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* Thomas Flynn as Prince Philip<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/RWRBonPrime/status/1683907467368083456 |url=https://twitter.com/RWRBonPrime/status/1683907467368083456 |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>
* Thomas Flynn as Prince Philip<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/RWRBonPrime/status/1683907467368083456 |url=https://twitter.com/RWRBonPrime/status/1683907467368083456 |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>


Also slated to appear in the film are [[Polo Morín]], [[Sharon D. Clarke]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], Ahmed Elhaj, and [[Juan Castano]].<ref name="cast1" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/red-white-and-royal-blue-movie|title=The Red, White & Royal Blue Movie Is the Romance of the Summer—Here's Everything You Need to Know|accessdate=July 6, 2023|magazine=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]|date=July 5, 2023|first=Anna|last=Moeslein}}</ref>
Also slated to appear in the film are [[Polo Morín]], [[Sharon D. Clarke]], Akshay Khanna, Ahmed Elhaj, and [[Juan Castano]].<ref name="cast1" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/red-white-and-royal-blue-movie|title=The Red, White & Royal Blue Movie Is the Romance of the Summer—Here's Everything You Need to Know|accessdate=July 6, 2023|magazine=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]|date=July 5, 2023|first=Anna|last=Moeslein}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==

Revision as of 20:14, 11 August 2023

Red, White & Royal Blue
Official release poster
Directed byMatthew Lopez
Screenplay by
  • Matthew Lopez
  • Ted Malawer
Based onRed, White & Royal Blue
by Casey McQuiston
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyStephen Goldblatt
Edited by
Music byDrum & Lace
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon Prime Video
Release dates
  • July 22, 2023 (2023-07-22) (BFI IMAX)
  • August 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Red, White & Royal Blue is a 2023 American romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez in his feature film directorial debut, and co-wrote the screenplay with Ted Malawer. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston, the film stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine opposite each other as the son of the President of the United States and a British prince, respectively, who fall in love. Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, and Ellie Bamber also appear in supporting roles.

In 2019, Amazon Studios announced the film's development with Greg Berlanti as a producer. Lopez was announced as director and co-writer with Malawer in 2021. Casting announcements began in June 2022 with Zakhar Perez, Galitzine and Thurman announced to play their respective roles. The majority of the remaining cast was announced the following month. Principal photography took place in England between June and August 2022.

Red, White & Royal Blue premiered at the BFI IMAX in London on July 22, 2023, and was released on Amazon Prime Video on August 11.

Plot

Alex Claremont-Diaz is the son of Ellen Claremont, the first female President of the United States, who is running for re-election. During his visit to the United Kingdom for a royal wedding, he has a physical altercation with Henry, a British prince. The incident is photographed and highly publicised with both parties forcing Alex and Henry to pretend to be friends with each other to prevent it from becoming a full-blown diplomatic and media crisis that would distract from Alex's mother's election bid. The two become close over time and develop a 'friends with benefits' relationship, eventually falling in love.

Cast

Also slated to appear in the film are Polo Morín, Sharon D. Clarke, Akshay Khanna, Ahmed Elhaj, and Juan Castano.[1][6]

Production

Development

In April 2019, it was reported that Amazon Studios had won an auction to the film rights of Red, White & Royal Blue, which would be produced by Berlanti Productions through its subsidiary Berlanti-Schechter Films.[7] In October 2021, it was reported that Matthew Lopez was hired to direct and re-wrote a draft of the script by Ted Malawer.[8][9]

Casting

In June 2022, Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine were announced as the film's leads, playing Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry respectively.[10] Uma Thurman was confirmed to play Ellen Claremont.[11] Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, Ellie Bamber, Aneesh Sheth, Polo Morín, Ahmed Elhaj, and Akshay Khanna were also announced to be joining the cast. Production began in the UK that same month.[10][12] In July 2022, Sharon D. Clarke, Malcolm Atobrah, and Thomas Flynn were cast.[13]

Filming

Principal photography began in the United Kingdom in June 2022 and wrapped that August.[14][15]

Music

Red, White & Royal Blue (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
Drum & Lace
ReleasedAugust 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)
Recorded2023
GenreFilm score
LabelLakeshore Records
Drum & Lace chronology
Cobweb (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2023) 		Red, White & Royal Blue (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2023)
Singles from Red, White & Royal Blue
  1. "If I Loved You"
    Released: July 26, 2023
  2. "Fruit (Red, White & Royal Blue Version)"
    Released: August 3, 2023

Drum & Lace composed the film's score.[16] The soundtrack album is scheduled to be release on August 11, 2023 by Lakeshore Records.[17]

