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'''Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine''' (born 29 September 1994) is an English actor. He is best known for starring in the romantic films ''[[Purple Hearts (2022 film)|Purple Hearts]]'' (2022) and ''[[Red, White & Royal Blue (film)|Red, White & Royal Blue]]'' (2023), and the comedy ''[[Bottoms (film)|Bottoms]]'' (2023).
'''Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine''' (born 29 September 1994) is an English actor. He is best known for starring in the musical film ''[[Cinderella (2021 American film)|Cinderella]]'' as well as romantic films ''[[Purple Hearts (2022 film)|Purple Hearts]]'' (2022), ''[[Red, White & Royal Blue (film)|Red, White & Royal Blue]]'' (2023), ''[[The Idea of You]]'' (2024).


After appearing in an episode of the television series ''[[Legends (TV series)|Legends]]'' in 2015, he had lead roles in the 2016 teen films ''[[High Strung (2016 film)|High Strung]]'' and ''[[Handsome Devil (film)|Handsome Devil]]''. He later starred in the supernatural horror film ''[[The Craft: Legacy]]'' (2020) and the musical film ''[[Cinderella (2021 American film)|Cinderella]]'' (2021), also contributing to the latter's [[Cinderella (2021 soundtrack)|accompanying soundtrack]].
After appearing in an episode of the television series ''[[Legends (TV series)|Legends]]'' in 2015, he had lead roles in the 2016 teen films ''[[High Strung (2016 film)|High Strung]]'' and ''[[Handsome Devil (film)|Handsome Devil]]''. He later starred in the supernatural horror film ''[[The Craft: Legacy]]'' (2020) and the musical film ''[[Cinderella (2021 American film)|Cinderella]]'' (2021), also contributing to the latter's [[Cinderella (2021 soundtrack)|accompanying soundtrack]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine<ref name="TheChangeover YT">{{Cite news |last=Changeover |first=The |title=#MakingTheChangeover- Erana and Nicholas introduce their characters |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1IOfCB7Qr4&list=LL&index=1&t=10s}}</ref> was born on 29 September 1994<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why the internet's crushing on Nicholas Galitzine from Red, White and Royal Blue |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/nicholas-galitzine-age-dating-films/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Capital |language=en}}</ref> in [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-14 |title=Meet the Hot Boys of the Steamy 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Movie |url=https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-red-white-and-royal-blue |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}</ref> His father, Geoffrey Leo Alexander Galitzine, is an entrepreneur and a former financier in the city of London, whose business interests include a glass-recycling business.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Jefford |first1=Kasmira |title=Green Pioneers: I love the sound of breaking glass |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/green-pioneers-i-love-the-sound-of-breaking-glass-sbvxx55hk06}}</ref> His mother, Lora Maria Konstantina Papayanni,<ref name= style>{{Cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine, creativo represso salvato dal cinema |url=https://style.corriere.it/spettacoli/cinema/nicholas-galitzine-intervista/ |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Style |language=it}}</ref> is of Greek descent.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=14 August 2023 |title=Nicholas Galitzine is Basically a Real-Life Prince |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/red-white-and-royal-blue-star-nicholas-galitzine-basically-real-life-prince |website=Teen Vogue |quote=Of course, we don’t know for sure the details of Galitzine’s family lineage, but here is the hypothesis.}}</ref> His sister, Lexi Galitzine, is an illustrator and interior stylist.<ref>{{cite web |last=Galitzine |first=Lexi |title=About |url=https://www.lovefromlexi.com/about |access-date=26 Nov 2023}} </ref> Nicholas's grandfather changed his name from Edward Ralph Alexander Tier to Edward Ralph Alexander Galitzine on 9 April 1956. Nicholas's traceable paternal ancestors are British.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=10 April 1956 |title=The London Gazette 10th. April 1956 Pg: 2118 |url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40751/page/2118 |journal=The London Gazette |issue=40751 |page=2118 |via=www.thegazette.co.uk}}</ref>
Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine<ref name="TheChangeover YT">{{Cite news |last=Changeover |first=The |title=#MakingTheChangeover- Erana and Nicholas introduce their characters |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1IOfCB7Qr4&list=LL&index=1&t=10s}}</ref> was born on 29 September 1994<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why the internet's crushing on Nicholas Galitzine from Red, White and Royal Blue |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/nicholas-galitzine-age-dating-films/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Capital |language=en}}</ref> in [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-14 |title=Meet the Hot Boys of the Steamy 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Movie |url=https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-red-white-and-royal-blue |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}</ref> His father, Geoffrey Leo Alexander Galitzine, is an entrepreneur and a former financier in the city of London; his business interests include a glass-recycling business.