Taylor Zakhar Perez has peeled back the curtain on his close bond with Nicholas Galitzine.
Back in August 2023, the two dreamy talents starred in the film adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s acclaimed novel Red, White & Royal Blue.
Directed by Matthew López, the Prime Video feature follows the passionate enemies-to-lovers romance between Alex (Zakhar Perez), the son of America’s first female president (Uma Thurman), and Henry (Galitzine), a British prince.
Upon its release, Red, White & Royal Blue received universal acclaim for its faithfulness to the source material and the electric chemistry between Zakhar Perez and Galitzine.
The heartfelt rom-com also earned a certified fresh score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Since appearing in the beloved film, Zakhar Perez and Galitzine’s stars have skyrocketed – with the latter recently making waves for his roles in Mary & George and The Idea of You.
On 12 December, Entertainment Weekly named the Handsome Devil star one of their Entertainers of the Year for 2024.
To celebrate Galitzine’s recent accomplishments, Zakhar Perez teamed up with the news outlet to pay tribute to his co-star and friend.
“Having had the privilege of sharing the screen with him in [Red, White & Royal Blue], I can say firsthand that his talent and dedication are evident in everything he does,” he said at the start of his statement.
“Behind every “overnight success” are years of hard work, and Nicholas’ journey, spanning more than a decade, is a testament to his perseverance and passion for his craft.”
Zakhar Perez then reflected on meeting Galitzine for the first time – which took place during thier first rehearsal for Red, White & Royal Blue.
“Everyone graciously gave us space and time to chat and connect, allowing us to find our rhythm before diving into the work. Contrary to popular belief, we rarely get to choose our co-stars, and this project was no exception,” he continued.
“That made this time together even more valuable, knowing we’d be spending
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