Meet Nicholas Galitzine, rising star of Red, White & Royal Blue: he acts alongside Taylor Zakhar Perez in Amazon Prime’s LGBT romcom, just signed with Fendi, and will work alongside Anne Hathaway next
Based on the bestselling book Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, the upcoming Amazon Studios film of the same name stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as a couple.
The story revolves around two young men, Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the US president, and Prince Henry of England. The two boys share a history of rivalry but after causing an international scandal, are forced to play nice for the sake of their families, in a classic enemies-to-lovers tale.
Galitzine is best known for his role as Luke in Netflix’s 2022 hit film Purple Hearts and as Prince Robert in the 2021 musical remake of Cinderella, so it won’t be the first time the actor will take on the role of a royal.
Here’s what we know about the rising star:
His father is of Russian noble descent
The 28-year-old English actor was born and raised in London to Geoffrey and Lora Galitzine. His father, an entrepreneur, descends from The House of Galitzine, one of Russia’s noble families, per Okay Bliss.
The actor attended a private school in London called Dulwich College. While he frequently took part in rugby and football matches at school, he also nurtured his interest in acting by becoming a member of a youth theatre company called Pleasance Islington.
His role as a royal in Cinderella made him a Hollywood heartthrob
Not only did Galitzine woo audiences with his effortless charm, but he also sang multiple songs for the musical’s soundtrack.
Fans are excited to see how Galitzine will portray Prince Henry in Red, White, & Royal Blue but there doesn’t seem to be much to worry about as the actor has a number of credentials.
He is Fendi’s first global menswear ambassador
Earlier this month, it was announced that Galitzine would be expanding his already impressive resume with a Fendi endorsement.
“To create history with such an iconic brand is something I’ll remember for the rest of my career. Thank you to @fendi for welcoming me into such an elegant family,” said Galitzine in an Instagram post.
He’s expanding his career beyond acting
The actor has previously lent his voice to film soundtracks and shared several clips of him singing and playing instruments on his Instagram account – then in 2022, he released his very first single “Comfort”.
With his natural charm, several lead roles under his belt, lucrative endorsements and the possibility of a musical career, Galitzine is well on his way to becoming a true Hollywood star.
- Nicholas Galitzine is making his mark in Hollywood – he just wrapped Red, White & Royal Blue with co-star Taylor Zakhar Perez and is also in Emma Seligman’s queer comedy Bottoms, out next month
- He’s set to star in The Idea of You alongside Anne Hathaway, but he’s also broadening his career beyond acting, signing with luxury label Fendi and releasing his first single ‘Comfort’