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Jefford |first1=Kasmira |title=Green Pioneers: I love the sound of breaking glass |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/green-pioneers-i-love-the-sound-of-breaking-glass-sbvxx55hk06}}</ref> His mother, Lora Maria Konstantina Papayanni,<ref name= style>{{Cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine, creativo represso salvato dal cinema |url=https://style.corriere.it/spettacoli/cinema/nicholas-galitzine-intervista/ |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Style |language=it}}</ref> is of Greek descent.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=14 August 2023 |title=Nicholas Galitzine is Basically a Real-Life Prince |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/red-white-and-royal-blue-star-nicholas-galitzine-basically-real-life-prince |website=Teen Vogue |quote=Of course, we don’t know for sure the details of Galitzine’s family lineage, but here is the hypothesis.}}</ref> His sister, Lexi Galitzine, is an illustrator and interior stylist.<ref>{{cite web |last=Galitzine |first=Lexi |title=About |url=https://www.lovefromlexi.com/about |access-date=26 Nov 2023}}</ref> Nicholas's grandfather changed his name from Edward Ralph Alexander Tier to Edward Ralph Alexander Galitzine on 9 April 1956. Nicholas's traceable paternal ancestors are British.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=10 April 1956 |title=The London Gazette 10th. April 1956 Pg: 2118 |url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40751/page/2118 |journal=The London Gazette |issue=40751 |page=2118 |via=www.thegazette.co.uk}}</ref>
Galitzine attended [[Dulwich College]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/nicholas-galitzine/school/|website=www.popbuzz.com|access-date=2023-09-22|title=Where did Nicholas Galitzine go to school?}}</ref> In his childhood, Galitzine played rugby and football, and participated in county-level athletics competitions. He played for the [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins Academy]] until an injury to his [[rotator cuff]] made him stop playing sport.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine, Stars of Tomorrow 2015 |url=https://www.screendaily.com/screen-stars-of-tomorrow/nicholas-galitzine-stars-of-tomorrow-2015/5094552.article |accessdate=7 April 2020 |work=[[Screen International|ScreenDaily.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Loy Bell |first=Francesco |date=19 July 2019 |title=NICHOLAS GALITZINE |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2019/07/19/nicholas-galitzine-chambers-interview/ |accessdate=7 April 2020 |work=Wonderland}}</ref>
Galitzine attended [[Dulwich College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/nicholas-galitzine/school/|website=www.popbuzz.com|access-date=2023-09-22|title=Where did Nicholas Galitzine go to school?|archive-date=1 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901002239/https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/nicholas-galitzine/school/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In his childhood, Galitzine played rugby and football, and participated in county-level athletics competitions. He played for the [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins Academy]] until an injury to his [[rotator cuff]] made him stop playing sport.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine, Stars of Tomorrow 2015 |url=https://www.screendaily.com/screen-stars-of-tomorrow/nicholas-galitzine-stars-of-tomorrow-2015/5094552.article |accessdate=7 April 2020 |work=[[Screen International|ScreenDaily.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Loy Bell |first=Francesco |date=19 July 2019 |title=NICHOLAS GALITZINE |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2019/07/19/nicholas-galitzine-chambers-interview/ |accessdate=7 April 2020 |work=Wonderland}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Galitzine got his first role in the film ''The Beat Beneath My Feet'' in 2014, starring alongside [[Luke Perry]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Samantha|last=Wilson|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-nicholas-galitzine-actor-3816571/|title=Nicholas Galitzine: 5 Facts About Actor,25, Playing Prince Charming To Camila Cabello's Cinderella|work=[[Hollywood Life]]|date=5 December 2019|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> He also performed several songs for the original soundtrack of the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3064356/soundtrack|title=The Beat Beneath My Feet Soundtrack Credits|work=[[IMDb]]|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref>
Galitzine got his first role in the film ''The Beat Beneath My Feet'' in 2014, starring alongside [[Luke Perry]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Samantha|last=Wilson|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-nicholas-galitzine-actor-3816571/|title=Nicholas Galitzine: 5 Facts About Actor,25, Playing Prince Charming To Camila Cabello's Cinderella|work=[[Hollywood Life]]|date=5 December 2019|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> He also performed several songs for the original soundtrack of the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3064356/soundtrack|title=The Beat Beneath My Feet Soundtrack Credits|work=[[IMDb]]|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref>


