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Nicholas Galitzine has turn out to be the web’s newest boyfriend. After touchdown his breakout function in Camila Cabello‘s Cinderella, he quickly hit heartthrob status — especially now that he’s starred alongside Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You. However, 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 identify as a straight man, but I have been a part of some incredible queer stories,” he instructed GQ throughout an interview that was revealed on Wednesday, May 8. “I felt a sense of uncertainty sometimes about whether I’m taking up someone’s space, and perhaps guilt.”
However, Nicholas sees his performances as three-dimensional moderately than simply specializing in one attribute, together with sexuality.
“At the same time, I see those characters as not solely their sexuality,” he added. “I am Nick, and I’m not my role.”
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 Red, White & Royal Blue, which was launched final 12 months.
While discussing his blossoming movie profession, Nicholas identified that he turned fascinated in males who’re “trapped” by the idea of masculinity.
“I was a very scared young man. And I think a lot of men are really scared,” he identified. “I think they’re scared of their own mortality. I think they’re scared of being found out. There’s this notion in masculinity that you have to be in control and certain of everything.”
Although many followers have swooned over his bodily look, Nicholas can be identified for his modesty. While talking with the publication, he identified that he has felt “compared” to different actors whereas itemizing out his insecurities.
“Look, I can speak about this ‘cause Taylor [Zakhar-Perez]’s a close friend of mine,” he famous, referring to his Red, White & Royal Blue co-star. “But Taylor is like an Adonis. It was difficult in some aspects, being so closely compared to him.”
Aside from his character, Nicholas additionally addressed his on-screen intimate scenes. In The Idea of You, his character, Hayes Campbell, sleeps with Anne’s character, Solène Marchand, a number of instances all through the film.
“You don’t see any bare body parts, you don’t get thrusting. Hayes is kind of worshipping her,” Nicholas clarified. “That aftercare scene was so sexy. Someone asked me once when I feel most loving, and not to be too crass, but it can sometimes be after sex, because that’s when you shed all your vulnerabilities.”