Regé-Jean Page on Roots Prior to taking on the role of broody Simon, Regé-Jean Page had done some historical shows before, but in a very different context. He's best known for playing Chicken George on the 2016 remake of Roots. Bridgerton also represents a mini reunion for Page: he previously worked on another Shonda Rhimes-produced show, the legal drama For the People. Image Source: Everett Collection