiere in November. He will also reprise his role of Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton season 4</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Jonathan Bailey has made a shocking announcement, which would definitely break the hearts of his fans across the world. The British actor has announced that he will be taking a break from acting. 

After swooning everyone with his soft-boy looks, actor Jonathan Bailey is set to take a break from acting. Best known for winning hearts as Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's Victorian drama Bridgerton, the actor has announced that he will be stepping away from the screen for some time. The shocking announcement from the actor comes after doing back-to-back projects, including Wicked, Jurassic World: Rebirth and others. Jonathan Bailey is taking a break from acting! The well-known British actor is set to spend some time off-camera. In an interview with British GQ, the actor has clarified that he will be working off-camera. Also read: Justin Bieber drops Swag Part 2, know how many songs are part of album “I've been working solidly for about three years now, which has been amazing and mind-blowing,” he said. The actor has taken a sabbatical from acting to focus on his non-profit organisation, Shameless Fund. “But with everything happening in the world right now, I'm going to stop acting for a bit next year and just focus on the Shameless Fund," he said. Also read: Watched Alchemy of Souls yet? 7 k-dramas of Lee Jae-wook you should check out! What is The Shameless Funds? Founded by Bailey, the charity raises funds for non-profit organisations that support the LGBTQ+ community. In the next few months, he will be focusing on his UK-based charity. “Over the next few months, I'll be focusing on staffing and making sure we get all the right people in all the right places,” he continued. “There's this statistic: out of every £100 raised in the U.K., only 1 [penny] goes to the LGBTQ+ community. You really have to dig to find solutions, and I genuinely think The Shameless Fund is exactly that.” Founded in June 2024, the organisation partners with several brands to raise money for several groups. Recently, the actor partnered with an eyewear brand. What about Jonathan Bailey’s acting projects? The British actor was last seen in Jurassic World Rebirth alongside Scarlett Johansson. The next project that the actor will feature in is Wicked: For Good, in which he will play the role of Fiyero Tigelaar. The movie will premiere in November. He will also reprise his role of Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton season 4

<p>Jonathan Bailey has made a shocking announcement, which would definitely break the hearts of his fans across the world. The British actor has announced that he will be taking a break from acting.&nbsp;</p>

Jonathan Bailey is taking a break from acting, here's what he will do now

<p>It has been three decades since the first<i> Jurassic Park </i>was released in theatres and created box office records globally. One of the OG films, the sci-fi and thriller film with dinosaurs and humans chasing each other, is still loved to this day. The fourth Jurassic World film and the seventh installment in the overall <i>Jurassic Park</i> franchise is helmed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp.</p><h2>Plot of Jurassic World Rebirth</h2><p>The film begins with a scene in which a few people are working in the laboratory, where it is working on creating mutated dinosaurs. A single wrapper of Snickers leads to a deformed, huge tyrannosaur, which is named Distortus rex, getting loose and wreaking havoc. Following this incident, the people in the facility abandoned the island.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The story is then switched five years after the locust outbreak (due to Biosyn- events in <i>Jurassic World Dominion</i>), the current environment becomes inhospitable for dinosaurs. The creatures are now living in and near the equator due to oxygen, with no involvement of humans on the island. Ex-military operative Zora Bennett (played by Scarlett Johansson) is recruited by Martin Krebs of ParkerGenix, a pharmaceutical company, to collaborate on getting samples of prehistoric specimens to develop a medical drug for humans. Along with Zora Bennett, Dr. Henry Loomis (played by Jonathan Bailey) and team leader Duncan set out on a mission to get the samples.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/10-all-american-movies-to-celebrate-this-fourth-of-july-1751547089932"><strong>10 All-American movies to celebrate this Fourth of July</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The team slowly and steadily gets samples one by one, ie, Mossaurus, Titanosaurus, and Quetzalcoatlus, but not without a few losing their lives during the top-secret mission. The showdown of the film is when they all come face-to-face with the huge dinosaur, which had escaped containment. The nail-biting scenes of humans and dinosaurs chasing each other finally come to an end after they leave via a boat, escaping the dinosaurs. With samples in hand, the team decides to give it to a new company without taking any patents so that it can save humanity at a reasonable cost.</p><h2>Why Jurassic World Rebirth is a must-watch?</h2><p>The 2-hour 13-minute movie of watching magnificent dinosaurs, be it herbivore or carnivore, chasing humans, makes it nostalgic. The film has given a perfect tribute to the Jurassic Park franchise. Many scenes like T-Rex making its entry for a few minutes while chasing a family, or the climax scene of Duncan running with a flame distracting the dinosaur, remind me of <i>Jurassic Park III.&nbsp;</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/scarlett-johansson-s-net-worth-as-jurassic-world-rebirth-hits-theaters-and-how-she-makes-her-money-1751524682419"><strong>Scarlett Johansson’s net worth as 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' hits theaters and how she makes her money</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jurassic World Rebirth reminds me of Steven Spielberg's dino-sized action and delivers roaring thrills. Perfect visuals?- They are perfect. Dinosaurs? Very realistic and sounds. For the VFX effect, kudos to the team. Director Gareth Edwards is responsible for hit films including Monsters, the 2014 film <i>Godzilla</i>, and the 2016 film <i>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</i>. He has tried to make the chasing scenes more intriguing, suspenseful, and thrilling.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jonathan Bailey tried to make his portrayal of doctor connected to the audience by bringing an emotional touch to it. Scarlett Johansson at the other hand left her touch of Black Widow action.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/scarlett-johansson-mahershala-ali-jurassic-world-rebirth-jonathan-bailey-steven-spielberg-wion-exclusive-1751453002424"><strong>Scarlett Johansson, self-confessed fan of Jurassic World franchise, was ready to jump into Hudson river for this reason | WION Exclusive</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PS: Watching it in 4Dx makes it all the more real as the dinosaurs are ready to pounce on you, making your heart skip a beat.</p><h2>Flaws in Jurassic World Rebirth</h2><p>Although the dinosaur chasing scenes in Jurassic World Rebirth are worth watching, the film was dragged beyond 1 hour. The scene of showcasing a family of four surviving in the jungle was a bit extra. Rupert Friend who played the grey role, could have worked more on his part. His portrayal not that terrifying and had a bit of cartoonish touch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jurassic-world-rebirth-trailer-scarlett-johansson-jonathan-bailey-team-up-to-fight-mutant-dinosaurs-1747757406533"><strong>Jurassic World Rebirth trailer: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey team up to fight mutant dinosaurs</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Jurassic World Rebirth </i>also stars Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein, among others. It premiered on June 17 in Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London and was released globally in cinemas on July 4.</p>

