The Big Picture
- One reason behind the success of the popular book and movie Red, White and Royal Blue is the well-developed and dynamic characters that go beyond their circumstances and captivate the audience.
- This ordinary enemies-to-lovers romcom is set against the extraordinary backdrop of a same-sex romance in the highest echelons of society.
- Director Matthew López describes the chemistry between actors Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, who portray the main characters, as “absolutely perfect.”
Although there is no guaranteed formula for a book to become a success, it is possible to analyze certain elements that contribute to the resonance of a story with the public. Initially, Red, White and Royal Blue may appear to be a typical enemies-to-lovers romcom, but director Matthew López reveals that there is a “secret” that distinguishes it.
The director and screenwriter believe that author Casey McQuiston intelligently juxtaposed an ordinary story with an exceptional backdrop, a same-sex romance unfolding in the highest levels of society, strongly supported by the characters and everyone around them. In an interview with Collider’s Christina Radish, López explains that when it came time to adapt the book into a film, one crucial aspect had to be incorporated:
“One of the secrets of the book, and the thing that I knew I needed to tap into in this movie, is that the fact that they are basically both princes is honestly not why people love the book. They love the book because these two characters are such well-drawn, sympathetic, dynamic people. The secret to the book’s success is that Alex and Henry transcend their situation. You get to enjoy all the trappings of royalty and the monarchy and the White House and government, and all that stuff. It’s the best of ‘The Crown,’ and best of ‘The West Wing.’ However, it really is about going into their hearts and minds.”
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
