This is not the first time we’re seeing the Red White and Royal Blue cast on screen, well of course, it’s the first time that we’re seeing them like this together, but it’s quite likely that you’ve previously spotted them elsewhere, which would explain the growing tingling feeling of deja vu on seeing these actors’ faces again. The Amazon Studios rom-com film, based on Casey McQuinston’s novel of the same name stars Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex, while Nicholas Galitzine plays Henry, thus breathing life into the much-loved characters from the pages of the book.
Matthew Lopez’s feature film directorial debut also stars Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, Ellie Bamber, Aneesh Seth, Clifton Collins Jr and others in crucial roles, reminding you of few more recognisable faces you’ve encountered before on the big screen and/or through OTT releases. Therefore, to push your worries away, we’ve curated this list of some memorable TV shows and films starring the RWRB movie’s cast that you may have seen them in before. This can also be accepted as a sort guide to the cast’s previous projects in case you’re interested in discovering more of their onscreen work.
Get your popcorn tubs out because we’re about to dive into some serious binge watch sessions.
Other Titles Starring the Red White and Royal Blue Cast
- Taylor Zakhar Perez Movies and TV Shows
Character Played in RWRB Movie: Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the first female President of the United States
1. The Kissing Booth 2 and 3
Taylor added oomph and spice to the America teen franchise by being a valuable addition to it as Marco Valentin Peña. This is one of his most memorable mainstream roles yet until Alex Claremont-Diaz became a live-action reality.
Some of his other crucial projects have included working alongside Paris Berelc and Ruby Rose in the 2022 sports comedy film 1Up, guest starring on the 2022 comedy series Minx, which is now streaming on Prime Video, and the 2017 TV series Embeds among more.
- Nicholas Galitzine Movies and TV Shows
His character in the Amazon Studios movie: Prince Henry
In the 2022 swoon-worthy Netflix movie Purple Hearts, Nicholas made his mark while playing the role of Luke opposite Sofia Carson, but even before that, he was also seen in a modern adaptation of Cinderella, an Amazon Original, wherein he starred as Prince Robert with Camila Cabello playing the eponymous character. He primarily stood out with his presentations in movies, and yet another recent title of his that was released earlier this year is Bottoms. Taking the lead in the 2016 dance musical film, High Strung, he’s also known for playing Johnnie’s character. Moreover, RWRB isn’t his first LGBTQ+ movie choice; he’s also been spotted in the 2016 coming-of-age film Handsome Devil.
- Sarah Shahi Movies and TV Shows
Her character in the new movie: Zahra Bankston, Deputy Chief of Staff for President Ellen Claremont. Also, in a relationship with Shaan Srivastava (Akshaye Khanna), Prince Henry’s equerry.
1. Sex/Life (2021-23)
Leading the two seasons of the steamy Netflix drama series, she played Billie Connelly, a former psychology PhD candidate. Suffering from a midlife crisis, she juggles her life as a mother and a housewife while fantasising about the fast-paced adventurous life she once led, away from her current static affluent.
2. Black Adam (2022)
Playing the role of Adrianna Tomaz, Shahi’s character rose up as one of the much-needed allies on Black Adam’s side in the DC live-action movie starring Dwayne Johnson. It was she who, early on in the film, stole the cursed crown and finally freed Teth-Adam.
Also read: Red White and Royal Blue Ending Explained: Did Henry and Alex End Up Together? Was Ellen Claremont Re-Elected as the President?
3. Reverie (2018)
The NBC American sci-fi series captured Shahi as Mara Kint, a former hostage situation negotiator. Her expertise in human behaviour eventually led her to take a job that required her to save people who’d lost their minds in an advanced VR simulation called Reverie. In the meantime, she also works tough her own past traumas.
She’s also played important roles in the 2012 action thriller Bullet to the Head, the 2011 drama series Fairly Legal, and the 2007 NBC drama TV series Life.
- Rachel Hilson Movies and TV Shows
Although we caught her as Nora Holleran, granddaughter of the Vice President, and a close friend of Alex, in the new Amazon Original movie, Hilson has also been seen as Mia Brooks in Love Victor, the short film As They Slept alongside Maya Hawke and the 2017 crime drama film Kings.
- Ellie Bamber Movies and TV Shows
As Princess Beatrice, Henry’s sister, Ellie was a charming addition to the film, but she’s equally been a pivotal contributor to the Disney+ fantasy series Willow as Elora Danan, the 2016 thriller drama film Nocturnal Animals as India Hastings, the 2021 miniseries The Serpent as Angela, the British series Les Misérables as Cosette and more.
- Aneesh Seth Movies and TV Shows
Her character in the new movie: Amy, a Secret Service agent
1. Marvel’s Jessica Jones Season 3
The Indian-American actress’ cameos have been featured in TV shows, but the most memorable out of those has to be her role as Gillian in the Marvel TV show, playing Jessica’s (Krysten Ritter) assistant once her P.I. took off to greater heights.
Ps. She’s also made her mark in certain episodes of shows like Outsourced and The Walking Dead. Plus, movies including New Amsterdam, The Other Two, Difficult People and A Kid Named Jake also featured her.
Uma Thurman
Her character in the new movie: Ellen Claremont, the first female U.S. President, aka Alex’s mother.
If we start listing down her movie roles, we wouldn’t be able to stop, but some of her most remembered films are the Kill Bill series, Pulp Fiction, the 1997 Batman & Robin film, Gattaca, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, and she even stood out in the Bradley Cooper starrer Burnt as Simone, in addition to Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief movie as Medusa.
- Stephen Fry
His character in the new movie: King aka Prince Henry’s grandfather.
The same conditions apply to Fry’s work as well. But to list a few prominent projects, he’s known for playing the role of Mycroft, Sherlock’s brother, in the Robert Downey Jr-Jude Law starrer Sherlock Holmes films, plus, he also stepped in as the narrator in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. You should also check out him lending his voice to the mysterious Chesire cat in the Alice in Wonderland film series. He also played a significant role in V for Vendetta, as well as the 1997 biographical drama film Wilde, where he stepped into the shoes of the titular author Oscar Wilde.
Additionally, young fantasy genre fans may also remember him as the Master of Lake-Town in The Hobbit movie series. You may also recognise his voice from Heartstopper as that of Headmaster Barnes of Truham Grammar School for Boys.
Who’s become your favourite cast member among the lot mentioned above after watching the RWRB film? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.