Rege-Jean Page discusses the reaction he got from Bridgerton Before his career skyrocketed with Bridgerton, British actor Regé-Jean Page appeared in a short-lived ABC legal drama, and he looks nearly unrecognisable. The 2018 show called For the People was produced by Shondaland and ran for two seasons before being cancelled. Despite its short run, it had its highlights, including 'Novocaine for the Soul' by Eels as its opening theme and a star-studded cast featuring Hope Davis from Your Honour, Jasmine Savoy Brown from The Leftovers, Wesam Keesh from Echo, and Ben Shenkman from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The series followed a group of young attorneys in New York's Federal Court as they navigated high-stakes cases on both sides of the courtroom. Page played a young lawyer named Leonard Knox. "In the Southern District of New York's Federal Court, a group of young attorneys navigate high-stakes cases as both defence and prosecution.
Balancing personal and professional challenges, these lawyers strive for justice while contending with the complexities of the legal system and their evolving relationships," the synopsis reads. Page's character, Leonard, was an ambitious and sharp assistant U.S attorney who wasn't afraid to use his mother's connections or wealth to get ahead.
For the People ran for two seasons between 2018 and 2019 (Image: Rex) While For the People didn't catapult Page to stardom, it did introduce him to international audiences and Shonda Rhimes at Shondaland, who late.