Taylor Zakhar Perez Builds Hype as 'Red, White & Royal Wedding' Wraps Production
Taylor Zakhar Perez, the charismatic star who captured hearts in 'Red, White & Royal Blue', is fueling excitement for the highly anticipated sequel, 'Red, White & Royal Wedding'. The 2023 romantic comedy became a global sensation, sparking a queer romance phenomenon that led to a book sequel and now this film adaptation. The story centers on Princess Beatrice's wedding, with Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry navigating their love amidst royal turmoil.
Production Wrap Celebrated with Cast Camaraderie
Perez, reprising his role as Alex opposite Nicholas Galitzine's Henry, recently shared exclusive behind-the-scenes moments in a Deadline report, confirming the production's successful completion. Directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Matthew López, Gemma Burgess, and Casey McQuiston, the project expands on the 2024 novel follow-up to the original film.
Filming concluded swiftly in early March 2026, following Perez's hints in late 2025 interviews about a 2026 start. He posted a TikTok clip from the wrap party, featuring himself, Galitzine, Rachel Hilson, and Babbit celebrating with the clapperboard. Perez exclaimed, "You're done," with Galitzine and Hilson echoing the sentiment. Babit beamed, "'Red, White & Royal Wedding' is a wrap! Every person is, including me." The lighthearted video highlights the cast's strong bond, reminiscent of the electric chemistry that drove the first film's massive streaming success.
Playful Teases and Fan Theories Abound
Earlier Instagram behind-the-scenes footage showed Perez and Galitzine joking on set. Galitzine said, "Welcome back!" before adding, "Oh, I did want to say that we are here for Bea's wedding." Perez chimed in, "Yeah, we just wanted to clarify, you know? We're not... Don't get confused... We're not getting married." Their playful denial has sparked fan theories, even though the title clearly focuses on Beatrice's event.
Strategic Anticipation Building by Perez
Perez has masterfully built anticipation for the sequel. In a GQ interview from the London set, he discussed balancing the shoot with Lacoste campaigns and teased undisclosed rom-com adaptations. Back in November 2025, Cinema Express quoted him on the script, expressing hope to begin work in 2026 and calling it primed for royal wedding drama. An IMDb update echoed his December reveal, stating, "After officially getting the greenlight, Taylor Zakhar Perez hopes to get to work... in the new year," after reading the script.
The original film's success, featuring a forbidden romance between the U.S. president's son and a British prince, sets high expectations for this encore. While no release date has been announced, Prime Video is eyeing a 2027 debut. Perez's rising star power, bolstered by roles like 'A Family Affair' alongside Zac Efron, positions him as a leading figure in the rom-com genre.
