‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Movie Release Date, Cast & More To Know

Taylor Zakhar Perez — Image Credit: Prime Video

Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz and Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry in Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue. — Image Credit: Prime Video

Red, White & Royal Blue might be launched on August 11.
Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine play Alex and Henry.
The film relies on the New York Times bestseller.

This is it, okay? Red, White & Royal Blue is getting the film remedy. Casey McQuiston’s best-selling 2019 novel is coming to life on the massive display screen this summer season. We’re going to get to see Alex and Henry’s love story unfold, with Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine within the beloved roles.

The hype for Red, White & Royal Blue is at an all-time excessive. We don’t have a trailer — but — however its arrival is imminent. Prime Video has assembled a spot-on forged. From the discharge date to all of the behind-the-scenes goodness, right here’s the whole lot it’s essential to know concerning the film.

Red, White & Royal Blue Movie Release Date

Red, White & Royal Blue will premiere globally on August 11, completely on Prime Video. The movie, which is rated R, will not be anticipated to be launched in theaters. If you’ve gotten a Prime Video subscription, it is possible for you to to look at the movie on the discharge date.

Red, White & Royal Blue Cast

At the guts of Red, White & Royal Blue is the connection between Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry. The Red, White & Blue staff has discovered the right actors to sort out the guide characters on the massive display screen.

Taylor Zakhar Perez

Taylor stars as Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the President of the United States. Taylor rose to fame enjoying Marco in The Kissing Booth 2 and The Kissing Booth 3. He lately starred within the first season of the Max turned STARZ collection Minx.

Nicholas Galitzine

Nicholas performs Prince Henry in Red, White & Royal Blue. He lately had his breakout position enjoying Luke within the Netflix hit Purple Hearts. He additionally starred alongside Camila Cabello in Prime Video’s Cinderella. In addition to Red, White & Royal Blue, Nicholas will star within the upcoming initiatives Bottoms, The Idea of You, and Mary & George. Red, White & Royal Blue reunites Nicholas with Uma Thurman, his former co-star within the Netflix collection Chambers.

Sarah Shahi in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue.’ (Prime Video)

Speaking of Uma, the actress performs Ellen Claremont, the President of the United States. The forged additionally contains Rachel Hilson as Nora Holleran, Ellie Bamber as Princess Bea, Sarah Shahi as Zahra Bankston, Malcolm Atobrah as Percy Okonjo, Clifton Collins Jr., and Stephen Fry.

Matthew López directed and co-wrote the movie with Ted Malawer. Matthew is greatest recognized for his Tony Award-winning play The Inheritance. He additionally co-wrote the Broadway adaptation of Some Like It Hot. Red, White & Royal Blue might be Matthew’s function movie writing and directorial debut.

Red, White & Royal Blue Behind-The-Scenes

Fans have been carefully following the Red, White & Royal Blue movie journey because the film started filming in June 2022 in London. Taylor and Nicholas continuously posted snaps throughout manufacturing, a lot to the followers’ delight. “We’re having an ‘alright’ time,” Taylor captioned June 2022 Instagram photographs.

Just earlier than filming began, Nicholas dyed his hair blond to match Prince Henry’s description within the guide. “I’m a blonde now,” he wrote on Instagram. The Purple Hearts actor is a pure brunette.

On August 14, 2022, Taylor shared that he and Nicholas had wrapped Red, White & Royal Blue. He shared an cute Instagram video for followers that completely encapsulates Alex and Henry’s energies.

“That’s a wrap on Red, White, and Royal Blue. I wish I could share more than this video, but I promise it’s worth the wait. Thank you to EVERYONE who worked to bring this world to life, OH WHAT A SUMMER!” Taylor captioned the publish.

After months and months of ready, followers received their first glimpse of Red, White & Royal Blue in April 2023. Prime Video launched the official key artwork for the film, that includes Alex and Henry sitting on the sofa with their legs intertwined. They had on U.S. and U.Ok. socks. “Love gets royally complicated,” the tagline learn. Another tagline learn, “Love who you want. It’s good foreign policy.”

What Is Red, White & Royal Blue About?

The official synopsis for the movie reads: “Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the President of the United States, and Britain’s Prince Henry have a lot in common: Stunning good looks, undeniable charisma, international popularity … and a total disdain for each other. Separated by an ocean, their long-running feud hasn’t really been an issue, until a disastrous—and very public—altercation at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, driving a potential wedge in U.S./British relations at the worst possible time. Going into damage-control mode, their families and handlers force the two rivals into a staged “truce.” But as Alex and Henry’s icy relationship unexpectedly begins to thaw right into a tentative friendship, the friction that existed between them sparks one thing deeper than they ever anticipated.”

Red, White & Royal Blue guide followers cherish Casey McQuiston’s phrases. Director Matthew López revealed that the film is a devoted adaptation of the bestselling guide. “Casey has been an incredible source of support for me throughout the making of this film,” Matthew advised Glamour. “I respect them for being appropriately protecting of the novel and am grateful to them for also giving me space to tell my own version of their story. Obviously, when translating a nearly 500-page book to the screen, there are things you have to lose and things you will need to change. It is an adaptation, not a recitation. I like to think that, as a fan of the novel, I was able to find the balance of serving Casey’s story while also serving the needs of the movie.”

There are various memorable moments from the guide that might be featured within the movie, together with Cakegate. “We did this scene fairly early on,” Nicholas Galitzine advised Glamour. “It was a lot of fun to film because we just had several members of the cast hitting us in the face with cake, which I’m sure they probably would’ve enjoyed to do at the end of the process after we irritated them for three months.”

Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine — It’s Cakegate! (Prime Video)

With Alex and Henry’s love story being on the coronary heart of the movie, prepare for plenty of romance. Taylor and Nicholas labored with intimacy coordinator Robbie Taylor Hunt for Alex and Henry’s spicy scenes. “It’s a very vulnerable and trusting space,” Nicholas mentioned. “Taylor and I had to rely on each other because we really wanted to tell that story honestly and feel that we weren’t hindered by any of our own boundaries that we were setting up. It becomes a sort of wonderful choreography that all serves to facilitate these two young men who fell in love with each other. Robbie was really helpful in educating me in the physical language of the character.”

Nicholas additionally advised the journal that Red, White & Royal Blue is a “really heartwarming story” and never many movies like this have been made. “I hope it’s important for the LGBTQ+ community because there needs to be more films like this. I hope it resonates with everyone. I’ve been really touched to hear how widespread the book became and affected many people from many different backgrounds. I hope our movie can do the same because a lot of love went into it,” he mentioned.