Jurassic World Rebirth is helmed by Gareth Edwards and stars Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in lead roles. The sci-fi thriller film was released in cinemas globally on July 4.

It has been three decades since the first Jurassic Park was released in theatres and created box office records globally. One of the OG films, the sci-fi and thriller film with dinosaurs and humans chasing each other, is still loved to this day. The fourth Jurassic World film and the seventh installment in the overall Jurassic Park franchise is helmed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp. Plot of Jurassic World Rebirth The film begins with a scene in which a few people are working in the laboratory, where it is working on creating mutated dinosaurs. A single wrapper of Snickers leads to a deformed, huge tyrannosaur, which is named Distortus rex, getting loose and wreaking havoc. Following this incident, the people in the facility abandoned the island. The story is then switched five years after the locust outbreak (due to Biosyn- events in Jurassic World Dominion), the current environment becomes inhospitable for dinosaurs. The creatures are now living in and near the equator due to oxygen, with no involvement of humans on the island. Ex-military operative Zora Bennett (played by Scarlett Johansson) is recruited by Martin Krebs of ParkerGenix, a pharmaceutical company, to collaborate on getting samples of prehistoric specimens to develop a medical drug for humans. Along with Zora Bennett, Dr. Henry Loomis (played by Jonathan Bailey) and team leader Duncan set out on a mission to get the samples. Also Read: 10 All-American movies to celebrate this Fourth of July The team slowly and steadily gets samples one by one, ie, Mossaurus, Titanosaurus, and Quetzalcoatlus, but not without a few losing their lives during the top-secret mission. The showdown of the film is when they all come face-to-face with the huge dinosaur, which had escaped containment. The nail-biting scenes of humans and dinosaurs chasing each other finally come to an end after they leave via a boat, escaping the dinosaurs. With samples in hand, the team decides to give it to a new company without taking any patents so that it can save humanity at a reasonable cost. Why Jurassic World Rebirth is a must-watch? The 2-hour 13-minute movie of watching magnificent dinosaurs, be it herbivore or carnivore, chasing humans, makes it nostalgic. The film has given a perfect tribute to the Jurassic Park franchise. Many scenes like T-Rex making its entry for a few minutes while chasing a family, or the climax scene of Duncan running with a flame distracting the dinosaur, remind me of Jurassic Park III. Also Read: Scarlett Johansson’s net worth as 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' hits theaters and how she makes her money Jurassic World Rebirth reminds me of Steven Spielberg's dino-sized action and delivers roaring thrills. Perfect visuals?- They are perfect. Dinosaurs? Very realistic and sounds. For the VFX effect, kudos to the team. Director Gareth Edwards is responsible for hit films including Monsters, the 2014 film Godzilla, and the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. He has tried to make the chasing scenes more intriguing, suspenseful, and thrilling. Jonathan Bailey tried to make his portrayal of doctor connected to the audience by bringing an emotional touch to it. Scarlett Johansson at the other hand left her touch of Black Widow action. Also Read: Scarlett Johansson, self-confessed fan of Jurassic World franchise, was ready to jump into Hudson river for this reason | WION Exclusive PS: Watching it in 4Dx makes it all the more real as the dinosaurs are ready to pounce on you, making your heart skip a beat. Flaws in Jurassic World Rebirth Although the dinosaur chasing scenes in Jurassic World Rebirth are worth watching, the film was dragged beyond 1 hour. The scene of showcasing a family of four surviving in the jungle was a bit extra. Rupert Friend who played the grey role, could have worked more on his part. His portrayal not that terrifying and had a bit of cartoonish touch. Also Read: Jurassic World Rebirth trailer: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey team up to fight mutant dinosaurs Jurassic World Rebirth also stars Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein, among others. It premiered on June 17 in Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London and was released globally in cinemas on July 4.

