He appears in the critically acclaimed Mary & George alongside Julianne Moore and will star in The Idea of You alongside Anne Hathaway this summer.
But before launching his career, Nicholas Galitzine didn’t seem destined to be Hollywood’s latest heartthrob; In fact, he was a “shy kid” who had high hopes of playing professional rugby.
The London-born 29-year-old, who is said to be descended from Russian nobility, only agreed to perform at his first acting audition in a bid to impress his crush.
But she has since thrived in showbiz, landing roles like Red, White & Royal Blue, the LGBTQ+ romantic comedy that endeared her to fans around the world despite critics calling it “bland.”
She left viewers hot once again in Sky’s Mary & George; Released last week, it tells the scandalous true story of a 17th-century Countess Mary Villiers (played by Julianne Moore), who molded her son (Nicholas) to seduce King James I.
Nicholas Galitzine appears in the critically acclaimed Mary & George alongside Julianne Moore (pictured together in London in February 2024)
Through scandalous intrigue, mother and son rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled, and most influential players the English court had ever seen, and the king’s most trusted advisors.
Fans have praised the raunchy bonk hunter for its mix of “costume, plot and sex,” while critics have called it “ridiculously good fun” and a “real game of sex and intrigue.”
The times He gave the show four stars and compared the film to 2018’s The Favorite, with “colorful cursing, moments of off-kilter humor, and games of go-go.”
The Daily Mail said: “This raunchy and lavish 17th-century period drama Mary & George (Sky Atlantic) follows the boy as he rises to claim a dukedom, as second sons sometimes do.” The serials of this era follow two patterns, the literary or the lascivious, Wolf Hall or The Tudors.
“This definitely falls into the latter camp, and if you like smutty, slutty, filthy stories, it’s a lot of fun.”
Continuing his success, Nicholas also stars alongside star Anne Hathaway in Amazon Prime’s upcoming romantic drama The Idea of You, premiering in May.
But by all accounts, Nicholas’ film career came out of nowhere: Growing up, the 6-foot star hung out with the “sports crowd” when he attended an all-boys school and acting was the furthest thing from his mind. .
However, hoping to get closer to his crush after graduating from school, Nicholas auditioned for a play destined for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Continuing his success, Nicholas also stars alongside star Anne Hathaway in Amazon Prime’s upcoming romantic drama The Idea of You, premiering in May.
But before launching his career, Nicholas (pictured with his father) didn’t seem destined to be Hollywood’s latest heartthrob; In fact, he was a “shy kid” who had high hopes of playing professional rugby.
The London-born 29-year-old, who is said to be descended from Russian nobility, only agreed to perform at his first acting audition in a bid to impress his crush. In the photo, Nicholas as a child.
Speaking of his initial reluctance, he said The last magazine: ‘At first I was very shy because the idea of acting terrified me.
“I was always a bit of an introvert and a shy kid, so the idea of acting was terrifying, but I had just graduated from school and it was a fun plan for summer vacation, so I auditioned for it.
“It’s funny, my dad will never let me experience this, but I was outside the theater and I called him and said, ‘What the fuck am I doing here? I’m not an actor, I’ve never done this before, this is stupid, I should go back to it.’ home.’
“He convinced me that, at the very least, it would be a fun new experience and that I would probably regret it if I didn’t do it.”
Elaborating on Wonderland Magazine in 2019, he said: ‘There was a girl who went to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival who I really liked. I did (the festival) so I could go chase this girl. And I came back with this acting agency.
Nicholas said he had never considered a career in acting and was worried for his parents, adding: “I’m sure they were so happy after paying for my education that I was following the path of an unemployed, broke actor.”
But when he finally fell into this, his family continued to support him, and Nicholas remained close to his parents, who work in finance, and his older sister, the artist Lexi.
The actor, who was raised by his Greek mother and Russian father, landed his first role in the 2014 comedy-drama The Beat Beneath My Feet.
The actor left viewers hot in Sky’s Mary & George; Released last week, it tells the scandalous true story of 17th-century Countess Mary Villiers (played by Julianne Moore), who molded her son (Nicholas) to seduce King James I.
The actor thrived on Red, White and Royal Blue as viewers enjoyed not only the sweet and light-hearted nature of the romantic comedy, but also appreciated the genuine representation of an LGBTQ+ couple.
Nicholas certainly got his first break when he was cast as Prince Robert in Amazon’s live-action adaptation of Cinderella alongside Camila Cabello, who took on the role of the Princess.
Following his success in Cinderella, Nicholas landed a lead role in Netflix’s Purple Hearts, which revolves around a troubled marine and a strong-willed singer who fake a marriage for money despite their ideologically opposing views.
A host of other roles soon followed, including the romantic comedy High Strung and the drama Handsome Devil.
Despite the latent success, Nicholas certainly got his big break when he was cast as Prince Robert in Amazon’s live-action adaptation of Cinderella alongside Camila Cabello, who took on the role of the Princess.
Nicholas has thrived in his royal roles, perhaps due to his impressive family lineage.
Internet sleuths have pieced together the star’s heritage to reveal that he is descended from the House of Golitsyn, one of the largest princely families under tsar-ruled Russia.
His own ancestors are believed to have been forced to flee to the United Kingdom amid the political and social unrest of the Russian Revolution that broke out between 1917 and 1923.
Following his success in Cinderella, Nicholas landed a lead role in Netflix’s Purple Hearts, which revolves around a troubled marine and a strong-willed singer who fake a marriage for money despite their ideologically opposing views.
Although it was mired in controversy, it quickly became the platform’s most successful title in 2022 and propelled Nicholas’ career to new heights.
But throughout his success, he has continued to credit his father for giving him the push he needed.
On Father’s Day 2021, Nicholas shared an image alongside his father Geoffrey with a caption that read: “To the man who raised me, took me to rugby matches all over the country, let me fly a plane when I was nine years, he convinced me to go. to the audition for the play where I would be scouted and begin a career as an actor, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
‘Your courage and drive inspire me more than you know. You have been there for me every step of the way and I couldn’t wish for anything better. I love you, Big G.’
Nicholas, who fans have dubbed a “queer icon” after playing several LGBTQ+ character roles, has never directly addressed his own sexuality, but has previously spoken of his desire to accurately represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Talking with him Just for variety podcast about authentic casting in relation to Red, White and Royal Blue in particular, he said: “I think it’s a very sensitive topic.”
‘I think the important thing for me was to let Matthew know that I loved who Henry was as a person, and that I empathized with him as a character, and I just wanted to try to give as honest a performance, never a caricature, as possible. I could.’