<p>Rege-Jean Page, the breakout star of period romance<em> Bridgerton,</em> says fans rooting for him as the new James Bond is like a "merit badge".</p>.<p>The actor, whose turn as Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings in the Netflix series has made him a global heartthrob, opened up about rumours on becoming the new 007, replacing British star Daniel Craig, in the latest episode of <em>The Tonight's Show starring Jimmy Fallon</em>.</p>.<p>"If you’re a Brit and you do something of any regard that people renown well, people are going to start saying the ‘B word'," Page said.</p>.<p>"I'm very, very glad to have the badge. I'm glad to be in such wonderful company of people who have the badge. But it's a badge," he added.</p>.<p><em>Bridgerton </em>is based on Julia Quinn's bestselling novels and is produced by media mogul Shonda Rhimes, known for shows like <em>Grey''s Anatomy </em>and<em> Scandal.</em></p>.<p>Set in the competitive world of Regency London high society during the season, when debutantes are presented at court, <em>Bridgerton </em>premiered on December 25 on Netflix.</p>.<p>The first season revolves around the romance and marriage between the eldest Bridgerton daughter, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.</p>
<p>Rege-Jean Page, the breakout star of period romance<em> Bridgerton,</em> says fans rooting for him as the new James Bond is like a "merit badge".</p>.<p>The actor, whose turn as Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings in the Netflix series has made him a global heartthrob, opened up about rumours on becoming the new 007, replacing British star Daniel Craig, in the latest episode of <em>The Tonight's Show starring Jimmy Fallon</em>.</p>.<p>"If you’re a Brit and you do something of any regard that people renown well, people are going to start saying the ‘B word'," Page said.</p>.<p>"I'm very, very glad to have the badge. I'm glad to be in such wonderful company of people who have the badge. But it's a badge," he added.</p>.<p><em>Bridgerton </em>is based on Julia Quinn's bestselling novels and is produced by media mogul Shonda Rhimes, known for shows like <em>Grey''s Anatomy </em>and<em> Scandal.</em></p>.<p>Set in the competitive world of Regency London high society during the season, when debutantes are presented at court, <em>Bridgerton </em>premiered on December 25 on Netflix.</p>.<p>The first season revolves around the romance and marriage between the eldest Bridgerton daughter, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.</p>