Amazon MGM Studios has announced that a sequel to the film "Red, White & Royal Blue" has been approved for production. The new film, titled "Red, White & Royal Wedding," will be directed by Jamie Babbit, known for her work on "But I’m a Cheerleader" and "The Quiet." Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez will return to their roles as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz. The script is being written by Gemma Burgess, Matthew López, and Casey McQuiston, who also wrote the original novel.
Julie Rapaport, head of film, production, and development at Amazon MGM Studios, commented on the announcement: “After seeing the incredible outpouring of love for Red, White & Royal Blue from fans around the world, it’s clear Alex and Henry’s story truly resonated with audiences. We couldn’t be more excited to continue that journey with Jamie Babbit at the helm—her sharp comedic sensibility and heartfelt storytelling make her the perfect director to build on the magic of the first film, in which Matthew López beautifully brought to life from Casey McQuiston’s beloved book. Together with Jamie, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Matthew, Casey, Jennifer Salke, Gemma Burgess, and of course Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, we can’t wait to bring fans an unforgettable new chapter in their love story.”
The production team includes Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter from Berlanti Schechter Films, Michael McGrath, Matthew López, and Jennifer Salke from Sullivan Street Productions. Casey McQuiston and Michael Constable will serve as executive producers. The original film received positive feedback from both audiences and critics, achieving a “Certified Fresh” rating and a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In a joint statement, producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter said: “What a dream to be able to return to the world of Red, White & Royal Blue. We are eternally grateful to Casey McQuiston for trusting us with their beloved book in the first place. It’s been such fun to work with Casey, Matthew López, and Gemma Burgess to dream up another chapter in Alex and Henry’s epic love story. There is no filmmaker better suited to direct this film than Jamie Babbit. Her decades of championing queer stories and her track record of delivering smart, funny, heartwarming films and television gives us great confidence. We remain grateful to everyone at Amazon MGM for being so supportive. More than anyone we want to thank the fans whose passion fueled this sequel. We are fans too and can’t wait to see Nick and Taylor as Henry and Alex together again.”
Matthew López shared his enthusiasm for the project: “I’m excited we get to continue telling Alex and Henry’s story with Red, White & Royal Wedding. It’s been a blast to dream up the next chapter of their story as a producer and co-writer and I’m delighted to be passing the directing baton to Jamie, whose vision and sense of humor will be a perfect match for our film.”
Casey McQuiston added: “Working with this team to bring Red, White & Royal Blue to life has been a dream come true, and I hope readers and watchers alike will love how the story continues in the sequel. I’m so grateful to Matthew for all his hard work on the first movie and in co-creating this new story with me, and I know that Jamie has the vision, wit, and tenderness to take great care of Alex and Henry from here.”
Jennifer Salke of Sullivan Street Productions said: “Having a front-row seat to witness how Red, White & Royal Blue connected with audiences was exhilarating. Fans all over the world not only embraced Alex and Henry’s love story but continue to be invested and can’t wait to see more. Being able to help answer that call on the producing side with Matthew López, Casey McQuiston, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Nicholas Galitzine, and Taylor Zakhar Perez—and now joining forces with Jamie Babbit and Gemma Burgess—makes returning to this world even more special. I can’t wait for fans to experience the next chapter of this love story with Red, White & Royal Wedding.”
Jamie Babbit is an Emmy-nominated director who previously directed the pilot for "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu. She is currently finishing work on "Best Medicine," a pilot for FOX.