<p>Jurassic World Rebirth is helmed by Gareth Edwards and stars Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in lead roles. The sci-fi thriller film was released in cinemas globally on July 4.</p>

Jurassic World Rebirth review: Three Decades of roar and survival! Jonathan Bailey-Scarlett Johansson's film is perfect blend of thrill and action

<p>The fans are eagerly waiting for another chapter of Netflix's much-loved show<em> Bridgerton.</em> The fourth season of the Regency-era&nbsp;show will focus on Benedict Bridgerton and his love story with Sophie Baek.</p>

<p>A lot of updates have been coming in about the forthcoming season. Amidst this, Jonathan Bailey has also confirmed his&nbsp;return&nbsp;in season 4. Bailey plays the role of Viscount Anthony Bridgerton.</p>

<p>During an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the actor revealed that he will reprise the role of Benedict's elder brother in the Shonda Rhimes show.</p>

<p>Speaking on the show, the actor said that he will be “reuniting with the family next week.”&nbsp; Replying to the host, who jokingly added that it might never get boring to play the same role,&nbsp;the actor referenced how the show shifts its focus to new characters every season.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bridgerton-season-4-casts-katie-leung-as-the-antagonist-where-have-we-seen-her-before-759883">Bridgerton Season 4 casts Katie Leung as the antagonist. Where have we seen her before?</a></p>

<p>“It changes every year, you know, every two years,” he said before adding, “What an amazing thing to be a part of.”</p>

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<p><em>Bridgerton</em> season 2 focused on Anthony's love story with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). They both reprised their roles in season three, led by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton.</p>

<p>Season 4 is going to focus on Anthony's onscreen brother, Luke Thompson and his love story with Yerin Ha. Talking about the same, he said, “There’s going to be lots of space for new people to come in and Luke and Yerin are gonna be great, so I’ll always pop back and say hello.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nicole-kidman-to-receive-international-star-award-776652">Nicole Kidman to receive International Star Award</a></p>

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<p>The fourth season will be based on Julia Quinn's book ''An Offer from a Gentleman'' and will follow Benedict's love story.</p>

<p>As per THR, the logline of season four says, “turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down.” However, when he meets a mysterious Lady in Silver at Violet Bridgerton’s (Ruth Gemmell) masquerade ball, that all changes — and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Colin couldn’t be prouder.''</p>


The fans are eagerly waiting for another chapter of Netflix's much-loved show Bridgerton. The fourth season of the Regency-era show will focus on Benedict Bridgerton and his love story with Sophie Baek.

The fans are eagerly waiting for another chapter of Netflix's much-loved show Bridgerton. The fourth season of the Regency-era show will focus on Benedict Bridgerton and his love story with Sophie Baek. A lot of updates have been coming in about the forthcoming season. Amidst this, Jonathan Bailey has also confirmed his return in season 4. Bailey plays the role of Viscount Anthony Bridgerton. During an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the actor revealed that he will reprise the role of Benedict's elder brother in the Shonda Rhimes show. Speaking on the show, the actor said that he will be “reuniting with the family next week.” Replying to the host, who jokingly added that it might never get boring to play the same role, the actor referenced how the show shifts its focus to new characters every season. Also read: Bridgerton Season 4 casts Katie Leung as the antagonist. Where have we seen her before? “It changes every year, you know, every two years,” he said before adding, “What an amazing thing to be a part of.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bridgerton (@bridgertonnetflix) × Bridgerton season 2 focused on Anthony's love story with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). They both reprised their roles in season three, led by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton. Season 4 is going to focus on Anthony's onscreen brother, Luke Thompson and his love story with Yerin Ha. Talking about the same, he said, “There’s going to be lots of space for new people to come in and Luke and Yerin are gonna be great, so I’ll always pop back and say hello.” Also read:Nicole Kidman to receive International Star Award View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bridgerton (@bridgertonnetflix) × The fourth season will be based on Julia Quinn's book ''An Offer from a Gentleman'' and will follow Benedict's love story. As per THR, the logline of season four says, “turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down.” However, when he meets a mysterious Lady in Silver at Violet Bridgerton’s (Ruth Gemmell) masquerade ball, that all changes — and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Colin couldn’t be prouder.''

