The Real-life Charisma of Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine: Unveiling the Dynamic Duo of Red White and Royal Blue

Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz and Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Jonathan Prime/Prime Video

Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine are set to become your beloved dynamic duo of enemies-turned-lovers.

Portraying Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry of Wales in the highly anticipated romantic comedy "Red, White and Royal Blue," Zakhar Perez and Galitzine, aged 31 and 28 respectively, capture the hearts of viewers. Premiering on Prime Video on Friday, August 11, this film is an adaptation of the bestselling 2019 novel by Casey McQuiston. In this charming storyline, the son of the President of the United States, Alex, transitions from harboring resentment towards the prince of England, to the eventual awakening of affection.

Read on to discover more about Zakhar Perez and Galitzine:

Red, White and Royal Blue debuts on Prime Video Friday, August 11.

1. Where Are Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine From?

Similar to Prince Henry from the movie, Galitzine hails from London, where he was born and raised. In contrast, Zakhar Perez was born in Chicago and grew up in Indiana, unlike his character Alex who resided in Texas prior to his relocation to the White House.

Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Jonathan Prime/Prime Video

2. What Projects Have Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine Been In?

The actors in several of Netflix's original movies will be familiar to fans. Galitzine played the role of Luke in Purple Hearts, released in 2022, while Zakhar Perez portrayed Marco in both The Kissing Booth 2 and The Kissing Booth 3.

Before his involvement in RWRB, Zakhar Perez also had roles in the HBO Max series Minx and the film 1Up. Additionally, Galitzine starred as Prince Robert alongside Camila Cabello in the 2021 Prime Video musical Cinderella. British actor Galitzine has another project coming up later this month, the queer comedy Bottoms.

3. When Were Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine Cast in ‘RWRB?’

In June 2022, the duo was unveiled as the main actors for RWRB. Zakhar Perez expressed his immense gratitude for the opportunity to portray Alex Claremont-Diaz on the silver screen, affirming their commitment to delivering an outstanding performance.

Galitzine marked his part in the portrayal by sharing a post on Instagram, expressing, "Extremely delighted to embody Henry in @casey.mcquiston’s 'Red White & Royal Blue,' under the guidance of the exceptional @matthewmichaellopez."

Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Jonathan Prime/Prime Video

4. Are Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine Friends IRL?

The pair formed a strong bond while filming and even developed a similar witty banter to that of Alex and Henry in the book and film. Galitzine pointed out, "Why did you post the same photos twice?" on one of Perez's February Instagram posts that featured multiple duplicates of the two of them.

They continued to playfully tease each other during a joint interview with GQ in June. Perez joked, "I don't like Nick, but I do respect him," to which Galitzine responded, "Well, it's the opposite for me! I don't respect your tactics, but I do like you a lot."

Building a strong friendship lent itself to filming RWRB’s more intimate scenes. Zakhar Perez spoke to GQ about the intricacies involved in choreographing sexual scenes, emphasizing that there is a lot of careful planning required. Galitzine further highlighted the unusual experience of being intimate with a close friend on set, stating that their aim is to make audiences truly connect with the characters and believe in the authenticity of their love.

5. Did Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine Read ‘RWRB’ Before Filming?

Zakhar Perez prepared for the role of FSOTUS Alex by reading McQuiston's novel entirely, unlike Galitzine who did not. Galitzine, in an interview with GQ, mentioned that the script played a more crucial role for him. However, he did notice a significant alteration between the book and the movie, specifically Alex and Henry's height difference. Galitzine humorously commented to the outlet, "According to the book, Alex is supposed to be shorter, but this little s—t comes in at six foot two!"