RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE star Taylor Zakhar Perez breaks down "pivotal" Alex/Henry scene | TV Insider

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[@GiuliaLoSurdo]

I love how he totally gets Alex in a way we can feel how affectionate he’s for the character and his importance. ❤

[@ninergrl6]

Goodness, I could listen to him talk about anything. I want this type of commentary for the entire movie!

[@gozerthegozarian9500]

Word! One downside of the decline of the DVD/blueray and the upswing of streaming is the loss of commentary for the viewers to enjoy!

[@rrrrrr45v]

3:36 thank you to this man for speaking openly about queer issues around the world and the positive impact that RWRB has brought. i wanna put TZP in my pocket and protect him. 4:01 honestly, TZP understand his character more than anyone. he manages to put himself in alex’s side all the time, like a soul connection. i wish TZP highlights and luck, even with all the industry irregularities. alex is a character that saved me, especially with tay’s interpretation. 6:39 mom support 🤣🥰💗💞💕 8:48 alex is unique 17:04 ADHD alex!! thank youuuu for saying.

[@lisamarie7837]

Taylor expresses himself so well and talks about Alex so thoughtfully and passionately! He is the best and deserves all the success!❤❤

[@meribelgoldwin]

VERY few nowadays have an Alex in their life. It's incredibly rare. That's why this movie is like a comfort meal for millions.

[@miamiplatja8219]

Ganz genau! Ich denke, alter und geschlecht ist nebensache, nur die wahre Liebe zählt aber das findet man heutzutage äusserst selten.

[@alina-87]

Thank you so much for this. We didn't get any real press for this movie because of the strike and it's so nice to finally see the actors talk about it. You can tell how much this film means to Taylor and how well he understands these characters. He did an amazing job breaking down this scene

[@danlaw1991]

Really awesome getting Taylor’s insight on this scene and his character overall. Great questions as well.

[@auldthymer]

This was a super interesting video; Taylor really shows the care he puts into his roles.

[@katz9071]

I love how much care and attention tzp put into his performance as ACD. The way he speaks about ACDs character and intentions/thoughts is really meaningful. You can tell he really put time into understanding Alex

[@D.S216]

Your sensitivity, and the ability to express feelings without fear even in this interview is what makes you a good actor.

[@clary1120]

The way Taylor understands Alex is so amazing to me! He really understood Alex to the T, both similarities and differences that he and Alex share! Also, I could listen to Taylor talk for hours! I love him so much!! Thank you so much for this! ❤🤍💙

[@luiscarracedo7793]

totally agree. I love Alex's confusion when he realizes that he has feelings for Henry and that it grows until it becomes a deep love for which he will fight

[@MoonlightAngelszStarsz]

​@@luiscarracedo7793 IT'S HE WILL FIGHT FOR.

[@CHIKAMARS26]

How this man can be so lovely? ❤ I can listen to him all day! Congrats Taylor this film was amazing! :3

[@sxftalex]

i just love how he talks about rwrb😭

[@brtzzzzz]

Taylor is so down on earth and humble about his talent, that he doesn't actually talks about himself but shows it in how well he gets both of the characters. We as fans remember that Matthew said that when they comeback from lunch they just looked to each other and started to cry and worked on playing that scene so well. Its one of the most powerful and moving scene and means so much for us. We simply couldn't ask for a better Alex

[@D.S216]

He's an amazing actor & very nice person

[@D.S216]

I can't think of anyone who would play Alex so well, so sensitive and real, with such a range of expressions. You touched me hard . Waiting for your next projects.

[@johnnehrich9601]

Taylor, you and the actors seem such a natural fit to the roles you play in this movie, I feel I've just watched Alex talking about his romance with Henry, not just you, as Taylor speaking.

[@luiscarracedo7793]

He and Nick are the best Alex and Henry that we could ever imagine!

[@miniaturecreature]

TZP not only understands Alex but also Henry and everything about the firstprince dynamic and it is so lovely to see him invested just as much as the fans in the story

[@D.S216]

He's stunning

[@sansrio]

taylor has such a way with words!! can't wait for the sequel 🫶🫶

[@Bloodyheroesandlegends]

Love seeing Taylor being the biggest fan and talk so passionately about Alex & Henry 😍

[@emmazee13]

Further cementing in my mind how perfect Taylor was for this role! He articulated Alex's personality and mind so well which is what you hope an actor can do with a beloved character. I loved hearing him share what aspects of the character were daunting and challenging for him to step into.

[@Irish1204]

Taylor's understanding of this story and characters is so thorough and empathic. you can see how much care he puts into his work. Can't wait to see what he does next! Thanks for this!

