Here come the grooms!
The highly anticipated Red White & Royal Blue sequel is officially greenlit at Amazon MGM Studios. Starring Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, the sequel already has a title and a director attached.
Get ready for a Red, White & Royal Wedding with your favorite famous couple! Learn more about the director and upcoming film below.
Returning Cast
As noted above, Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are reprising their roles as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz, respectively, for the sequel.
The two had remarkable chemistry in the first film, so it will be interesting to see them on screen again for the sequel.
Director Jamie Babbit
Jamie Babbit has been all over television and film. She has directed the pilots for several award-winning hit shows, including Only Murders in the Building, My Lady Jane, and A League of Their Own.
She is currently wrapping up the pilot for Best Medicine, starring Josshy Charles and based on the long-running Doc Martin series.
Her most well-known cinema credit comes from But I’m a Cheerleader, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in 2000 and has since turned into one of the top romantic comedies of all time.
Other projects she has worked on include The Itty Bitty Titty Committee, Silicon Valley, Married, Nobody Wants This, Russian Doll, The Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Girls, Brooklyn 99, and 18 episodes of Gilmore Girls.
When interviewed about her newest project, Babbit commented, “After directing But I’m a Cheerleader in my 20s, I’m thrilled to be back in the queer love universe of Red, White & Royal Wedding. We all need this kind of optimism, fantasy, and gay joy. I’m thrilled to work with this brilliant team.”
Behind the Scenes
Jamie Babbie will direct the film based on a script by Gemma Burgess, Matthew López, and Red, White & Royal Blue author Casey McQuiston.
Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Michael McGrath, Matthew López, and Jennifer Salke are producers for the film. Casey McQuiston and Michael Constable are executive producers.
First Film Success and Love
The first film followed Alex and Prince Henry as they went from bitter enemies to devoted lovers, and how they navigated their new love amidst the grueling international spotlight. Praised by critics and fans, the film has a “Certified Fresh” Tomatometer rating and a 92% audience score.
With the announcement of the second film, it’s not just the fans who are excited. Julie Rapaport, Head of Film, Production and Development, Amazon MGM Studios, commented:
“After seeing the incredible outpouring of love for Red, White & Royal Blue from fans around the world, it’s clear Alex and Henry’s story truly resonated with audiences. We couldn’t be more excited to continue that journey with Jamie Babbit at the helm—her sharp comedic sensibility and heartfelt storytelling make her the perfect director to build on the magic of the first film, in which Matthew López beautifully brought to life from Casey McQuiston’s beloved book. Together with Jamie, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Matthew, Casey, Jennifer Salke, Gemma Burgess, and of course Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, we can’t wait to bring fans an unforgettable new chapter in their love story.”
Co-writer and producer Matthew López had similar feelings about the film. “I’m excited we get to continue telling Alex and Henry’s story with Red, White & Royal Wedding. It’s been a blast to dream up the next chapter of their story as a producer and co-writer, and I’m delighted to be passing the directing baton to Jamie, whose vision and sense of humor will be a perfect match for our film.”
What is the Red, White, and Royal Blue Sequel About?
While we have the title, director, and leading men, the plot details as of now are under wraps. It’s safe to say that the couple will be walking down the aisle at some point during the film.