“There’s no book to guide us”: Red, White & Royal Blue director teases sequel

Attention Red, White & Royal Blue fans! There’s a new update on the highly anticipated sequel.

Back in August 2023, LGBTQIA+ movie enthusiasts were treated to the film adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s acclaimed novel.

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 (Nicholas 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.

In May, following months of fan outcry and speculation, Prime Video, López and McQuiston broke the internet when they announced that a sequel was on the way.

“Yes, there’s gonna be a sequel,” the American playwright exclaimed during a fan screening.

The Along For The Ride author added, “Matthew and I are writing it together. That’s all we can say.” 

Since that fateful day, fans have patiently waited for new information about the sequel.

Fortunately, López shared a small update about the new feature during a forthcoming panel discussion for Deadline’s Contenders TV: The Nominees.

“When we were starting this process, I kept saying that we’ll have to succeed at this adaptation…. if you feel the same way at the end, as you felt finishing the book,” he said.

“There’s no book to guide us, but what we have is Casey’s original thoughts and original ideas.”

In the same interview, Perez expressed his excitement for the film and stepping back in to the shoes of first son Alex Claremont Diaz.

“He just has an endless waterfall of optimism rushing over him at all times, and he has just nonstop positivity,” he gushed.

“So, I think I’m excited to bring that back to the screen. And I think [with the] state of the world right now, we could use a little bit more of that.”

Lopez and Perez’ interview comes a few weeks after Amazon MGM Studios chief Jennifer Salke issued her own minor update about the film.

“We’re really excited. We are into the second movie and can’t wait. The creative is awesome,” she revealed to Variety.

In addition to its sequel, the beloved rom-com has continued to generate buzz due to its recent Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie.

Other films in the category include Mr Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie, Quiz Lady, Scoop and Unfrosted. The winner will be announced during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on 15 September.

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