A first name that brings luck. From Simon Bassett Duke of Hastings to Simon Templar, emblematic hero of the adventure saga
The Saint
, Regé-Jean Page will not be disoriented. The revelation of the costumed series
The Chronicle of the Bridgertons
, which has broken the hearts of millions of fans by revealing it will only be returning for a second season to Shonda Rhimes' London of Regency, continues its ascent. The 31-year-old Briton has been chosen to succeed Roger Moore and Val Kilmer in the costumes and disguises of Simon Templar. He will also be present behind the camera as a producer. This commitment adds a new franchise to its arc: Regé-Jean Page has also signed to participate in the adaptation of the role-
playing
game
Dungeons and Dragons
.
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The arrival of the actor gives impetus to this new iteration on the big screen of the vigilante and modern Robin Hood, born in the novels of Leslie Charteris (1907-1993).
Developed by Paramount for several years, the film was until now in the hands of Dexter Fletcher (
Bohemian Rhapsody
and
Rocketman
).
For a while, it was Chris Pine, the hero of
Star Trek
who was to take on the role of Templar.
The script for this version was entrusted to playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah. No details on the plot have filtered out yet. The subject of several films, including one with Jean Marais in the skin of the gentleman righter of wrongs,
The Saint
has especially made the heyday of the English television channel ITV. Roger Moore assured six seasons of the series between 1962 and 69 before returning for a short resurrection between 78 and 79. A first remake was attempted on the big screen in 1997 with Val Kilmer in the title role.