[@YasFallah]

He was great as Alex. TZP is so gracious and grounded. he deserves all the success.

[@Maddie-yu9dz]

Taylor is so handsome and always understands the assignment, our forever acd 🤗

[@pwrprez]

Ever since Taylor revealed at the Deadline Contenders event that this scene was his chemistry read with Nick, it has deepened the meaning of the scene every time I’ve watched it, and this commentary has further intensified my feelings. We are SO BLESSED that he is our Alex! ❤️🤍💙

[@Pablorcct]

Thank you so much for this, i could listen to Taylor for hours, the way he express himself, he's really thoughtful, transparent, gettin an insight of one of the greatest scenes in romcoms history by the star is absolutely beautiful, i love him ❤❤❤

[@renzame1489]

Wonderful 👏 Great to hear Taylor comment on this wonderful RWRB scene ❤️

[@sambroughton2912]

This was the highlight of a bad week! Taylor is superb, so humble and gracious. So happy he is finally getting to talk about his movie and sharing with us 👏🏻💙

[@to0cleverf0xy]

Love Taylor and Red, White & Royal Blue 💗💗💗

[@mena5228]

Taylor is an amazing actor who deeply loves and understands ACD. RWRB fandom is so lucky for having him

[@valyriaas]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@hingchichik7222]

he always knows the characters soooo well❤❤

[@77alydar]

This is amazing! I really enjoy his telling us about his characterization.

[@crizamgb]

i hope this channel will do another scene breakdown for the RWRB sequel, but with Nick and Taylor this time. i love this kind of interview. ✨

[@luminousmoon86]

I really admire him. He knows the character so much. He echoed so many thoughts I've had about Alex while reading the book or watching the film. Thanks TV Insider! More please!

[@adymcr]

It is incredibly lovely to listen to Taylor's insights!!! Thank you so much for this!!

[@gwen6]

He loves this project and character so much.

[@sanneannelies843]

This is amazing!!!!!!! Always wanted a commentary on the scenes by the actors!!!! Thank you❤❤ taylor is the best!!!

[@laurag.g.2973]

Taylor is so smart and articulate.

[@waymanwong6899]

I wish they would put out a DVD of ''Red, White & Royal Blue'' with Nick and Taylor doing commentary for the whole movie. They are such a master class in acting and chemistry. And then the DVD would have Matthew Lopez and Casey McQuiston doing a separate track with their observations. That would be so insightful and delightful.

[@mbrayearth3557]

Thank you so much! Tzp's insights are always fascinating and incredible,super love him 💕

[@natf7942]

I appreciate so much that he gets not only Alex's emotions in this so well (of course) but also what Henry is facing and why he acted the way he did as well. Sometimes I see people bashing Henry and it's like, he didn't run because he didn't love Alex, he did it because he knew they could never really be together. It's why the two of them are made for each other, Henry's so trapped and feels like he can never do what he wants for himself because of the pressures of the Crown. Alex doesn't appreciate that at first and thinks their love can just overcome it because their feelings are all that matters. This scene shows Alex the depth of Henry's powerlessness and Alex realises what they're up against, but it also shows Henry that Alex is willing to fight for them to be together, even if it seems impossible on the face of it, so he gives Henry the strength to finally see that things could be different. They balance each other so well, it's what I've always loved about them. I wish we could have a commentary with both of them and Matthew for the entire movie, but this is a great snippet at least.

[@pbanxiety]

i cannot express how important to me it is that he understands alex completely. like he really did his homework and became the character. it’s so heartwarming how much he loves the book and is so passionate about bringing it to life.

[@indilasch1561]

we couldn't have had a better Alex, Tay understands him so well, he represented him so perfectly, as well as being an enlightened, sweet and kind person ❤

[@Simplyamermaid]

What a delight!

[@capitusantiago4539]

Thank you so much for this video! Taylor is so smart and eloquent, I wish he could do commentary videos for the entire movie! I'd be down! ❤

[@joncarsello7987]

I loved this analysis. Taylor expresses himself so clearly. Honestly, I hung on every word. I found this scene to be very powerful. I cry every time I’ve seen it.

[@indilasch1561]

I felt like I was watching the film with him, I wish I could see that with the whole film, he's incredible, he completely understands the character and the film. I love you TZP ❤

[@damsell17]

I would love to see more of these videos, dissecting the scenes. I could listen to Taylor talk about this forever.

[@susanjoycesabo8450]

Yes, I am a fan of West Wing as well. Rob Lowe really excelled in that series. Good analogy, T.Z.P.

