Nicholas Galitzine feels “guilt” for taking so many gay-for-pay roles
The Idea of You, but it’s his penchant for on-screen gay romances that first got everyone’s attention.Over the last few years, the 29-year-old has played queer in at least five projects including his big breakout role opposite Taylor Zakhar Perez in the blockbuster gay rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue, and, more recently, as a man who seduces the King of England in the miniseries Mary & George.In a new interview, Galitzine expressed his pride in getting to play so many queer characters, but also questioned if he’s overstepping as a heterosexual actor.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by British GQ (@britishgq)“I identify as a straight man, but I have been a part of some incredible queer stories,” he said to British GQ. “I felt a sense of uncertainty sometimes about whether I’m taking up someone’s space, and perhaps guilt.
At the same time, I see those characters as not solely their sexuality.”And while the debate of whether straight actors should be cast in queer roles continues to rage on, it’s safe to say Galitzine’s matinee idol good looks are not hurting his chances nabbing any sort of leading man roles.But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t also feel the pressure to measure up to Hollywood’s impossible beauty standards.
Galitzine admitted it was even tough for him to be paired next to such an “Adonis” like Zakhar Perez in Red, White & Royal Blue.“Look, I can speak about this ‘cause Taylor’s a close friend of mine,” he told the outlet. “But Taylor is like an Adonis.
It was difficult in some aspects, being so closely compared to him.”More behind-the-scenes of Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez at the #RedWhiteAndRoyalBlue #PrimeFYC event | Deadline Studio At Prime Experience pic.twitter.com/bM0phGDPlMAnd while fans have no issue with either of the two hunks’ handsome aesthetic, Galitzine understandably wants to be known as more than a.