In 2015 he appeared in one episode of the TV series ''[[Legends (TV series)|Legends]]''. He was named "Star of Tomorrow" by [[Screen International]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Nathaniel|last=Rogers|url=https://www.towleroad.com/2017/06/nicholas-galitzine/|title=Nicholas Galitzine Finds Breakout Role in Gay-Themed 'Handsome Devil' – INTERVIEW|work=Towleroad|date=2 June 2017|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In 2016, he starred in the American drama ''[[High Strung (2016 film)|High Strung]]'', in which he played a young violinist who performs in a subway station.<ref>{{cite web|first=Stephen|last=Farber|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/high-strung-santa-barbara-review-865295|title='High Strung': Santa Barbara Review|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=15 February 2016|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> He played a young closeted gay student in the Irish [[comedy-drama]] ''[[Handsome Devil (film)|Handsome Devil]]'', which was later nominated for five awards at the [[15th Irish Film & Television Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifta.ie/awards/nominees_2018/IFTA_2018_Nominations.pdf|title=2018 Nominations Announced for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards|work=[[Irish Film & Television Awards|IFTA]]|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref>
In 2015, he appeared in one episode of the TV series ''[[Legends (TV series)|Legends]]''. He was named "Star of Tomorrow" by [[Screen International]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Nathaniel|last=Rogers|url=https://www.towleroad.com/2017/06/nicholas-galitzine/|title=Nicholas Galitzine Finds Breakout Role in Gay-Themed 'Handsome Devil' – INTERVIEW|work=Towleroad|date=2 June 2017|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In 2016, he starred in the American drama ''[[High Strung (2016 film)|High Strung]]'', in which he played a young violinist who performs in a subway station.<ref>{{cite web|first=Stephen|last=Farber|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/high-strung-santa-barbara-review-865295|title='High Strung': Santa Barbara Review|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=15 February 2016|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> He played a young closeted gay student in the Irish [[comedy-drama]] ''[[Handsome Devil (film)|Handsome Devil]]'', which was later nominated for five awards at the [[15th Irish Film & Television Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifta.ie/awards/nominees_2018/IFTA_2018_Nominations.pdf|title=2018 Nominations Announced for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards|work=[[Irish Film & Television Awards|IFTA]]|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref>


In 2017 he took part in the New Zealand mystery drama ''The Changeover''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/news/first-look-changeover|title=First look At The Changeover|work=New Zealand Film Commission|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In ''[[The Watcher in the Woods (2017 film)|The Watcher in the Woods]]'', he played opposite the [[Academy Award]]-winning American actress, [[Anjelica Huston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://starsandcelebs.com/2017/08/nicholas-galitzine-in-new-watcher-in-the-woods/|title=Nicholas Galitzine in new 'Watcher in the Woods'|work=StarsAndCelebs.com|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> Galitzine was cast for his first major TV role in the [[Netflix]] horror drama series ''[[Chambers (TV series)|Chambers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Denise|last=Petski|url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/netflix-teen-cast-ya-horror-drama-series-chambers-stephan-gaghan-uma-thurman-1202523888/|title=Netflix Sets Teen Cast For YA Horror Drama Series 'Chambers'|work=Deadline|date=20 December 2018|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In 2019, he played in the drama film ''[[Share (2019 film)|Share]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/06/share-trailer-hbo-movie-release-date-1202151741/|title='Share' Trailer: Pippa Bianco's Sundance and Cannes Darling Comes to HBO|work=[[IndieWire]]|date=20 June 2019|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref>
In 2017, he took part in the New Zealand mystery drama ''The Changeover''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/news/first-look-changeover|title=First look At The Changeover|work=New Zealand Film Commission|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In ''[[The Watcher in the Woods (2017 film)|The Watcher in the Woods]]'', he played opposite the [[Academy Award]]-winning American actress, [[Anjelica Huston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://starsandcelebs.com/2017/08/nicholas-galitzine-in-new-watcher-in-the-woods/|title=Nicholas Galitzine in new 'Watcher in the Woods'|work=StarsAndCelebs.com|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> Galitzine was cast for his first major TV role in the [[Netflix]] horror drama series ''[[Chambers (TV series)|Chambers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Denise|last=Petski|url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/netflix-teen-cast-ya-horror-drama-series-chambers-stephan-gaghan-uma-thurman-1202523888/|title=Netflix Sets Teen Cast For YA Horror Drama Series 'Chambers'|work=Deadline|date=20 December 2018|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In 2019, he played in the drama film ''[[Share (2019 film)|Share]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/06/share-trailer-hbo-movie-release-date-1202151741/|title='Share' Trailer: Pippa Bianco's Sundance and Cannes Darling Comes to HBO|work=[[IndieWire]]|date=20 June 2019|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref>


