Overview
- At Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood event on March 14, Page sidestepped repeated questions about reprising the Duke of Hastings.
- He replied, “I’m not on the internet,” said he would “take your word for it” about fan demand, and ended the exchange with “Thank you very much.”
- Fan speculation has intensified based on his recent Instagram follows of several cast members, but no comeback has been confirmed.
- Showrunner Jess Brownell has rejected recasting and says former leads would return only for substantive storylines, likely in later seasons.
- Brownell told People she has not spoken with Page and that any ideas remain exploratory, with no official talks or announcement.