Jonathan Bailey confirms his return as Viscount Anthony in Bridgerton season 4

<p>Jonathan Bailey, whose role in the series 'Bridgerton' has earned him a large fan base, will reprise his role in another period drama titled ‘Fellow Travelers’. The series, as per The Hollywood Reporter, is a limited series set in 1950s Washington, D.C. that will also star Matt Bomer and Allison Williams.</p>

<p>Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, the series is a part love story, a part political thriller that will track the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington: Hawkins Fuller (Bomer), a charismatic political operative who avoids emotional entanglements—until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), an earnest Fordham University graduate brimming with idealism and religious faith.</p>

<p>Williams, of ‘Girls’ and ‘Get Out’ is playing Lucy Smith, the daughter of a senator who has known Hawkins since they were teenagers. They start dating just as Roy Cohn and Joseph McCarthy proclaim war on "subversives and sexual deviants," ushering in one of the darkest eras in American history during the 20th century. Over the course of four decades, Hawk and Tim encounter one another during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s, and the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s while overcoming challenges in both their personal and professional lives.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-julia-quin-shonda-rhimes-bridgerton-prequel-novel-about-queen-charlotte-to-coincide-with-series-premiere-495434">Julia Quin, Shonda Rhimes' 'Bridgerton' prequel novel about Queen Charlotte to coincide with series premiere</a></p>

<p>‘Fellow Travelers’ will begin production later this month in Toronto. Bailey is a writer whose other notable works include ‘Chewing Gum’, ‘Broadchurch’, and ‘Crashing’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The limited series will consist of 8 episodes. Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner, who wrote ‘Philadelphia’ is adapting the book and will be serving as executive producer for the show along with Daniel Minahan, who will direct the first two episodes. Fremantle and Showtime are co-producing the series.&nbsp;<br />
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Jonathan Bailey, whose role in the series 'Bridgerton' has earned him a large fan base, will reprise his role in another period drama titled ‘Fellow Travelers’. The series, as per The Hollywood Reporter, is a limited series set in 1950s Washington, D.

Jonathan Bailey, whose role in the series 'Bridgerton' has earned him a large fan base, will reprise his role in another period drama titled ‘Fellow Travelers’. The series, as per The Hollywood Reporter, is a limited series set in 1950s Washington, D.C. that will also star Matt Bomer and Allison Williams. Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, the series is a part love story, a part political thriller that will track the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington: Hawkins Fuller (Bomer), a charismatic political operative who avoids emotional entanglements—until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), an earnest Fordham University graduate brimming with idealism and religious faith. Williams, of ‘Girls’ and ‘Get Out’ is playing Lucy Smith, the daughter of a senator who has known Hawkins since they were teenagers. They start dating just as Roy Cohn and Joseph McCarthy proclaim war on "subversives and sexual deviants," ushering in one of the darkest eras in American history during the 20th century. Over the course of four decades, Hawk and Tim encounter one another during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s, and the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s while overcoming challenges in both their personal and professional lives. Also Read: Julia Quin, Shonda Rhimes' 'Bridgerton' prequel novel about Queen Charlotte to coincide with series premiere ‘Fellow Travelers’ will begin production later this month in Toronto. Bailey is a writer whose other notable works include ‘Chewing Gum’, ‘Broadchurch’, and ‘Crashing’. The limited series will consist of 8 episodes. Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner, who wrote ‘Philadelphia’ is adapting the book and will be serving as executive producer for the show along with Daniel Minahan, who will direct the first two episodes. Fremantle and Showtime are co-producing the series.

'Bridgerton' star Jonathan Bailey bags another period-drama ‘Fellow Travelers’ opposite Matt Bomer 

<p>The Duke is back in the ton! After a no-show in the second season of 'Bridgerton', it has been reported that actor Regé-Jean Page might just be returning to the popular series in the third season as Duke of Hastings.&nbsp;Regé-Jean Page was the leader of the first season of 'Bridgerton' and had attained superstardom playing the Duke who marries the Daphne Bridgerton in the first season, played by Phoebe Dynevor. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second season, the story focussed on the eldest Bridgerton sibling Anthony and his love story with Kate Sharma. While Phoebe Dynevor did appear in the second season, Regé-Jean Page had opted out much to the dismay of his fans.&nbsp;<br />
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Now, as the third season has been announced by Netflix, reports state that the actor is in talks with the makers to return to play the much-loved character. '<br />
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Page himself had declined to be a part of the second season. “It’s a one-season arc. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end – give us a year,” Page told Variety on why he left. “(I thought) ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on."<br />
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The actor, though, always kept the scope for a cameo in future seasons. According to a report in the Sun, the British actor is in talks to return to Bridgerton. A source states, "Regé-Jean was always very open about his intention to quit the show after the first season and to move on to other projects. But recently there has been a dialogue between him and the show’s bosses. Nothing has been formally agreed yet, but watch this space."<br />
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One thing, though is clear. If Page does return, his character would not be in focus but only in a supporting role as the third season will focus on Colin and Penelope's love story. Meanwhile, Season 2 leads, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey have confirmed their presence in the new season.</p>


The Duke is back in the ton! After a no-show in the second season of 'Bridgerton', it has been reported that actor Regé-Jean Page might just be returning to the popular series in the third season as Duke of Hastings.