In 2020 he played the [[bisexual]] teenager Timmy in ''[[The Craft: Legacy]]'', which is a sequel to ''[[The Craft (film)|The Craft]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/the-craft-nicholas-galitzine-sony-blumhouse-remake-1202755509/|title='The Craft': Nicholas Galitzine Set For Sony, Blumhouse Revamp|work=Deadline|date=8 October 2019|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In 2021, he played [[Prince Charming|Prince Robert]] in the musical film ''[[Cinderella (2021 American film)|Cinderella]]'', appearing on seven songs on the soundtrack of movie.<ref name="development">{{cite news |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=4 December 2019 |title=Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Finds Its Prince In UK Actor Nicholas Galitzine |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2019/12/camila-cabello-cinderella-casts-nicholas-galitzine-as-prince-1202801227/ |access-date=7 January 2020}}</ref> His debut single "Comfort" was released on 24 June 2022. He also starred in the [[Netflix]] movie ''[[Purple Hearts (2022 film)|Purple Hearts]]'', which was released on 29 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-14 |title=What you need to know about 'Purple Hearts' star Nicholas Galitzine |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/nicholas-galitzine-rcna43040 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2020, he played the [[bisexual]] teenager Timmy in ''[[The Craft: Legacy]]'', which is a sequel to ''[[The Craft (film)|The Craft]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/the-craft-nicholas-galitzine-sony-blumhouse-remake-1202755509/|title='The Craft': Nicholas Galitzine Set For Sony, Blumhouse Revamp|work=Deadline|date=8 October 2019|accessdate=7 April 2020}}</ref> In 2021, he played [[Prince Charming|Prince Robert]] in the musical film ''[[Cinderella (2021 American film)|Cinderella]]'', appearing on seven songs on the soundtrack of movie.<ref name="development">{{cite news |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=4 December 2019 |title=Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Finds Its Prince In UK Actor Nicholas Galitzine |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2019/12/camila-cabello-cinderella-casts-nicholas-galitzine-as-prince-1202801227/ |access-date=7 January 2020}}</ref> His debut single "Comfort" was released on 24 June 2022. He also starred in the [[Netflix]] movie ''[[Purple Hearts (2022 film)|Purple Hearts]]'', which was released on 29 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-14 |title=What you need to know about 'Purple Hearts' star Nicholas Galitzine |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/nicholas-galitzine-rcna43040 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref>


