Though Galitzine is straight, by all reports, he feels “so lucky” to have played his queer roles, as he told SiriusXM’s Jess Cagle recently. “I mean, you know, you look at Conor Masters from Handsome Devil and Prince Henry from Red, White & Royal Blue … they were just all really rich on the page, and I feel very lucky that I’ve been able to play them,” the 29-year-old Brit said.
And Mary & George, which debuted on Starz on April 5, is a “highly anticipated, audacious psychodrama” starring Galitzine opposite Julianne Moore in the title roles, as Starz explains. The seven-episode limited series is “inspired by the scandalous true story of a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced, and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I,” the premium cabler adds.
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Starz dropped a trailer in February, showing just how besotted with Galitzine’s George the king (Tony Curran) becomes — and, judging from these posts, fans can totally understand James’ lust…
— lana nicholas galitzine's impregnator (@GALITZINEFOX) April 1, 2024
Oliver Hermanus needed a man who was gorgeous enough to bring half of England at it's feet and his first choice was Nicholas Galitzine and I really do get him. pic.twitter.com/FnOU6xClDX
? i will not be taking questions during this difficult time. NOTE: I would never speculate on his sexuality. Nick said in an interview he identifies as straight, I respect that. Taylor however has never spoken about his sexuality, so please don’t specualte on his. Regarding Nick, I have no issue with straight actors playing queer roles, I am only sad because my deluded self thinks I’d have a chance if he wasn’t straight. #fyp#foryou#foryoupage#nickGalitzine#nicholasgalitzine#handsomedevil#rwrbmovie#redwhiteandroyalblue
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He was great in Red, White & Royal Blue, in Mary & George he was a little more challenged in the role, he definitely came across as a “str8” guy playing Gay for the King, that was apparent. I expect a number of people that will complain about the fact they didn’t get a gay actor to play that role, that’s expected.
In the UK, I believe that was the case, but in the US, it just debuted yesterday. People in the US often forget when talking to people online that everything isn’t the same everywhere else as it is here. Your comment would indicate that the reverse is true as well.
I’m so bummed it’s a weekly episode drop. Staying hard for 7 weeks in anticipation is a bit stressful. I would have cast a hotter king but otherwise episode one delivered.
Really got a chuckle out of the meme finding out Nic is straight. He has really stopped us in our tracks with his good looks. Moore said it best: “if I looked like you I’d rule the planet.” Or some such. He kinda does right now.
Nicholas has been on my “HOT” list for quite some time. From “Handsome Devil” (he is, indeed!) to “Purple Hearts”, “RWRB”, “High Strung” + + +, he has held me captive. Not only is Nicholas damned adorable, he has a delightful personality and shows profound genuinness. No fakery here!
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BartmanLA
He was great in Red, White & Royal Blue, in Mary & George he was a little more challenged in the role, he definitely came across as a “str8” guy playing Gay for the King, that was apparent. I expect a number of people that will complain about the fact they didn’t get a gay actor to play that role, that’s expected.
southernscot
No we’re going to Complain that they couldn’t find a Gay Actor to play King James I &VI. Tony Curran is a great Scottish Actor, but very straight.
dbmcvey
You just said he wasn’t good. Maybe they have a point.
ddmtl
Slow news day…That show was out over a month ago. Get over yourself!
ChanceApollo
In the UK, I believe that was the case, but in the US, it just debuted yesterday. People in the US often forget when talking to people online that everything isn’t the same everywhere else as it is here. Your comment would indicate that the reverse is true as well.
Diplomat
I’m so bummed it’s a weekly episode drop. Staying hard for 7 weeks in anticipation is a bit stressful. I would have cast a hotter king but otherwise episode one delivered.
Really got a chuckle out of the meme finding out Nic is straight. He has really stopped us in our tracks with his good looks. Moore said it best: “if I looked like you I’d rule the planet.” Or some such. He kinda does right now.
inbama
Binge-watching has ruined us.
Dickens couldn’t make a living today.
Celtic
Nicholas has been on my “HOT” list for quite some time. From “Handsome Devil” (he is, indeed!) to “Purple Hearts”, “RWRB”, “High Strung” + + +, he has held me captive. Not only is Nicholas damned adorable, he has a delightful personality and shows profound genuinness. No fakery here!
LumpyPillows
I love Mr. Galitzine, but seriously honey, Julianne Moore is the dynamo in this show.