The Big Picture
- Adapting a best-selling novel to film or television requires meticulous attention to detail in order to satisfy the dedicated fanbase.
- The success of the movie Red, White & Royal Blue relied heavily on the chemistry between the characters Alex and Henry, making the casting decision crucial.
- Red, White & Royal Blue delves into the evolving relationship between Alex and Henry, exploring their personal lives, vulnerabilities, and growing love for each other.
Adapting a best-selling novel to film or television is a complex endeavor. While it guarantees a large audience upon release, the passionate fanbase will closely scrutinize every decision made by the studio. Director and screenwriter Matthew López, known for his work on The Newsroom, acknowledged this challenge in an interview with Collider’s Christina Radish. He emphasized the importance of getting one element absolutely right, which would make or break the entire movie.
The story of Red, White & Royal Blue revolves around fictional Prince Henry of Wales, played by Nicholas Galitzine, and Alex Claremont-Diaz, portrayed by Taylor Zakhar Perez, who is the son of the President of the United States. Their relationship faces numerous diplomatic obstacles, but their undeniable chemistry drives the narrative. López highlighted that finding actors with exceptional chemistry was the primary focus during pre-production:
“I knew there was a chance that it would fall apart. One of the things I said, and I don’t think it was controversial, was that, if we can’t find the right actors, there’s no movie. I didn’t want to make this movie with the almost right actors. So, when I got the two of them on Zoom together and they had instant chemistry and they liked each other straight away, I knew that I was gonna be busy for the next two years of my life.”
Red, White & Royal Blue Wants You to Fall In Love With Alex and Henry
After watching Red, White & Royal Blue, it becomes clear why the chemistry between the lead actors was a top priority. The movie allows us to intimately experience their personal lives, sex lives, vulnerabilities, and the deepening love they have for each other. Galitzine and Zakhar Perez’s chemistry is undeniably one of the highlights of this romantic comedy and the primary focus of the story.
Fans of the novel have eagerly awaited the release of Red, White & Royal Blue, yearning to see their favorite couple come to life, including the iconic cake scene that sets the story in motion. López, along with Ted Malawer, adapted the screenplay based on Casey McQuiston’s best-selling novel. The film also features Uma Thurman, Sarah Shahi, Ellie Bamber, Rachel Hilson, Clifton Collins Jr., Thomas Flynn, and Stephen Fry.
You can now stream Red, White and Royal Blue on Prime Video.
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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.
