Even though they shouldn’t be, LGBTQ rights are more of a hot-button political issue than ever. But there are more enjoyable, light-hearted ways to bring meld politics and gay romance, like the upcoming Prime Video rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue which brings together the sons of the most powerful figures in the U.S. and U.K.
Starring Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the film finds the son of the President of the United States and Britain’s Prince Henry meeting cute after an international incident thrusts them together. But what starts out as a PR campaign reveals feelings between the two men that neither expected.
The film is based on Casey McQuiston’s novel, and marks the directorial debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López. Greg Berlanti is aboard as a producer. Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Clifton Collins Jr., Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, and Ellie Bamber round out an impressive cast.
Here’s the synopsis: Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the President of the United States, and Britain’s Prince Henry have a lot in common: stunning good looks, undeniable charisma, international popularity … and a total disdain for each other. Separated by an ocean, their long-running feud hasn’t really been an issue, until a disastrous—and very public—altercation at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, driving a potential wedge in U.S./British relations at the worst possible time. Going into damage-control mode, their families and handlers force the two rivals into a staged “truce.” But as Alex and Henry’s icy relationship unexpectedly begins to thaw into a tentative friendship, the friction that existed between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.
Red, White & Royal Blue hits Prime Video on August 11th.