In 2023 Galitzine portrayed high-school [[American football|football]] player Jeff in [[Emma Seligman]]'s sex comedy film ''[[Bottoms (film)|Bottoms]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine Is a Proud 'Bottom' in New Behind-the-Scenes Pic |url=https://www.out.com/celebs/nicholas-galitzine-bottoms |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=www.out.com |language=en}}</ref> He also starred as one of the leads in the gay [[romantic comedy]] film ''[[Red, White & Royal Blue (film)|Red, White & Royal Blue]]'', based on [[Red, White & Royal Blue|the 2019 novel of the same name]]; he portrays the fictional Prince Henry of England opposite [[Taylor Zakhar Perez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=2022-06-01 |title=Amazon's Gay Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Finds Leads in Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/red-white-royal-blue-movie-gay-rom-com-leads-1235282600/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2022-06-01 |title=Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine To Topline Amazon Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' From Director Matthew López; Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry & Sarah Shahi Also Set |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/taylor-zakhar-perez-nicholas-galitzine-to-lead-red-white-royal-blue-1235036355/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, Galitzine starred as [[George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham|George Villiers]] in the SkyTV [[Historical drama|historical]] [[Psychological drama|psychodrama]] series ''[[Mary & George]]'', alongside [[Julianne Moore]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-16 |title='Mary & George' Brings To Life The Torrid Affair That Upended Jacobean Politics |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/mary-and-george |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2023-05-16 |title=Julianne Moore in Sky, AMC's 'Mary & George': First Images Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2023/global/news/julianne-moore-mary-george-first-images-sky-amc-1235614419/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duncan |first=Charlie |date=2023-05-16 |title=Your first look at Sky's scandalous new LGBTQ+ period drama Mary & George is here |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/16/mary-and-george-julianne-moore-nicholas-galitzine-first-images/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=PinkNews |language=en-US}}</ref> The 7-episode series dropped on SkyTV in the UK and Binge in Australia on 5 March 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mary & George {{!}} Sky Originals {{!}} Sky.com |url=https://www.sky.com/watch/mary-and-george/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.sky.com}}</ref> and is set to drop for streaming on Starz in the US on 5 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Mary & George Online: Stream Full Series on STARZ |url=https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/mary-george/71640 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Starz.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2023, Galitzine portrayed high-school [[American football|football]] player Jeff in [[Emma Seligman]]'s sex comedy film ''[[Bottoms (film)|Bottoms]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine Is a Proud 'Bottom' in New Behind-the-Scenes Pic |url=https://www.out.com/celebs/nicholas-galitzine-bottoms |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=www.out.com |language=en}}</ref> He also starred as one of the leads in the gay [[romantic comedy]] film ''[[Red, White & Royal Blue (film)|Red, White & Royal Blue]]'', based on [[Red, White & Royal Blue|the 2019 novel of the same name]]; he portrays the fictional Prince Henry of England opposite [[Taylor Zakhar Perez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=2022-06-01 |title=Amazon's Gay Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Finds Leads in Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/red-white-royal-blue-movie-gay-rom-com-leads-1235282600/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2022-06-01 |title=Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine To Topline Amazon Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' From Director Matthew López; Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry & Sarah Shahi Also Set |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/taylor-zakhar-perez-nicholas-galitzine-to-lead-red-white-royal-blue-1235036355/ |access-date=2022-06-02 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, Galitzine starred as [[George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham|George Villiers]] in the [[Sky Studios]] [[Historical drama|historical]] [[Psychological drama|psychodrama]] series ''[[Mary & George]]'', alongside [[Julianne Moore]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-16 |title='Mary & George' Brings To Life The Torrid Affair That Upended Jacobean Politics |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/mary-and-george |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2023-05-16 |title=Julianne Moore in Sky, AMC's 'Mary & George': First Images Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2023/global/news/julianne-moore-mary-george-first-images-sky-amc-1235614419/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duncan |first=Charlie |date=2023-05-16 |title=Your first look at Sky's scandalous new LGBTQ+ period drama Mary & George is here |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/16/mary-and-george-julianne-moore-nicholas-galitzine-first-images/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=PinkNews |language=en-US}}</ref> The 7-episode series released on [[Sky Atlantic]] in the UK and [[Binge (streaming service)|Binge]] in Australia on 5 March 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mary & George {{!}} Sky Originals {{!}} Sky.com |url=https://www.sky.com/watch/mary-and-george/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.sky.com}}</ref> and released for streaming on [[Starz]] in the US on 5 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Mary & George Online: Stream Full Series on STARZ |url=https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/mary-george/71640 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Starz.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


He also stars alongside [[Anne Hathaway]] in the movie ''[[The Idea of You]]'', based on the book of the same name, where he portrays a member of a fictional [[boy band]]<ref>{{cite web |date=19 September 2022 |title=Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance 'The Idea Of You' From Director Michael Showalter |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/nicholas-galitzine-joins-anne-hathaway-in-prime-video-romance-the-idea-of-you-1235121002/ |publisher=Deadline}}</ref> who enters into a relationship with Hathaway's character. The movie will stream worldwide on Amazon Prime on 2 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-31 |title=How to watch Anne Hathaway's 'The Idea of You' on Prime Video |url=https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/the-idea-of-you-on-prime-video |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=IN About Amazon |language=en}}</ref> On 6 March 2024, Amazon dropped a single from the movie's fictitious boy band. The song is titled "Dance Before We Walk".<ref>{{Cite web |title=August Moon - Dance Before We Walk Lyric Video {{!}} The Idea Of You |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJfkBpKE_w |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
He also stars alongside [[Anne Hathaway]] in the movie ''[[The Idea of You]]'', based on the book of the same name: he portrays a member of a fictional [[boy band]]<ref>{{cite web |date=19 September 2022 |title=Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance 'The Idea Of You' From Director Michael Showalter |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/nicholas-galitzine-joins-anne-hathaway-in-prime-video-romance-the-idea-of-you-1235121002/ |publisher=Deadline}}</ref> who enters into a relationship with Hathaway's character. The movie was released to worldwide streaming on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 2 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-31 |title=How to watch Anne Hathaway's 'The Idea of You' on Prime Video |url=https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/the-idea-of-you-on-prime-video |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=IN About Amazon |language=en}}</ref> On 6 March 2024, Amazon dropped a single from the movie's fictitious boy band. The song is titled "Dance Before We Walk".<ref>{{Cite web |title=August Moon - Dance Before We Walk Lyric Video {{!}} The Idea Of You |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJfkBpKE_w |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>


