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This year will see a burst of new book-based entertainment, the most recent of which will be Red, White, and Royal Blue, a film based on Casey McQuiston's novel. The romantic comedy, which stars an ensemble cast, is directed by Matthew Lopez, who won a Tony Award for his 2018 play The Inheritance.
In a word, the plot revolves around the son of a US president who disputes with the Prince of Wales. Of course, there's a lovely, romantic twist.
When will the film 'Red, White & Royal Blue' be released?
The film Red, White, and Royal Blue will be released on August 11, 2023, just in time for a heartwarming and beautiful end-of-summer viewing experience.
Where can I watch 'Red, White & Royal Blue'?
Red, White, and Royal Blue will be available only on Amazon Prime Video, so you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to see it (or you may rent or buy it from Amazon without an Amazon Prime membership).
Red, White, and Royal Blue will be available only on Amazon Prime Video, so you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to see it (or you may rent or buy it from Amazon without an Amazon Prime membership).
Red, White, and Royal Blue will only be available on Amazon Prime Video, therefore you must have an Amazon Prime membership to watch them. (Red, White, and Royal Blue follows Alex Claremont-Diaz, the eldest son of the incumbent and first female President of the United States. He meets the British Prince Henry, whom he despises, while attending a royal wedding. The two end up fighting, causing a stir and bringing undesirable negative press to both families. To keep up appearances for both the president and the high-profile royals, the two young men are compelled to pretend to be friendly with one another.
As is typical of most romantic comedies, the two get closer to one another, and their friendship finally turns romantic. While Alex's mother is supportive of her son, homosexuality is frowned upon in the royal family. So Henry battles with admitting his sexuality, particularly to his grandfather the King (in the book, Henry struggles with revealing his secret to the Queen). Even if Henry agrees to disclose the truth, it won't be as simple as each of them thinks. The public backlash might be disastrous. It may, however, surprise them.
'Red, White, & Royal Blue' cast
Taylor Zakhar Perez: Best known for his performance as Marco Valentin Pena in The Kissing Booth 2, Taylor Zakhar Perez co-stars as Alex Claremont-Diaz.
English actor Nicholas Galitzine, who has been in High Strung, Handsome Devil, Cinderella, and Purple Hearts, will play the other co-lead role as Prince Henry.
The other co-lead part will be played by English actor Nicholas Galitzine, who has appeared in High Strung, Handsome Devil, Cinderella, and Purple Hearts.
Clifton Collins Jr.: The actor, who has been in films such as Traffic, Capote, Star Trek, and Pacific Rim, as well as receiving an Emmy nod for the series 2006 Thief, will play an unspecified part.
Stephen Fry: The renowned English actor Stephen Fry, best known for his role as Rowan Atkinson in the English sketch comedy series Blackadder, will play the King of Britain.
Sarah Shahi, who has appeared in The L Word, Person of Interest, Alias, City on a Hill, Black Adam, and most recently in a prominent role on the series Sex/Life, will play Zahra Bankston. She is President Claremont's deputy head of staff in the novel.
Rachel Hilson: Rachel Hilson played Nora Holleran, the granddaughter of Vice President Mike Holleran, in a recurring role on The Good Wife as Nisa Dalmar, her first major acting job. She also appeared in Rise, This Is Us, and Love, Victor in recurring roles.
Ellie Bamber: Ellie Bamber played Princess Bea, Henry's sister, in the Netflix series The Serpent and the now-cancelled Disney+ series Willow.
Aneesh Sheth: An Indian American actor and transgender activist, Aneesh Sheth will appear in the film in an unspecified role. If the film follows the trend of trans actors playing trans roles, she could be playing a role based on the novel character Amy Chen, who is a trans Secret Service agent who works as security detail for the first family.
Polo Morin: The Mexican actor and model received his first major playing parts in North American films in Who Killed Sara? in 2021 and High Heat in 2022, when he played Julian. His role in Red, White, and Royal Blue has not yet been established.
Sharon D Clarke: Three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D ClarkeMalcolm Atobrah: A relatively new face on the acting scene, Malcolm Atobrah will play Prince Harry's best buddy, Perco Okonjo. The main character in the novel is highly interested in philanthropic and non-profit work.
most recently played Grace O'Brien in Doctor Who. She has largely worked on Broadway, but television audiences may recognize her as Lola in the medical drama Holby City.
Is 'Red, White, & Royal Blue' a hot read?
Red, White, and Royal Blue has gotten favorable reviews, with critics praising the depiction of a gay love. The plot is more about strong love than sizzling physical connection, and critics describe it as "earnest and sweet." Having said that, there are several sex scenes in the book, and some of them are rather graphically depicted. Other sex scenes, on the other hand, aren't detailed in as much sexual detail as you could find in a typical romance novel. Instead, they are pleasant and meaningful, leaving the reader to use their own imagination.
Red, White, and Royal Blue is generally regarded as hilarious, intellectual, romantic, and full of witty conversation, in addition to being somewhat spicy. Nonetheless, due to the profanity and explicit sex scenes, both the book and the film (both classified R) are advised for ages 15 and up.