[@ewtiyub]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview. If you have more, please share 🥰🙏

[@D.S216]

That smile at the end...

[@arasilky]

I love RWRB so much! Being a romance + The West Wing fan is a crossover I badly needed! Sorkin and his incredible scripts captivated me all those years ago. TWW just wasn't the same after Sam Seaborn's character left...

[@joyful]

I love hearing about the process of creating this film from TZP. It's great to gain insights into the days on set, working with colleagues, and his thoughts on the characters' mindsets.

[@Avy9gc]

This was such a treat to watch. Thank you for having Taylor Zakhar Perez on to do this scene breakdown! I can’t wait for him to do more film projects.

[@deyneediaries]

0:55 Taylor says the Kensington scene is one of the audition scenes and that they were looking for Alex for a long time and maybe nobody got it right until him. It makes me wonder if the others played it like book Alex who came mad and screaming while Taylor played movie Alex a lot more different. Less "storming the castle", more looking for answers.

[@sosoaldncekfe561]

I think we will never know the true story behind them being casted, because when you think much the story they are giving us is not adding up, really these two did a great job

[@leoniewoolf4501]

Love him ❤️🤍💙

[@lorraine.v]

A very talented actor, smart and most importantly such a nice person! Bravo, Taylor Zakhar Perez! Watching this video from FRANCE!!!

[@robertbottorff763]

This was great!! It was so interesting to hear Taylor talk about the scene in Henry's bedroom. Hearing him talk about how and why he played the role of Alex. This was very insightful and very informative to help us understand the characters and why they said and did what they did. I think Taylor is an amazing actor as well as Nicholas. They were the perfect choice to play Alex and Henry.

[@noeleenmckay9862]

Thank you this was fascinating to see behind the scenes

[@lamoneal]

This was very interesting. In a recent Actors on Actors with TZP and Joey King, a reviewer lamented that Taylor wasn't paired with another Latin actor like Gael Garcia Bernal, Oscar Issac or Antonio Banderas, someone older and more established who could talk about their insight and their process of acting. The reviewer liked Perez and King, she just didn't find the exchange all that compelling. I bet she'd like this video. As a former model the emphasis is usually on TZP's appearance, with photo shoots and red carpet interviews with GQ, Vogue etc. Here he talks intelligently and thoughtfully about his take on creating the character Alex. He should do more of this. As an aside, this has become the kind of talk about acting that recent interviews with Nick Galitzine focuses on.

[@D.S216]

I enjoyed it, you are intelligent and eloquent

[@Een140]

Ouuuugh Myyyy GOD! His face😍....i feel wanna faint because of his handsome! Aaaaaaarrrrrrrggghhh.. Taaaayl❤❤❤❤r , I HATE YOU!

[@Belaugh]

Illuminating and refreshing. So interesting to see TZP being his (very different) self to Alex, and breaking down this scene. It deepens the audience understanding of the acting process, and that it is as far from as easy as it looks! Although it is a very emotional scene, it is also very restrained - no-one is throwing themselves around the room and having soap opera type hysterics. Both actors are feeding the other, and giving each other energy and space to do their own thing. Makes this scene always fresh, always relatable, always moving. I still wish they had retained the line from the book where Henry says how, right from the first time he touched Alex, it should have been clear he was never anything but in love with Alex; that would have really nailed how hard but inevitable it was for Henry to walk away without a word; not cowardice, but characteristic British stiff upper lip courage. A lovely commentary from a lovely TZP. All bodes so well for the sequel!

[@miamiplatja8219]

Danke für TV Insider! Sehr gute video!

[@nataliaferraz3577]

LOVED this, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@D.S216]

You are simply the best 👌

[@sherrymartin3834]

His voice. I could listen to,him talk about anything.

[@makenzie7046]

thank you for this

[@francesmacdonald2234]

Wonderful hearing Taylor’s take. Let’s have more. What finally changed Henry’s mind? I haven’t quite understood when.

[@TheEllyyyyy]

best boy 🥰

[@karensimon1804]

Eres el mejor Alex que pudimos haber pedido, gracias por abrazarlo y quererlo tanto, esperaré paciente por la secuela ❤❤❤

[@miamiplatja8219]

Wunderbare Film mit zwei grossartige Darsteller! Gratuliere und Danke euch!