The Duke is back in the ton! After a no-show in the second season of 'Bridgerton', it has been reported that actor Regé-Jean Page might just be returning to the popular series in the third season as Duke of Hastings. Regé-Jean Page was the leader of the first season of 'Bridgerton' and had attained superstardom playing the Duke who marries the Daphne Bridgerton in the first season, played by Phoebe Dynevor. In the second season, the story focussed on the eldest Bridgerton sibling Anthony and his love story with Kate Sharma. While Phoebe Dynevor did appear in the second season, Regé-Jean Page had opted out much to the dismay of his fans. Now, as the third season has been announced by Netflix, reports state that the actor is in talks with the makers to return to play the much-loved character. ' Page himself had declined to be a part of the second season. “It’s a one-season arc. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end – give us a year,” Page told Variety on why he left. “(I thought) ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on." The actor, though, always kept the scope for a cameo in future seasons. According to a report in the Sun, the British actor is in talks to return to Bridgerton. A source states, "Regé-Jean was always very open about his intention to quit the show after the first season and to move on to other projects. But recently there has been a dialogue between him and the show’s bosses. Nothing has been formally agreed yet, but watch this space." One thing, though is clear. If Page does return, his character would not be in focus but only in a supporting role as the third season will focus on Colin and Penelope's love story. Meanwhile, Season 2 leads, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey have confirmed their presence in the new season.

Duke's back? Regé-Jean Page is in talks to return in the third season of 'Bridgerton'

<p>Jonathan Bailey has been thinking a lot about Tupperware. Not necessarily around its ability to hold food — although recently, that function has served the actor well as he has moved from production to production — but more how he has also been squishing different elements of his life into what feel like small, slightly misshapen boxes.</p>

<p>Compartmentalizing such as this is “not the most comfortable thing to do, especially coming out of a pandemic,” Bailey, 33, said in a recent interview. But to survive, he added, it has become necessary.</p>

<p>This necessity has emerged as Bailey fast becomes one of the breakout stars of “Bridgerton,” Netflix’s hugely popular romantic period drama. The show blends mildly subversive traits — female characters have intellectual conversations and orgasms, and its cast includes people of color — with torrid love affairs. The recently released second season focuses on Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton as he searches for a wife, and then meets his match in Kate (played by Simone Ashley). Netflix says it has broken viewing records, and Anthony Bridgerton fan pages now litter the internet.</p>

<p>Bailey, however, isn’t basking in the sudden acceleration of his fame. Instead, he is following the advice given to him at 23, he said, by theater director Nicholas Hytner: Always keep working. Currently, that means putting himself at the mercy of a London West End audience almost every night of the week: He is starring in “Cock,” a Mike Bartlett play exploring sexual orientation and identity through the story of a doomed romance between two men — one of whom falls in love with a woman.</p>

<p>In recent weeks, while promoting “Bridgerton” during the day, Bailey was onstage most nights. The stress of doing both “overwhelm each other and cancel each other out, in a way,” he said.</p>

<p>The production of “Cock” has also been plagued with difficulties: Taron Egerton, the other star in the show’s billing, fainted onstage, contracted COVID-19 and then dropped out of the production altogether, citing “personal reasons.” Most recently, Jade Anouka, Bailey’s other co-star, also tested positive for the coronavirus, which means Bailey has been performing with two understudies.</p>

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<p>Throughout it all, Bailey has persevered. In a recent performance, he moved with the solid grace of a dancer and deftly handled a drunken heckler who took issue with a monologue about whether sexual orientation was genetic. After taking a beat, Bailey looked directly toward the audience and delivered his next line as if to the heckler.</p>

<p>“It’s thrilling when an audience feels that they can respond as actually they want to, because it means that something animal is happening,” Bailey said of the incident.</p>

<p>The theater is Bailey’s acting home, and he credits the “alchemy” of “Bridgerton” as being partly thanks to so many of the actors — including Adjoa Andoh, Luke Thompson and Ruth Gemmell — having backgrounds in the theater.</p>

<p>Growing up in Wallingford, a prosperous town between London and Oxford, Bailey described himself as a “creative and expressive child” who was passionate about ballet and knew he wanted to be an actor from a young age.</p>

<p>He was cast in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of “A Christmas Carol” when he was 8, having been scouted in a local drama class. From there, Bailey describes his as a “slow career”: By 15, he had appeared in his first major feature film, “Five Children and It,” and was signed to an agency. At 23, he performed in “Othello” at the National Theater in London, and finally felt sure he could make a go of acting. And by 25, he was making a name for himself in Britain as one of the leads in the hit crime show “Broadchurch.”</p>