The album features songs by artists Vagabon and Oliver Sim. "If I Loved You" by Vagabon was released as a promotional single on July 26, 2023. It is a cover of the song of the same name from the musical Carousel.[18] It was followed by "Fruit (Red, White & Royal Blue Version)" by Sim on August 3, 2023. It is an orchestral version of his song of the same name from his 2022 album Hideous Bastard.[19]

Track listing

All music is composed by Drum & Lace, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."If I Loved You" (Vagabon)
Vagabon2:52
2."Buckingham Palace"   
3."Anxious Alex"   
4."Press Day"   
5."Soft Side"   
6."Later Your Majesty"   
7."Text Bants"   
8."First Kiss"   
9."Red Room"   
10."Or I’ll Else I’ll Vanish"   
11."In Good Hands"   
12."Pillow Talk"   
13."Twenty-Seven"   
14."Texas"   
15."I’m Coming In"   
16."Dear Henry"   
17."Lost in a Moment"   
18."Dive Deep"   
19."Tell Me to Leave"   
20."Museum"   
21."Runway Goodbyes"   
22."Leaked Emails"   
23."No Turning Back"   
24."Election Night"   
25."Openhearted Fearless and Alive"   
26."We Won"   
27."Fruit (Red, White & Royal Blue Version)" (Oliver Sim)
  • Alex Peringer
  • James Smith
  • Oliver Sim
2:49

Release

Red, White & Royal Blue had its world premiere at the BFI IMAX in London on July 22, 2023, although its actors were absent due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Matthew Lopez was the only member of the production present but did not walk the red carpet, or give interviews as he was also on strike as a member of the Writers Guild of America.[20]

The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on August 11, 2023.[21]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 78% based on 51 reviews, with an average score of 6.5/10. The site's consensus reads: "Amusing and endearing, Red, White & Royal Blue is a cheerfully formulaic rom-com that embraces inclusion without falling back on stereotypes."[22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 56 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[23]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Tinoco, Armando (June 12, 2023). "Red, White & Royal Blue: First Look Photos Of Prime Video's Gay Rom-Com Film Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  2. ^ H., Lea (August 12, 2022). "Stephen Fry talks about his role in the Red White and Royal Blue movie". Q+. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Gibson, Kelsie (April 26, 2023). "Everything to Know About Amazon Prime Video's Red, White & Royal Blue Film". People. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Red, White & Royal Blue on Prime [@RWRBonPrime] (July 24, 2023). "america, this is *my* first family. #RWRBMovie" (Tweet). Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "https://twitter.com/RWRBonPrime/status/1683907467368083456". Twitter. Retrieved August 10, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ^ Moeslein, Anna (July 5, 2023). "The Red, White & Royal Blue Movie Is the Romance of the Summer—Here's Everything You Need to Know". Glamour. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Jr., Mike Fleming (April 10, 2019). "Amazon Studios, Berlanti Productions Win Casey McQuiston Novel Red White & Royal Blue". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  8. ^ Lang, Brent (October 1, 2021). "Tony Winner Matthew López to Make Directorial Debut With LGBTQ+ Romance Red, White & Royal Blu (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "Red, White & Royal Blue". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Donnelly, Matt (June 1, 2022). "Amazon's Gay Rom-Com Red, White & Royal Blue Finds Leads in Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 2, 2022). "Red, White & Royal Blue: Uma Thurman To Play U.S. President In Amazon's Rom-Com Based On Casey McQuiston Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  12. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 1, 2022). "Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine To Topline Amazon Rom-Com Red, White & Royal Blue From Director Matthew López; Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry & Sarah Shahi Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  13. ^ Jackson, Angelique (July 13, 2022). "Sharon D Clarke, Thomas Flynn and Malcolm Atobrah Join Matthew López's Rom-Com Red, White & Royal Blue". Variety. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 1, 2022). "Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine To Topline Amazon Rom-Com Red, White & Royal Blue From Director Matthew López; Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry & Sarah Shahi Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  15. ^ Maskell, Emily (August 15, 2022). "Red, White & Royal Blue stars confirm filming has wrapped on gay rom-com". Attitude. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  16. ^ "Drum & Lace Scoring Matthew López's 'Red White & Royal Blue'". Film Music Reporter. April 14, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  17. ^ "'Red, White & Royal Blue' Soundtrack Album Announced". Film Music Reporter. July 27, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  18. ^ "If I Loved You (From the Amazon Original Movie "Red, White & Royal Blue")". July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "27 New Songs Out Today". BrooklynVegan. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  20. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (July 28, 2023). "Breaking Baz: Empty Red Carpet For London Premiere Of 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Amid Strikes; Stars Absent, Writer-Director Poses With Back To Camera". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  21. ^ Franklin, McKinley (July 6, 2023). "'Red, White & Royal Blue' Trailer: Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine Heat Up the Palace in Gay Royal Romance". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
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  23. ^ "Red White & Royal Blue". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 11, 2023.

External links

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