[@olivermunevar-pelton9307]

MY BABY

[@indilasch1561]

❤I loved seeing this, Tay is brilliant

[@cotyleslie2428]

Taylor Thank You for bringing Alex to Life!! ❤️🤍💙

[@almadominguez1023]

Amazing,,,actor,,, Bonitos ojos

[@t.or.r.e.s.j.e.s.s.i.e]

Taylor es maravilloso 👏👏❤️❤️

[@indilasch1561]

This was amazing

[@pallavisharma18]

Tht scene is something else. Itbchanges the entire trajectory of their relationship..I loved Taylor taking us through his experience of it.. wish we could get Nick's POV as well

[@MoonlightAngelszStarsz]

IT'S THAT SCENE IS SOMETHING ELSE. IT CHANGES THE ENTIRE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP.

[@melissakathl]

Tragam mais cenas assim, por favor 😢

[@oceanwonders]

Ooh, so good

[@listening-glistening]

❤❤❤

[@taneha8176]

I'm so happy for you Taylor!!!!❤

[@gozerthegozarian9500]

This scene absolutely destroyed me!

[@WillLasvegas]

Thats our little cutie pie Tay Tay!!!🥰🥰

[@sp00kyd0ll]

Thanks for give Taylor a space to talk of this beloved movie!! 😍❤️🤍💙

[@anaalmada2835]

Tzp ❤

[@D.S216]

It seems that acting is not just a job for you, it comes from your heart, you are a verbally great actor

[@MoonlightAngelszStarsz]

IT'S VERBALLY A GREAT ACTOR.

[@monicas4390]

In this scene the acting of the blond actor is so exaggerated, I never understood why. In the rest of the film the acting of all the actors is very good, they are all good actors. But here the acting of the blond is bad, almost disturbing.

[@natf7942]

The point is that he's reached his breaking point, he's reserved in the rest of the movie but having to leave Alex and then being confronted by him pushes him into an emotional state. If he hadn't reacted like this it would've been weird, it's meant to be him having to give up the love of his life. Of course he's going to lash out.

[@monicas4390]

@@natf7942 I know the feelings of the characters; I have seen the movie and read the book. It is the acting of nicolas in this scene that I do not like, it is exaggerated, emphatic, not authentic. Everything else in the film is excellent and all the actors are very good. My opinion.

[@NealBrenard]

Enjoyed the movie thoroughly and thought both Zakhar-Perez and Gallatzine did the best they could. But the acting in this scene is just plain bad. Well choreographed, articulate, in character and all. But just badly acted. Maybe blame the script ("...and I will trouble you no longer." Who talks like that?). Maybe blame the old-fashioned presentational style (used I assume since both characters are, within their respective cultures, royalty). But did they convey, personally, that they felt ripped apart under the circumstances. No. These two guys are cute and sweet, but they're not very good actors. Yet. Lots of potential, but a lot of what they do looks like they're phoning it in. Hope they improve for the sequel.

[@KatK61227]

You would have to know the characters backstory and have read the book to understand why he said "and I will trouble you no longer". Henry is a huge fan of old fashioned literature and Alex and Henry converse all the time about writers, poets and queer historical figures. Alex saying "trouble you no longer" is therefore fully in character for him to say to Henry after all their conversations. By using an "outdated" phrase, he is alluding to all the queer people in history who had to hide who they were and who they loved in order to stay safe, which is what Henry is essentially doing in that moment. Trying to break up with Alex and push him away in order to stay in his literal and metaphorical castle for safety reasons.

[@Silva14551]

Alex had nothing to lose by purely boycotting the film script, anyone who read the book knows that Alex was putting his entire future at stake to be with Henry and I will never understand why the film did that and in the extra chapter Alex still suffers reprisals of having stayed with Henry having to work in smaller offices but anyway, the palace scene in the film is meaningless

[@labeouflabeouf4879]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Shitest movie of alltime this man should not wasted his beauty and talent and time to this he should be in action , comedy movies

[@alina-87]

and yet you're here forty minutes after this video was posted, you're a fan

[@labeouflabeouf4879]

Fan of what ? I didnt watched this lng interview at all and i say what is fact you cant tell me what to do lol you crazy rwrb underage fan ​@@alina-87

[@labeouflabeouf4879]

@@alina-87 i didnt watch it lol i say what i want you crazy rwrb underage fan dont cry lol

[@natf7942]

@@alina-87 nah sounds more like they're jobless and have zero life

[@user-wu5we7dz9e]

I loved this interview with Taylor, analyzing that memorable and beautiful scene so closely with the protagonist was everything.🥹🫶🏻

[@angenessie]

[@christopherarlucius7670]

It doesn't matter who explains whose role, as long as it's about RWRB, I never get bored ❤🤍💙

[@YasFallah]

He was great as Alex. TZP is so gracious and grounded. he deserves all the success.

[@D.S216]

I enjoyed it, you are intelligent and eloquent