Bridgerton’sRege-Jean Pageis headed back to the 19th century.

The Count of Monte Cristowill be his first leading role in a feature film.

What Is ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ About?

Simon looking intently while at a library in Bridgerton.

Image via Netflix

Dantes escapes, claims the treasure, and reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo.

He returns to France years later to enact his terrible revenge on his betrayers.

A variety of leading men, fromRobert DonattoRichard ChamberlaintoJim Caviezelhave starred as Edmond Dantes over the years.

Edmond Dantes, played by Jim Caviezel, kissing the hand of Mercedes, played by Dagmara Dominczyk, in Count of Monte Cristo.

Image via Touchstone Pictures

No director is yet attached to the project.

Rege-Jean Page’sCount of Monte Cristoadaptation is in development;no release date has yet been announced.

Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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