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Bridgerton and its wealth of racy sex scenes is the new Netflix hit which has captured the attention of viewers.
Those tuning in to the period drama may well expect something akin to Downton Abbey, but it couldn’t be a further cry way with the lead actress schooled in the art of self-pleasure by a man she’s dating
And it turns out the show is very popular indeed, with the series holding a 93 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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If you’ve been tuning in then we would’t be half surprised if you’ve also been typing Regé-Jean Page into every search engine possible.
The lead actor plays the role of Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, and the dapper chap has caught the attention of many with his charm and good looks.
And Bridgerton isn’t the 31 year old star’s first acting gig, as he’s also starred in Fresh Meat, For The People and Casualty.
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Perhaps even more noticeably, Regé-Jean was in hit BBC drama Waterloo Road, playing the part of young and newly qualified graphics and product design teacher Guy Braxton.
The star popped up in the 10th and final series of the show, and he starred from October 2014 until March 2015.
Guy Braxton slept some nights at the school after getting himself into a tricky situation financially, and he was portrayed as a talented teacher with a lack of organisation.
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Fans also picked up on the fact that Regé-Jean was in Harry Potter!
Yes albeit a small role, the Bridgerton actor starred in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows if his Wikipedia page is anything to go by.
The star popped up as an extra in the 2011 film and played an unnamed role, and the news sent fans into a frenzy, with one writing: “REGÉ-JEAN PAGE AKA THE DUKE OF HASTINGS AKA SIMON BASSET IS IN HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS.”
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Another penned: “He can be seen at the wedding next to Hermione when Kingsley sends his Patronus,” and they’re not wrong, a shot of Regé-Jean sees him stood next to lead actress Hermione in one clip.
And following on from his Bridgerton success it seems people are keen for the star to take on an even bigger role in his next TV appearance – the role of 007!
Fans have jumped on to Twitter to say how perfect Regé-Jean would be for the role, with one writing: “If @regejean isn't the next James Bond I'm going to cry #JamesBond #regejeanpage."
Another added: “Ok I'm calling it: Regé-Jean Page as the new #JamesBond Because, well, just watch #Bridgerton and tell me I'm wrong. *fans self*"
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