Amazon Prime Red, White and Royal Blue conquered the world in 2023 and now Red, White and Royal Blue 2 is under construction. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston, which deals with the overthrow of the son of the President of the United States by an heir to the British throne. The high-stakes world of international politics isn’t the typical setting for an LGBTQ+ romance story, but Red, White and Royal Blue expanded its romantic comedy by using the stuffiness of politics as the ultimate counterpoint to the heroes’ love story.
Red, White and Royal BlueTed’s most romantic moments made audiences swoon and it quickly became one of the most-watched original films Prime Video has ever produced. Anchored by stellar performances from Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the film balanced its over-the-top setting with heartfelt romance. Although some aspects of the story were intentionally racy Red, White and Royal Blue added a new layer to LGBTQ+ romance while staying close to the genre’s core tenets. Now, less than a year later, Red, White and Royal Blue 2 is coming soon.
Latest Red, White & Royal Blue 2 News
The sequel is announced
The overwhelming success of the original film made the sequel seem like a foregone conclusion, and the latest news confirms that Red, White and Royal Blue 2 is happening (through Variety). The announcement came less than a year after the 2023 hit’s debut and was made despite author Casey McQuiston not having published a sequel. While many details of the sequel are still unknown, it has also been confirmed that original stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine will return to reprise their roles.
Red, White and Royal Blue 2 are confirmed
Another royal romance is coming soon
Red, White and Royal Blue 2 is officially confirmed, and Amazon’s decision to greenlight a sequel is far from surprising. Red, White and Royal Blue reached number one on the Prime charts in 2023, and the critical success was also a good boost for Amazon’s streaming service. Negotiations for the sequel began almost immediately after the film’s resounding debut and less than a year later were officially announced by Amazon.
Since the announcement in May 2024, no other details have emerged and it is highly likely that the film is still in the development stage. As there is no book to be adapted, it may take a while to create a new story for the next film, which could further delay the release of the sequel.
Red, White and Royal Blue 2 Cast Details
The original stars return for the sequel
Along with the announcement that the sequel was officially happening, Amazon also announced that the protagonists of the original film will be back Red, White and Royal Blue 2. This means that Nicholas Galitzine will return as the stuffy but lovable Prince Henry, alongside Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex, the happy-go-lucky son of the President of the United States of America. Although no other comebacks have been revealed yet, it is highly likely that Uma Thurman will reprise her role as Alex’s mother, President Ellen Claremont.
Since nothing is known about the story of the sequel, it stands to reason that the film will introduce new characters that were not seen in the original. However, it’s impossible to guess who these new characters will be until more information about the follow-up emerges.
The confirmed cast of Red, White and Royal Blue 2 includes:
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Nicolau Galitzine |
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Taylor Zakhar Perez |
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Details of 2 stories in red, white and royal blue
What happens next with Alex and Prince Henry?
The potential Red, White and Royal Blue 2 the story could see how living their lives in the public eye can bring its own set of conflicts
Much of the original Red, White and Royal Blue The story involves the main characters developing feelings for each other and having to hide their relationship, but also how it affects their important families. Red, White and Royal Blue gives Alex and Henry a happy ending, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more story to tell. The potential Red, White and Royal Blue 2 the story could see how living their lives in the public eye can bring its own set of conflicts. An established relationship instead of a coming out story would be refreshing for a queer romantic comedy.
Exploring how the relationship is received by the world at large is a prospect fraught with potential conflict, or the film could continue the confusing and romantic approach, leaving behind the dark realities of hatred and intolerance. Many romantic sequences often put the relationship in jeopardy, and Alex and Henry were able to see the first real obstacles in their path to a long, healthy relationship in Red, White and Royal Blue 2.