==Other ventures==
==Other ventures==
In 2023 Galitzine was named the first global menswear ambassador for the luxury fashion house [[Fendi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salibian |first=Sandra |date=2023-06-13 |title=Nicholas Galitzine Named Fendi's First Global Menswear Ambassador |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/fendi-names-nicholas-galitzine-first-global-menswear-ambassador-images-ad-1235680796/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year, he modeled for the brand's Menswear Fall/Winter 2023-24 global campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FENDI {{!}} Nicholas Galitzine as The First Ever Global Menswear Ambassador |url=https://www.flaunt.com/post/fendis-global-menswear-campaign-features-nicholas-galitzine-as-ambassador |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=www.flaunt.com}}</ref>
In 2023, Galitzine was named the first global menswear ambassador for the luxury fashion house [[Fendi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salibian |first=Sandra |date=2023-06-13 |title=Nicholas Galitzine Named Fendi's First Global Menswear Ambassador |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/fendi-names-nicholas-galitzine-first-global-menswear-ambassador-images-ad-1235680796/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year, he modeled for the brand's Menswear Fall/Winter 2023-24 global campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FENDI {{!}} Nicholas Galitzine as The First Ever Global Menswear Ambassador |url=https://www.flaunt.com/post/fendis-global-menswear-campaign-features-nicholas-galitzine-as-ambassador |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=www.flaunt.com}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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!scope=row style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''[[The Idea of You]]'' {{dagger|alt=Series has yet to be released}}
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| Hayes Campbell
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==Discography==
==Discography==

===Soundtrack albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row| ''The Idea of You''<br>{{small|(as part of August Moon)}}
|
* Released: May 2, 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-idea-of-you-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1733070314|title=The Idea of You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|access-date=May 2, 2024|website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
* Formats: [[LP record|LP]], [[Music download|digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]
* Label: [[Arista Records|Arista]], [[Sony Music|Sony]]
|}


===Singles===
===Singles===
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! scope="row"| "[[Somebody to Love (Queen song)|Somebody to Love]]"
! scope="row"| "[[Somebody to Love (Queen song)|Somebody to Love]]"
| 2021
| 2021
| ''[[Cinderella (2021 soundtrack)|Cinderella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]''
| ''[[Cinderella (2021 soundtrack)|Cinderella]]''
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Dance Before We Walk"<br>{{small|(as part of August Moon)}}
! scope="row"| "Dance Before We Walk"<br>{{small|(original or acoustic version as part of August Moon)}}
| 2024
| rowspan="4"| 2024
| rowspan="4" | ''The Idea of You''
| rowspan="2" | ''The Idea of You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-idea-of-you-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1733070314|title=The Idea of You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|access-date=March 9, 2024|website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Closer"<br>{{small|(as part of August Moon)}}
! scope="row"| "Closer"<br>{{small|(as part of August Moon)}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Taste"<br>{{small|(original or [[R3hab]] remix as part of August Moon)}}
|-
! scope="row"| "The Idea of You"<br>{{small|(with [[Anne-Marie]])}}
|}
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| rowspan="7"| 2015
| rowspan="7"| 2015
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| rowspan="7" |''The Beat Beneath My Feet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/64mKHaFX9opJ2sSJI9UeE0|title=The Beat Beneath My Feet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|access-date=November 21, 2023|website=[[Spotify]]}}</ref>
| rowspan="7" | ''The Beat Beneath My Feet''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/64mKHaFX9opJ2sSJI9UeE0|title=The Beat Beneath My Feet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|access-date=November 21, 2023|website=[[Spotify]]}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "Prisoner (Rooftop Version)"
! scope="row"| "Prisoner (Rooftop Version)"
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| rowspan="6"| 2021
| [[Camila Cabello]] and [[Idina Menzel]]
| [[Camila Cabello]] and [[Idina Menzel]]
| rowspan=6|''Cinderella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)''
| rowspan=6|''Cinderella''
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Whatta Man]] / [[Seven Nation Army]]"
! scope="row"| "[[Whatta Man]] / [[Seven Nation Army]]"

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Nicholas Galitzine
Galitzine in 2024
Born
Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine

(1994-09-29) 29 September 1994 (age 29)
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present

Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine (born 29 September 1994) is an English actor. He is best known for starring in the musical film Cinderella as well as romantic films Purple Hearts (2022), Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), The Idea of You (2024).

After appearing in an episode of the television series Legends in 2015, he had lead roles in the 2016 teen films High Strung and Handsome Devil. He later starred in the supernatural horror film The Craft: Legacy (2020) and the musical film Cinderella (2021), also contributing to the latter's accompanying soundtrack.