<p>Marianne Elliott, Bailey’s director in “Cock,” describes him as a daring performer. “He’s the nicest person you could ever hope to meet,” she said. “But when he acts, he can have an edge, which can feel dangerous in a great way. An unpredictability.” The pair first worked together on a gender-swapped production of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company,” which won Bailey an Olivier award in 2019.</p>

<p>The younger male actors playing Anthony’s brothers may well lead their own “Bridgerton” seasons in the future, and so Bailey wrote them a guide that could be called “How to Survive Falling in Love in Front of 82 Million Households,” he said over email. It’s designed to help them “maintain a sense of sanity and balance” on set, he said, and covered the practicalities of working with the crew and who to talk to if they felt like things weren’t running smoothly.</p>

<p>Asked if he sees himself as a mentor, Bailey demurred. “Whichever Bridgerton sibling it is, I’m having conversations that hopefully just make them feel more solid and prepared,” he said, still sounding very like a mentor.</p>

<p>Nicki van Gelder, who has been Bailey’s agent since he was 15, laughed when told about this reticence. Bailey, she said, has a “generosity toward other actors,” and is a particularly important role model for some of the less-established actors on her books, Van Gelder said, for not hiding his sexuality. “I think that definitely will have helped younger actors who are not sure” about publicly coming out, she said. “I have a couple of younger actors that I’ve discussed it with. They said, ‘Jonny is out, is it OK?’ And I said, ‘Absolutely.’”</p>

<p>In his Olivier acceptance speech, Bailey spoke passionately about the importance of LGBT representation. “If I can fill spaces that I didn’t have growing up, then I feel like that’s a really brilliant thing,” he said.</p>

<p>Diversity is important to Bailey. “If you are innately someone who’s outside of society — I can’t obviously speak on race, but in terms of sexuality and queerness — you have that access to empathy,” he said. “And what comes with empathy is playfulness, because then you can see where the other person’s coming from, and you can feel safe to find the joy within that.”</p>

<p>“I’ll take playfulness,” he added.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Jonathan Bailey has been thinking a lot about Tupperware. Not necessarily around its ability to hold food — although recently, that function has served the actor well as he has moved from production to production — but more how he has also been squishing different elements of his life into what feel like small, slightly misshapen boxes.

Jonathan Bailey has been thinking a lot about Tupperware. Not necessarily around its ability to hold food — although recently, that function has served the actor well as he has moved from production to production — but more how he has also been squishing different elements of his life into what feel like small, slightly misshapen boxes. Compartmentalizing such as this is “not the most comfortable thing to do, especially coming out of a pandemic,” Bailey, 33, said in a recent interview. But to survive, he added, it has become necessary. This necessity has emerged as Bailey fast becomes one of the breakout stars of “Bridgerton,” Netflix’s hugely popular romantic period drama. The show blends mildly subversive traits — female characters have intellectual conversations and orgasms, and its cast includes people of color — with torrid love affairs. The recently released second season focuses on Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton as he searches for a wife, and then meets his match in Kate (played by Simone Ashley). Netflix says it has broken viewing records, and Anthony Bridgerton fan pages now litter the internet. Bailey, however, isn’t basking in the sudden acceleration of his fame. Instead, he is following the advice given to him at 23, he said, by theater director Nicholas Hytner: Always keep working. Currently, that means putting himself at the mercy of a London West End audience almost every night of the week: He is starring in “Cock,” a Mike Bartlett play exploring sexual orientation and identity through the story of a doomed romance between two men — one of whom falls in love with a woman. In recent weeks, while promoting “Bridgerton” during the day, Bailey was onstage most nights. The stress of doing both “overwhelm each other and cancel each other out, in a way,” he said. The production of “Cock” has also been plagued with difficulties: Taron Egerton, the other star in the show’s billing, fainted onstage, contracted COVID-19 and then dropped out of the production altogether, citing “personal reasons.” Most recently, Jade Anouka, Bailey’s other co-star, also tested positive for the coronavirus, which means Bailey has been performing with two understudies. Throughout it all, Bailey has persevered. In a recent performance, he moved with the solid grace of a dancer and deftly handled a drunken heckler who took issue with a monologue about whether sexual orientation was genetic. After taking a beat, Bailey looked directly toward the audience and delivered his next line as if to the heckler. “It’s thrilling when an audience feels that they can respond as actually they want to, because it means that something animal is happening,” Bailey said of the incident. The theater is Bailey’s acting home, and he credits the “alchemy” of “Bridgerton” as being partly thanks to so many of the actors — including Adjoa Andoh, Luke Thompson and Ruth Gemmell — having backgrounds in the theater. Growing up in Wallingford, a prosperous town between London and Oxford, Bailey described himself as a “creative and expressive child” who was passionate about ballet and knew he wanted to be an actor from a young age. He was cast in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of “A Christmas Carol” when he was 8, having been scouted in a local drama class. From there, Bailey describes his as a “slow career”: By 15, he had appeared in his first major feature film, “Five Children and It,” and was signed to an agency. At 23, he performed in “Othello” at the National Theater in London, and finally felt sure he could make a go of acting. And by 25, he was making a name for himself in Britain as one of the leads in the hit crime show “Broadchurch.” Marianne Elliott, Bailey’s director in “Cock,” describes him as a daring performer. “He’s the nicest person you could ever hope to meet,” she said. “But when he acts, he can have an edge, which can feel dangerous in a great way. An unpredictability.” The pair first worked together on a gender-swapped production of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company,” which won Bailey an Olivier award in 2019. The younger male actors playing Anthony’s brothers may well lead their own “Bridgerton” seasons in the future, and so Bailey wrote them a guide that could be called “How to Survive Falling in Love in Front of 82 Million Households,” he said over email. It’s designed to help them “maintain a sense of sanity and balance” on set, he said, and covered the practicalities of working with the crew and who to talk to if they felt like things weren’t running smoothly. Asked if he sees himself as a mentor, Bailey demurred. “Whichever Bridgerton sibling it is, I’m having conversations that hopefully just make them feel more solid and prepared,” he said, still sounding very like a mentor. Nicki van Gelder, who has been Bailey’s agent since he was 15, laughed when told about this reticence. Bailey, she said, has a “generosity toward other actors,” and is a particularly important role model for some of the less-established actors on her books, Van Gelder said, for not hiding his sexuality. “I think that definitely will have helped younger actors who are not sure” about publicly coming out, she said. “I have a couple of younger actors that I’ve discussed it with. They said, ‘Jonny is out, is it OK?’ And I said, ‘Absolutely.’” In his Olivier acceptance speech, Bailey spoke passionately about the importance of LGBT representation. “If I can fill spaces that I didn’t have growing up, then I feel like that’s a really brilliant thing,” he said. Diversity is important to Bailey. “If you are innately someone who’s outside of society — I can’t obviously speak on race, but in terms of sexuality and queerness — you have that access to empathy,” he said. “And what comes with empathy is playfulness, because then you can see where the other person’s coming from, and you can feel safe to find the joy within that.” “I’ll take playfulness,” he added.

