Move over Ken, because the gays now only have eyes on the hunks of ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
By Dan Clarendon · 19 comments· Updated on January 26, 2024
The leading men of Red, White & Royal Blue are so hot, we’re dying to find out whether the Prime Video movie’s R rating is a hard R. And judging by the social media thirst on display below, we’re not alone.
In the rom-com—based on Casey McQuiston’s book of the same name—Taylor Zakhar Perez plays Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the U.S. president, and Nicholas Galitzine plays Prince Henry, heir to the British throne. Alex and Henry start the film as enemies, and, as you might expect, end up enamored.
Perez is an American actor who has been racking up film and TV credits over the past decade, including guest-starring spots in the TV shows Code Black and Scandal and a prominent role in the Kissing Booth film series.
Plus, you may have caught the 31-year-old’s full-frontal appearance in the Max-turned-Starz series Minx, a promo for which was deemed too explicit for Instagram.
The internet just keeps getting thirstier and thirstier for ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ star Taylor Zakhar Perez.
Galitzine, meanwhile, is a British actor who already had a princely role on screen, having played Prince Robert in the 2021 film Cinderella. You’ll see him return to the silver screen this summer in the raunchy queer comedy Bottoms.
Red, White & Royal Blue isn’t even Galitzine’s first time playing a queer role, nor will it be his last. The 28-year-old played closeted characters in the films Handsome Devil and The Craft: Legacy, and he’s going gay for King James I in the upcoming AMC Networks series Mary & George.
Recently—and especially in the run-up to Red, White & Royal Blue’s August 11 release—fans have been inundating the platform formerly known as Twitter with appreciation posts and fancam edits about Perez and Galitzine and their chemistry.
Suffice it to say, this duo has left the adoring public royally parched.
Anyways red white and royal blue was cute! Turn your brain off about American politics and focus on the hot guys having sex and it was a nice way to spend a Monday night
taylor zakhar perez best actor in a drama nomination and nicholas galitzine best supporting actor in a drama nomination im absolutely manifesting i’m so serious
Perez put his fit physique on display as he rolled up completely shirtless to the Prada Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear fashion show in Milan.
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They´re both talented actors and delightful to watch. With all the ultra right wing politicians on the upswing across the world, it seemed a little like an alternative universe where the U.S. President was a liberal female from Texas and the British prime minister was a woman of color, but okay maybe not too unrealistic….after all…West Wing.
I was a little disappointed that the script and its humor seemed young adult-Hallmark-after school special, but it is a direct to streaming feature. I haven’t read the book so can’t compare.
I haven’t watched any movie on earth 3 times in 2 days, This is a first. I’m wondering if I’m going to watch it again tomorrow. It’s so brazingly uplifting, it’s not to be explained but to be experienced. It’s easily the best gay rom com in human history IMHO.
Loved it. I would have paid to see this at the movie theater and never uttered a bad word about it later. Billy Eichner should take lessons on how to make a rom-com.
I’m thinking Prinny might be Eichner in the flesh lol. Completely agree although I enjoyed the plot of Eichner’s flick; he needs a lesson on casting, chemistry and how not to come across as whining on screen through an entire movie lol
Watched it yesterday, and loved it. One slight correction: Prince Henry isn’t “heir to the British throne”. Like the real-life Prince Harry, he’s the “spare”. Henry even refers to himself as such. His older brother is the heir.
Great movie! Exceeded my expectations! Hope it gets lots of views so Netflix and other streaming platforms continue to make smart, funny films with gay storylines.
Loved it! Of course the leads are both gorgeous and it isn’t breaking new ground, but I laughed, cried and swooned all in 2 hours. Best gay rom-com I’ve seen. Maybe ever.
“I’ll break the sound barrier for you.” Lawd help me. The things that dude says! I want one!
It’s so telling of the US as so many influencers package this as some “interracial, across the pond love story” when they’re really just descendants of the two most prolific colonizing powers the world has ever known; both from Europe.
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ddmtl
So, one of the character looks like Justin Trudeau, and blondie looks like a total twat. You americans are so lame.
I’m done with you insignificant trash website.
Grow up.
Johnne87
Your*? Lol Byeeeeeeeeeeee!
Jim
lol but still important enough for you to post!!!!
Mostlikelytobedownvoted
“the gays”.
Bitch please.
dwick
How old was Alex supposed to be? He looked like he was in his 30s. I didn’t buy him being a college student.
eeebee333
I had the same problem. Taylor Zakhar Perez is likeable enough, but way too old for the part.
Jack
The best gay romcom I’ve seen. Heartstopper Season 2 and this movie within a week? Gay heaven. Take that bigots.
Fahd
They´re both talented actors and delightful to watch. With all the ultra right wing politicians on the upswing across the world, it seemed a little like an alternative universe where the U.S. President was a liberal female from Texas and the British prime minister was a woman of color, but okay maybe not too unrealistic….after all…West Wing.
I was a little disappointed that the script and its humor seemed young adult-Hallmark-after school special, but it is a direct to streaming feature. I haven’t read the book so can’t compare.
Refreshingly mainstream and well cast.
Darson
Loved it!! Watched it with a big goofy grin and an occasional tear. Wonderful story and the best part…no one had to die in the end!
Diplomat
I haven’t watched any movie on earth 3 times in 2 days, This is a first. I’m wondering if I’m going to watch it again tomorrow. It’s so brazingly uplifting, it’s not to be explained but to be experienced. It’s easily the best gay rom com in human history IMHO.
Thad
The book was the best gay rom com, so of course we readers expected this.
FreddieW
Loved it. I would have paid to see this at the movie theater and never uttered a bad word about it later. Billy Eichner should take lessons on how to make a rom-com.
Prinny
So a gay man should take a piss poor porno for straight women as a template how a gay romcom with actual gay men should be? lol no
Yidan
I’m thinking Prinny might be Eichner in the flesh lol. Completely agree although I enjoyed the plot of Eichner’s flick; he needs a lesson on casting, chemistry and how not to come across as whining on screen through an entire movie lol
inbama
They could ALL learn from Michael Gallagher who directed “Smiley” and Hector Lazano who created “Merli.”
WendellE
Watched it yesterday, and loved it. One slight correction: Prince Henry isn’t “heir to the British throne”. Like the real-life Prince Harry, he’s the “spare”. Henry even refers to himself as such. His older brother is the heir.
scooter12
Great movie! Exceeded my expectations! Hope it gets lots of views so Netflix and other streaming platforms continue to make smart, funny films with gay storylines.
montegutdude
Loved it! Of course the leads are both gorgeous and it isn’t breaking new ground, but I laughed, cried and swooned all in 2 hours. Best gay rom-com I’ve seen. Maybe ever.
“I’ll break the sound barrier for you.” Lawd help me. The things that dude says! I want one!
Def gonna re-watch soon.
TheMarc
It’s so telling of the US as so many influencers package this as some “interracial, across the pond love story” when they’re really just descendants of the two most prolific colonizing powers the world has ever known; both from Europe.