Early life

Nicholas Dimitri Constantine Galitzine[1] was born on 29 September 1994[2] in Hammersmith, London, England.[3] His father, Geoffrey Leo Alexander Galitzine, is an entrepreneur and a former financier in the city of London; his business interests include a glass-recycling business.[4] His mother, Lora Maria Konstantina Papayanni,[5] is of Greek descent.[6] His sister, Lexi Galitzine, is an illustrator and interior stylist.[7] Nicholas's grandfather changed his name from Edward Ralph Alexander Tier to Edward Ralph Alexander Galitzine on 9 April 1956. Nicholas's traceable paternal ancestors are British.[8] Galitzine attended Dulwich College.[9] In his childhood, Galitzine played rugby and football, and participated in county-level athletics competitions. He played for the Harlequins Academy until an injury to his rotator cuff made him stop playing sport.[10][11]

Career

Galitzine got his first role in the film The Beat Beneath My Feet in 2014, starring alongside Luke Perry.[12] He also performed several songs for the original soundtrack of the movie.[13]

In 2015, he appeared in one episode of the TV series Legends. He was named "Star of Tomorrow" by Screen International.[14] In 2016, he starred in the American drama High Strung, in which he played a young violinist who performs in a subway station.[15] He played a young closeted gay student in the Irish comedy-drama Handsome Devil, which was later nominated for five awards at the 15th Irish Film & Television Awards.[16]

In 2017, he took part in the New Zealand mystery drama The Changeover.[17] In The Watcher in the Woods, he played opposite the Academy Award-winning American actress, Anjelica Huston.[18] Galitzine was cast for his first major TV role in the Netflix horror drama series Chambers.[19] In 2019, he played in the drama film Share.[20]

In 2020, he played the bisexual teenager Timmy in The Craft: Legacy, which is a sequel to The Craft.[21] In 2021, he played Prince Robert in the musical film Cinderella, appearing on seven songs on the soundtrack of movie.[22] His debut single "Comfort" was released on 24 June 2022. He also starred in the Netflix movie Purple Hearts, which was released on 29 July 2022.[23]

In 2023, Galitzine portrayed high-school football player Jeff in Emma Seligman's sex comedy film Bottoms.[24] He also starred as one of the leads in the gay romantic comedy film Red, White & Royal Blue, based on the 2019 novel of the same name; he portrays the fictional Prince Henry of England opposite Taylor Zakhar Perez.[25][26] In 2024, Galitzine starred as George Villiers in the Sky Studios historical psychodrama series Mary & George, alongside Julianne Moore.[27][28][29] The 7-episode series released on Sky Atlantic in the UK and Binge in Australia on 5 March 2024,[30] and released for streaming on Starz in the US on 5 April 2024.[31]

He also stars alongside Anne Hathaway in the movie The Idea of You, based on the book of the same name: he portrays a member of a fictional boy band[32] who enters into a relationship with Hathaway's character. The movie was released to worldwide streaming on Amazon Prime Video on 2 May 2024.[33] On 6 March 2024, Amazon dropped a single from the movie's fictitious boy band. The song is titled "Dance Before We Walk".[34]

Other ventures

In 2023, Galitzine was named the first global menswear ambassador for the luxury fashion house Fendi.[35] In the same year, he modeled for the brand's Menswear Fall/Winter 2023-24 global campaign.[36]

Filmography

Film

Denotes productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Beat Beneath My Feet Tom Heath
2016 High Strung Johnnie Blackwell
Handsome Devil Conor Masters
2017 The Changeover Sorensen Carlisle
2019 Share A.J.
After Louise Barista Uncredited; additional cast
2020 The Craft: Legacy Timmy Andrews
2021 Cinderella Prince Robert
2022 Purple Hearts Luke Morrow
2023 Bottoms Jeff
Red, White & Royal Blue Prince Henry
2024 Taxon Polaroid Doctor Short film
The Idea of You Hayes Campbell

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Legends Angelo Episode: "The Legend of Terrence Graves"
2017 The Watcher in the Woods Mark Fleming TV film
2019 Chambers Elliott Lefevre Main role; 10 episodes
2024 Mary & George George Villiers Lead role; miniseries

Discography

Soundtrack albums

Title Details
The Idea of You
(as part of August Moon)

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Note
"Comfort" 2022 Also songwriter[38]

Promotional singles

List of singles
Song Year Album
"Somebody to Love" 2021 Cinderella
"Dance Before We Walk"
(original or acoustic version as part of August Moon)
2024 The Idea of You
"Closer"
(as part of August Moon)
"Taste"
(original or R3hab remix as part of August Moon)
"The Idea of You"
(with Anne-Marie)

Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"The Dream (Rock Version)" 2015 The Beat Beneath My Feet[39]
"Prisoner (Rooftop Version)" Luke Perry
"The Devil Cheated Me"
"Girl in the Wardrobe"
"Loser" Verity Pinter
"Prisoner (Battle of the Bands Version)" Verity Pinter and Luke Perry
"The Dream (Choir Version)"
"Am I Wrong" 2021 Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel Cinderella
"Whatta Man / Seven Nation Army"
"Perfect" Camila Cabello
"Perfect (Reprise)"
"Million to One / Could Have Been Me (Reprise)"
"Let's Get Loud" Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel

References

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  2. ^ "Why the internet's crushing on Nicholas Galitzine from Red, White and Royal Blue". Capital. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet the Hot Boys of the Steamy 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Movie". GQ. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ^ Jefford, Kasmira. "Green Pioneers: I love the sound of breaking glass".
  5. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine, creativo represso salvato dal cinema". Style (in Italian). Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine is Basically a Real-Life Prince". Teen Vogue. 14 August 2023. Of course, we don't know for sure the details of Galitzine's family lineage, but here is the hypothesis.
  7. ^ Galitzine, Lexi. "About". Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  8. ^ "The London Gazette 10th. April 1956 Pg: 2118". The London Gazette (40751): 2118. 10 April 1956 – via www.thegazette.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Where did Nicholas Galitzine go to school?". www.popbuzz.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine, Stars of Tomorrow 2015". ScreenDaily.com. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  11. ^ Loy Bell, Francesco (19 July 2019). "NICHOLAS GALITZINE". Wonderland. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  12. ^ Wilson, Samantha (5 December 2019). "Nicholas Galitzine: 5 Facts About Actor,25, Playing Prince Charming To Camila Cabello's Cinderella". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  13. ^ "The Beat Beneath My Feet Soundtrack Credits". IMDb. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  14. ^ Rogers, Nathaniel (2 June 2017). "Nicholas Galitzine Finds Breakout Role in Gay-Themed 'Handsome Devil' – INTERVIEW". Towleroad. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  15. ^ Farber, Stephen (15 February 2016). "'High Strung': Santa Barbara Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  16. ^ "2018 Nominations Announced for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards" (PDF). IFTA. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  17. ^ "First look At The Changeover". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  18. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine in new 'Watcher in the Woods'". StarsAndCelebs.com. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  19. ^ Petski, Denise (20 December 2018). "Netflix Sets Teen Cast For YA Horror Drama Series 'Chambers'". Deadline. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  20. ^ "'Share' Trailer: Pippa Bianco's Sundance and Cannes Darling Comes to HBO". IndieWire. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  21. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (8 October 2019). "'The Craft': Nicholas Galitzine Set For Sony, Blumhouse Revamp". Deadline. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  22. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (4 December 2019). "Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Finds Its Prince In UK Actor Nicholas Galitzine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  23. ^ "What you need to know about 'Purple Hearts' star Nicholas Galitzine". TODAY.com. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  24. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine Is a Proud 'Bottom' in New Behind-the-Scenes Pic". www.out.com. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  25. ^ Donnelly, Matt (1 June 2022). "Amazon's Gay Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Finds Leads in Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine". Variety. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  26. ^ Grobar, Matt (1 June 2022). "Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine To Topline Amazon Rom-Com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' From Director Matthew López; Clifton Collins Jr., Stephen Fry & Sarah Shahi Also Set". Deadline. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  27. ^ "'Mary & George' Brings To Life The Torrid Affair That Upended Jacobean Politics". British Vogue. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  28. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (16 May 2023). "Julianne Moore in Sky, AMC's 'Mary & George': First Images Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  29. ^ Duncan, Charlie (16 May 2023). "Your first look at Sky's scandalous new LGBTQ+ period drama Mary & George is here". PinkNews. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  30. ^ "Mary & George | Sky Originals | Sky.com". www.sky.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  31. ^ "Watch Mary & George Online: Stream Full Series on STARZ". Starz.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  32. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance 'The Idea Of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Deadline. 19 September 2022.
  33. ^ "How to watch Anne Hathaway's 'The Idea of You' on Prime Video". IN About Amazon. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  34. ^ "August Moon - Dance Before We Walk Lyric Video | The Idea Of You". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
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  36. ^ "FENDI | Nicholas Galitzine as The First Ever Global Menswear Ambassador". www.flaunt.com. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  37. ^ "The Idea of You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  38. ^ "Nicholas Galitzine – Artist Profile". Spotify. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  39. ^ "The Beat Beneath My Feet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 21 November 2023.

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