Jonathan Bailey is keeping busy after the success of second season of 'Bridgerton'

<p>The second season of 'Bridgerton' is finally out and fans have drooled enough over the smouldering chemistry between its lead couple Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>*This story has spoilers</strong><br />
<br />
While the season does end on a positive note with Anthony and Kate finally getting together after endless arguments and clashes, fans have been wondering why the makers never showed a wedding ceremony for the two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hit Netflix period drama premiered its second season last month and chose to skip Anthony and Kate's wedding and instead showed the couple after their honeymoon.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Now, the director of 'Bridgerton' Cheryl Dunye has explained the decision only one (failed) nuptials on-screen which featured Anthony and Edwina.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"There was a big wedding before," Dunye said, referencing the would-be wedding between Anthony and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), Kate's younger sister. She said the Bridgerton writers chose to only include one wedding in season 2.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
"Two weddings in a show that was that spectacular, one could not do after the other," Dunye told Insider. She also mentioned that she was not directly involved in the decision to exclude Kate and Anthony's wedding.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"I was just like, 'Yeah, you're going to make the other wedding look paltry if this wedding was bigger,' " she added.<br />
While the first season featuring, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) had a lot of sex scenes, the second season concentrated more on clashes between its lead pair played by Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Ashley, though recently opened up to PEOPLE &nbsp;about how she felt secure going into her sex scenes with Bailey.<br />
"I was very confident. I felt very safe. I felt very protected," Ashley said of the environment on set. "I was very excited to be doing these scenes where we can show a dark-skinned woman and her body and not be so taboo about it.<br />
Especially a dark-skinned Indian woman where maybe they're represented in a conservative way sometimes."<br />
Both seasons of 'Bridgerton' are streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>


The second season of 'Bridgerton' is finally out and fans have drooled enough over the smouldering chemistry between its lead couple Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma.

The second season of 'Bridgerton' is finally out and fans have drooled enough over the smouldering chemistry between its lead couple Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma. *This story has spoilers While the season does end on a positive note with Anthony and Kate finally getting together after endless arguments and clashes, fans have been wondering why the makers never showed a wedding ceremony for the two. The hit Netflix period drama premiered its second season last month and chose to skip Anthony and Kate's wedding and instead showed the couple after their honeymoon. Now, the director of 'Bridgerton' Cheryl Dunye has explained the decision only one (failed) nuptials on-screen which featured Anthony and Edwina. "There was a big wedding before," Dunye said, referencing the would-be wedding between Anthony and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), Kate's younger sister. She said the Bridgerton writers chose to only include one wedding in season 2. "Two weddings in a show that was that spectacular, one could not do after the other," Dunye told Insider. She also mentioned that she was not directly involved in the decision to exclude Kate and Anthony's wedding. "I was just like, 'Yeah, you're going to make the other wedding look paltry if this wedding was bigger,' " she added. While the first season featuring, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) had a lot of sex scenes, the second season concentrated more on clashes between its lead pair played by Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey. Ashley, though recently opened up to PEOPLE about how she felt secure going into her sex scenes with Bailey. "I was very confident. I felt very safe. I felt very protected," Ashley said of the environment on set. "I was very excited to be doing these scenes where we can show a dark-skinned woman and her body and not be so taboo about it. Especially a dark-skinned Indian woman where maybe they're represented in a conservative way sometimes." Both seasons of 'Bridgerton' are streaming on Netflix.

