Sequel to the hit Red, White & Royal Blue is named Red, White & Royal Wedding

The royal romance that made us swoon is officially getting a sequel as Red, White & Royal Blue is all set to expand with a follow-up to its hit adaptation, and we finally have a title. Amazon MGM Studios has greenlit a sequel that's being called Red, White & Royal Wedding, with Nicholas Glitzine and Taylor Zakhar-Perez returning as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz.

The sequel will unfold under the direction of five-time Emmy nominee Jamie Babbit, best known for But I’m a Cheerleader. The sequel’s script, crafted by Gemma Burgess, Matthew López, and the novel’s author, Casey McQuiston, promises to retain the same charm and sharp wit that made the original film a global favorite. Berlanti Schechter Films’ Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter are returning to produce, alongside Michael McGrath, López, and Sullivan Street Productions’ Jennifer Salke, with McQuiston executive producing.

Speaking about the film, Babbit said in a statement,

“After directing But I’m a Cheerleader in my 20s, I’m thrilled to be back in the queer love universe of Red, White & Royal Wedding. We all need this kind of optimism, fantasy, and gay joy. I’m thrilled to work with this brilliant team.”

Red, White & Royal Blue garnered widespread acclaim, with both critics and audiences praising its engaging premise and the stellar performances of the cast. With the lead cast returning and fans eager to know the future of Henry and Alex, Red, White & Royal Wedding might just be the queer romance fans have been eagerly waiting for.

More details about Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue is a sparkling romantic comedy that reimagines diplomacy through the lens of love. Directed by Matthew López in his feature debut and co-written with Ted Malawer, the film adapts Casey McQuiston’s 2019 bestselling novel of the same name. It follows Alex Claremont-Diaz, the charismatic First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry, a stoic British royal, whose rivalry turns into a secret transatlantic romance.

The film begins with an unexpected cake incident, setting the stage for two men who must pretend to get along for the sake of political appearances. As events unfold, they find themselves in a passionate romance, navigating the challenges of their identities, their families, and the impact their relationship could have on their families’ political lives.

The ensemble cast includes Uma Thurman as President Ellen Claremont, Stephen Fry as King James III, Clifton Collins Jr., Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, and Ellie Bamber. Filmed across England between June and August 2022, the production came together under Amazon Studios with Greg Berlanti producing. López joined the project in 2021, and casting for the star-studded lineup began the following year.