Taylor Zakhar Perez attends the GQ Men Of The Year Celebration on November 18, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. Source: Leon Bennett/Getty Images

Getting to Know Rising Actor and 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Star Taylor Zakhar Perez

Shawn Laib READ TIME: 14 MIN.

From "Love, Simon" to "Bros," there has been a mixed bag of queer comedies in the last five years for audiences but it's always an exciting when a new LGBTQ+ romcom comes out. Amazon's Prime Video will release a new addition to the genre on August 11 with "Red, White & Royal Blue."

The upcoming film, directed by out Tony-award winning playwright Matthew Lopez ("The Inheritance"), gives us some of the same vibes as the Netflix series "Young Royals" with the plot focusing on the son of a United States president falling in love with a British prince. Taylor Zakhar Perez, known for starring in teen film series "The Kissing Booth" and his role as a porn model in the Starz drama "Minx," is leading the film, set to star as the first son of the U.S. The actor's charismatic appeal and chiseled thirst traps are the best way to get acquainted with him and excited about his upcoming portrayal in the film. Let's take a look at his Instagram!


Perez is proud of the progress he's made in his career, including his upcoming role in "Red, White & Royal Blue" and also magazine covers like this one for "GQ." Perez gives some insight into his process and how he never dreamed he'd be on the cover of one of the biggest publications in the world. He's grateful for what's happened so far and thanks the film for helping his career. Co-star Nicholas Galitzine also looks fabulous in this picture for the magazine, adding to the hype surrounding their chemistry.


Perez got the privilege of going to the Prada fashion show in June 2023 and showed off some of the best moments from his trip to Milan. His green pants and shirtless ensemble were a star of the show, catching eyes of onlookers and social media alike.


Perez and co-star Nicholas Galitzine continue to promote the film in this fun set of photos that includes the sexy actors wrestling for a ball of sorts and hiding under the confines of a beige jacket. It looks like fashion will certainly play a large part in the aesthetic of the film, and this isn't shocking due to the high-end setting and political backdrop.


Perez seems to be a fan of music and playing the guitar. The actor looks comfy and ready to practice in the confines of his hotel room in the first picture, followed by more of his adventures while on vacation in an unnamed foreign country.


Time to get a little thirstier! Perez is in a simple yet sweltering white tank top look amidst a summer backdrop on the top of his vehicle. The actor sure knows how to bring all of the attention to his thirst-worthy physique and small smile!


The shirt comes off at Coachella for Taylor Zakhar Perez! He looks like he thoroughly enjoyed himself at the music festival, and the fans online enjoyed seeing his rugged thirst trap on their timelines. The open vest look that reveals chest hair will surely get some eyes!


by Shawn Laib

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