'Bridgerton' Season 2 director explains why Anthony and Kate's wedding was not shown

<p>If you have watched 'Bridgerton' season 2 and fell in love with Miss Kate Sharma, there is good news. Actress Simone Ashley, who plays the character in the second season, has confirmed that the Viscount and the Viscountess Bridgerton- Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Ashley) will be back in season 3 of Bridgerton.<br />
<br />
"We're going to be back! Kate and Anthony are just getting started," Ashley told Deadline.<br />
<br />
"We have the amazing Jess Brownell who is taking the lead as showrunner in Season 3. In Season 2, there was a lot of push and pull between Kate and Anthony, there were complications with the family, and then they find each other towards the end. I think everything is just starting. I'd like to see Kate just let go a bit more and play more in Season 3 and kind of swim in that circle of love together. I think they both deserve it," she added.<br />
<br />
Even though viewers are all about the intense love connection between Kate and Anthony, Ashley promises the Viscountess will thrive on her own." She's in charge of the household now and she`s got big boots to put on. I think she can do it," she said excitedly.<br />
<br />
She added, "I want to keep that softness and vulnerability to Kate, for sure, and she can share that with Anthony. I'm just excited for her to have a home and to have a family. I'm excited to see her grow. I think I`d like to see Kate being much braver and less headstrong and more heart strong."<br />
<br />
Ashley admitted that she is proud of how Season 2 panned out and had a multilayered story and focussed more on strong women characters, family values and of course love.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
While on the surface it may seem that Kate and her sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) are competing for Anthony, Ashley said, "It's more like three love stories are going on at once."<br />
<br />
"It`s very evident that Kate is just trying to protect her sister and if anything, she's actually being dishonest with herself, therefore being dishonest with her family. She's not afraid to own the fact that she has feelings about disappointing her family, to have that confrontation to let her family down because she's put them first her whole life. I think a lot of women can relate to that. And I think it`s so brave of her to actually let that go and eventually after the mistake she makes to come forward. It was also very brave of her sister Edwina to come back together and set each other free," Ashley said.<br />
<br />
Both the seasons of 'Bridgerton' are streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With agency inputs)</em></p>


If you have watched 'Bridgerton' season 2 and fell in love with Miss Kate Sharma, there is good news. Actress Simone Ashley, who plays the character in the second season, has confirmed that the Viscount and the Viscountess Bridgerton- Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Ashley) will be back in season 3 of Bridgerton.

If you have watched 'Bridgerton' season 2 and fell in love with Miss Kate Sharma, there is good news. Actress Simone Ashley, who plays the character in the second season, has confirmed that the Viscount and the Viscountess Bridgerton- Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Ashley) will be back in season 3 of Bridgerton. "We're going to be back! Kate and Anthony are just getting started," Ashley told Deadline. "We have the amazing Jess Brownell who is taking the lead as showrunner in Season 3. In Season 2, there was a lot of push and pull between Kate and Anthony, there were complications with the family, and then they find each other towards the end. I think everything is just starting. I'd like to see Kate just let go a bit more and play more in Season 3 and kind of swim in that circle of love together. I think they both deserve it," she added. Even though viewers are all about the intense love connection between Kate and Anthony, Ashley promises the Viscountess will thrive on her own." She's in charge of the household now and she`s got big boots to put on. I think she can do it," she said excitedly. She added, "I want to keep that softness and vulnerability to Kate, for sure, and she can share that with Anthony. I'm just excited for her to have a home and to have a family. I'm excited to see her grow. I think I`d like to see Kate being much braver and less headstrong and more heart strong." Ashley admitted that she is proud of how Season 2 panned out and had a multilayered story and focussed more on strong women characters, family values and of course love. While on the surface it may seem that Kate and her sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) are competing for Anthony, Ashley said, "It's more like three love stories are going on at once." "It`s very evident that Kate is just trying to protect her sister and if anything, she's actually being dishonest with herself, therefore being dishonest with her family. She's not afraid to own the fact that she has feelings about disappointing her family, to have that confrontation to let her family down because she's put them first her whole life. I think a lot of women can relate to that. And I think it`s so brave of her to actually let that go and eventually after the mistake she makes to come forward. It was also very brave of her sister Edwina to come back together and set each other free," Ashley said. Both the seasons of 'Bridgerton' are streaming on Netflix. (With agency inputs)

Confirmed! Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey to return in 'Bridgerton' season 3

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