Nicholas Galitzine Admits He Has ‘Guilt’ for Portraying ‘Queer Stories’ While Identifying As Straight
Nicholas Galitzine has turn out to be the web’s newest boyfriend. After touchdown his breakout position in Camila Cabello‘s Cinderella, he rapidly hit heartthrob standing — particularly now that he’s starred alongside Anne Hathaway in The Thought of You. Nonetheless, the 29-year-old actor has additionally performed homosexual characters all through his profession, which he addressed in a brand new interview whereas admitting he has “guilt” as a result of he identifies as straight.
“I establish as a straight man, however I’ve been part of some unbelievable queer tales,” he advised GQ throughout an interview that was printed on Wednesday, Could 8. “I felt a way of uncertainty generally about whether or not I’m taking over somebody’s house, and maybe guilt.”
Nonetheless, Nicholas sees his performances as three-dimensional reasonably than simply specializing in one attribute, together with sexuality.
“On the similar time, I see these characters as not solely their sexuality,” he added. “I’m Nick, and I’m not my position.”
The English actor presently stars alongside Julianne Moore in Mary & George, through which he performs George Villiers, who has a sexual relationship with James VI. His most well-known homosexual character, although, is Prince Henry from Crimson, White & Royal Blue, which was launched final 12 months.
Whereas discussing his blossoming movie profession, Nicholas identified that he grew to become fascinated in males who’re “trapped” by the idea of masculinity.
“I used to be a really scared younger man. And I believe a whole lot of males are actually scared,” he identified. “I believe they’re frightened of their very own mortality. I believe they’re frightened of being came upon. There’s this notion in masculinity that it’s important to be in management and sure of every little thing.”
Though many followers have swooned over his bodily look, Nicholas can also be identified for his modesty. Whereas talking with the publication, he identified that he has felt “in contrast” to different actors whereas itemizing out his insecurities.
“Look, I can talk about this ‘trigger Taylor [Zakhar-Perez]’s a detailed good friend of mine,” he famous, referring to his Crimson, White & Royal Blue co-star. “However Taylor is like an Adonis. It was troublesome in some elements, being so carefully in comparison with him.”
Apart from his persona, Nicholas additionally addressed his on-screen intimate scenes. In The Thought of You, his character, Hayes Campbell, sleeps with Anne’s character, Solène Marchand, a number of occasions all through the film.
“You don’t see any naked physique components, you don’t get thrusting. Hayes is type of worshipping her,” Nicholas clarified. “That aftercare scene was so attractive. Somebody requested me as soon as once I really feel most loving, and to not be too crass, however it might generally be after intercourse, as a result of that’s while you shed all of your vulnerabilities.”