officially been greenlit <\/a>at Amazon MGM Studios. Jamie Babbit (\u201cBut I\u2019m a Cheerleader,\u201d \u201cOnly Murders in the Building\u201d) has come aboard to direct the film, which has officially been titled \u201cRed, White & Royal Wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\tThe original film followed Claremont-Diaz (Zakhar Perez), the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry (Galitzine), third in line to the British throne, unexpectedly transform from bitter enemies to passionate lovers and attempt to navigate their blossoming relationship out of the international spotlight.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAfter seeing the incredible outpouring of love for \u2018Red, White & Royal Blue\u2019 from fans around the world, it\u2019s clear Alex and Henry\u2019s story truly resonated with audiences,\u201d said Julie Rapaport, head of film, production and development at Amazon MGM. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to continue that journey with Jamie Babbit at the helm \u2014 her sharp comedic sensibility and heartfelt storytelling make her the perfect director to build on the magic of the first film, in which Matthew L\u00f3pez beautifully brought to life from Casey McQuiston\u2019s beloved book.\u201d Crediting the full creative team, Rapaport added, \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to bring fans an unforgettable new chapter in their love story.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tBabbit is a multiple Emmy-nominated director and executive producer whose resume includes Hulu\u2019s \u201cOnly Murders in the Building,\u201d Prime Video\u2019s \u201cMy Lady Jane,\u201d HBO\u2019s \u201cSilicon Valley,\u201d FX\u2019s \u201cMarried\u201d and the GLAAD award-winning Prime Video series \u201cA League of Their Own, as well as the upcoming Fox series \u201cBest Medicine.\u201d Babbit directed the seminal romantic comedy movie \u201cBut I\u2019m a Cheerleader,\u201d as well as \u201cThe Itty Bitty Titty Committee,\u201d which won the grand jury prize at the SXSW film festival.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAfter directing \u2018But I\u2019m a Cheerleader\u2019 in my twenties, I\u2019m thrilled to be back in the queer love universe of \u2018Red, White & Royal Wedding,’\u201d said Babbit. \u201cWe all need this kind of optimism, fantasy and gay joy. I\u2019m thrilled to work with this brilliant team.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tBabbit will direct the sequel from a script by Gemma Burgess, L\u00f3pez and \u201cRed, White & Royal Blue\u201d author McQuiston. Details of the film\u2019s plot are being kept under wraps, but given the title, it\u2019s safe to assume that our winsome couple will be headed down the aisle.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cWorking with this team to bring \u2018Red, White & Royal Blue\u2019 to life has been a dream come true, and I hope readers and watchers alike will love how the story continues in the sequel,\u201d said McQuiston. \u201cI\u2019m 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tLikewise, L\u00f3pez shared his excitement for the franchise to continue. \u201cIt\u2019s been a blast to dream up the next chapter of their story as a producer and co-writer and I\u2019m delighted to be passing the directing baton to Jamie, whose vision and sense of humor will be a perfect match for our film.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tBerlanti Schechter Films\u2019 Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter also return to produce the sequel, joined by the banner\u2019s Michael McGrath, as well as L\u00f3pez and Sullivan Street Productions\u2019 Jennifer Salke. McQuiston and Michael Constable will executive produce.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cWhat a dream to be able to return to the world of Red, White & Royal Blue,\u201d said Berlanti and Schechter, heaping praise on their collaborative partners and the studio. \u201cThere 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. \u2026 More than anyone, we want to thank the fans whose passion fueled this sequel. We are fans too and can\u2019t wait to see Nick and Taylor as Henry and Alex together again.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tSalke, who greenlit the original film during her tenure at Amazon, added: \u201cHaving a front row seat to witness how \u2018Red, White & Royal Blue\u2019 connected with audiences was exhilarating. Fans all over the world not only embraced Alex and Henry\u2019s love story but continue to be invested and can\u2019t wait to see more.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tThe sequel has been in the works since last summer, but Amazon MGM has not yet announced whether the sequel will premiere on streaming or receive a theatrical release. At the Emmys last month, Zakhar Perez played coy when Variety\u2019s<\/em> Marc Malkin asked for an update.<\/p>\n\n\t\u201cDon\u2019t tell me anything, because if I\u2019m asked about it, it\u2019s going to be tough not to Tom Holland it and talk a little Spider-Man,’\u201d he said, explaining why he didn\u2019t want to know details about what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n