Stamp your passports and brush up on your American slang – love is about to get royally complicated with the release of the film adaptation of Casey Quinton’s novel Red, White and Royal Blue. The highly-anticipated rom-com, which has gained a significant following on ‘BookTok,’ a subsection of TikTok dedicated to books, has just received a release date and poster.
The film, set to premiere on Amazon Prime on August 11th, stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as Alex Claremont-Diaz and Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, respectively. The plot follows the high-stakes romance of bisexual Alex and gay Henry, as they navigate the political chaos and diplomatic drama that comes with being in the public eye.
Red, White and Royal Blue has captured the hearts of many, including a highly-dedicated fanbase on social media, who have been eagerly anticipating the film’s release. The rom-com is set to compete with another highly-anticipated LGBT series, Heartstopper, which is also set to drop its second season in August.
The film features a star-studded cast, with Uma Thurman and Stephen Fry set to co-star in unspecified roles. Fans can expect to see minor characters Amy Chen, a trans Secret Service agent, and Rafael Luna, a gay congressman, make an appearance in the film.
Directed by Matthew West, Red, White and Royal Blue promises to be a heartwarming and entertaining addition to the world of LGBT cinema. With its release date just around the corner, fans are sure to be counting down the days until they can watch this highly-anticipated rom-com on Amazon Prime.