The Idea Of You Star Nicholas Galitzine Is ‘Guilty’ Of Playing Gay Roles As A Straight Man

Nicholas Galitzine, who rose to fame for his portrayal of Henry in Red White and Royal Blue, recently expressed feelings of "guilt" regarding part. actor plays a British prince in movie who falls in love with son of president of United States. Galitzine told British GQ that although part catapulted him to fame, it also caused him to feel "uncertainty" in his career.

Nicholas Galitzine on playing gay roles

In dition to role of Henry, Galitzine also plays a man who is having an affair with King of England in film Mary & George. Fans of actor are alrey aware that he also portrayed LGBT roles in Handsome Devil, Craft: Legacy, and one Legends episode. It appears that Galitzine has given consideration to LGBT me that permeates his body of work.

dressing controversial debate about straight actors playing gay roles in cinema and reby taking up in LGBTQ community, Galitzine said he felt guilt about same. He said, “I identify as a straight man, but I have been a part of some incredible queer stories. I felt a sense of uncertainty sometimes about wher I’m taking up someone’s , and perhaps guilt. At same time, I see those characters as t solely ir sexuality.

"I am Nick, and I'm t my role," Galitzine emphasized, and this also applies to his straight personas on screen. actor was last seen in romance drama Idea of You on Prime Video, which co-stars Anne Hathaway. He portrays a gorgeous boy band singer who develops feelings for a forty-year-old widow.

Red White and Royal Blue sequel anunced

sequel of Red White and Royal Blue was recently anunced at special screening event. Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez will return for second part and will reprise ir characters of Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz, respectively.

Red, White & Royal Blue, which premiered on streamer Prime Video in August 2023, was based on 2019 New York Times Bestseller of same name that was written by Casey McQuiston. According to a press release, filmmaker Matw Lopez will return to write script alongside McQuiston.