9 Nicholas Galitzine Movies & TV Shows to Watch Now
From a charming Prince to a himbo jock, if there's one thing to know about Nicholas Galitzine, it's that he has range.
There are two main things to know about Nicholas Galitzine...actually, make it three. One, the actor has a top-notch agent, as he remains booked and busy all year long. Two, his range is incredible, as there's truly no role he can't play (just look at his acting credits). Three, he's a Fendi ambassador — not exactly acting-related, but we can't call ourselves fashion lovers if we didn't throw that in there.
While only 29 years old, the amount of Nicholas Galitzine movies and TV shows to choose from is already impressive (and extensive) with no one role the same. It's clear that Galitzine isn't afraid to take risks and push himself with the type of characters he takes on. There's been the scrappy street violinist, condescending turned sweet jock, shy and reserved British royal, and most recently, himbo jock.
The number of Nicholas Galitzine movies and shows only grows, as he is next set to star alongside Anne Hathaway in the drama The Idea of You (a film loosely based on a Harry Styles fan-fiction). He will also star in the drama mini-series Mary & George (co-starring Julianne Moore). On his birthday, L'OFFICIEL looks back at the best Nicholas Galitzine movies and TV shows to watch right now.
His debut film role, Galitzine showed off his singing voice in the 2014 film The Beat Beneath My Feet. Co-starring Luke Perry, the film follows a shy teen boy who aspires to be a singer. He gets the help of his neighbor Steve, a former rock star who the world thinks is dead, who helps him get out of his shell and find his voice. This is not the only Nicholas Galitzine movie where he shows off his acting, singing, and dancing chops.
High Strung is a dance musical that follows a British violinist (Galitzine) who plays on the streets to make ends meet before running into a classical ballerina (Keenan Kampa), a dancer in the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts. While opposites, sparks fly as the two introduce each other to their own respective world, before coming together to compete in a renowned music competition.
In the 2016 Irish drama film Handsome Devil, Galitzine plays Conor, a star Rugby player at an all-boys school who rooms with Ned Roche (Fionn O'Shea), an ostracized gay teen. The story follows Roche's perspective, as the two roommates become close friends as Roche discovers that Conor is a closeted gay teen. This Nicholas Galitzine movie takes on the subjects of homosexuality, teen angst, and self-acceptance, along with examining the hypocrisy and toxicity of hyper-masculine environments and the private school system.
A sequel to the 1996 cult-favorite film The Craft, The Craft: Legacy is a supernatural drama that follows four teenage witches who develop unexpected powers after experimenting with witchcraft, before realizing the responsibility of handling such power is more than they thought. Galitzine plays Timmy Andrews, an obnoxious jock and bully who is bewitched into having a change of heart.
While the reception for the new Cinderella adaptation received divided reviews among watchers, the one thing all fans agreed on was Galitzine's convincing portrayal of the charming Prince Robert. A modern musical reprisal of the classic fairytale, the film follows an orphan, Cinderella (Camila Cabello) who lives with her wicked stepmother (Idina Menzel) but falls in love with the Prince with the help of her fairy godparent (Billy Porter). With catchy songs such as "Am I Wrong" and "Somebody To Love," and fun costumes, it's an easy, feel-good watch.
This movie put Nicholas Galitzine on everybody's radar. Galitzine stars alongside Sofia Carson in the Netflix original Purple Hearts. He plays Luke, a troubled marine with conservative views who meets Cassie (Carson), a struggling singer-songwriter with very opposing views. They get married strictly for Cassie to receive his military benefits, though as time goes on, they see they might not oppose each other as much as they thought.
One of his most talked-about roles to date, Galitzine stars opposite Taylor Zahkar Perez in the queer romance film Red, White, and Royal Blue. Another Nicholas Galitzine movie where he plans a royal character, this time around he is Prince Henry, a somewhat shy British royal who has a forbidden romance with the President's son, Alex Claremont-Diaz (Zahkar Perez). After release, it was an immediate success, ranked as the top-watched film on Amazon for three weeks straight, leaving many with high hopes there will be an announcement for a sequel.
While only a supporting character, Galitzine was still a scene stealer as the himbo jock Jeff in the box office hit Bottoms (starring Ayo Edebiri, Rachel Sennott, and Kaia Gerber). Much different from his typical dramatic roles, Galitzine proved to the world that he can take on comedic characters. Directed by Emma Seligman, Bottoms is a teen sex comedy that follows two unpopular best friends (Edebiri and Sennott) who start a fight club to meet and hook up with girls. An unmissable 2024 movie, Nicholas Galitzine is a great supporting character.
The Idea of You is a romantic drama film starring Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway, and one new Nicholas Galitzine movie that is not to miss. The story revolves around a woman named Claire (played by Hathaway) who, following a painful divorce, finds solace and unexpected romance with a younger man named Rory (played by Galitzine). As their relationship blossoms, they confront societal judgments and personal insecurities while navigating the complexities of love across a significant age gap. The film explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of connection, offering a poignant portrayal of love in the face of societal norms and personal obstacles.
