Alex confesses his love to Henry after walking in the rain to get to Henrys castle.
It did feel very Mr. Darcy, Zakhar Perez said on a panel at Deadlines Contenders Television.
It felt a little Ryan Gosling inThe Notebook,10 Things I Hate About Youin that realm of films.
Those are things you watch growing up and youre like I want to make that feeling for this film.
Matthew Lopez and Ted Malawer adapted Casey McQuinstons book.
We all want to feel good and feel like love wins, Schechter said.
The stakes for this, the obstacles felt so real and universal.
Anyone could understand why it would be hard for these people to be together.
Produced during the pandemic, Zakhar Perez and Galitzine had to meet first over Zoom.
Zakhar Perez set up in his sisters kitchen.
Youre not connecting like were connecting right now, eye to eye.
Once on set, Zakhar Perez and Galitzine got very close.
In one of the films early scenes, Henry and Alex fall into a cake together.
We smelt like sweet cream for probably three days, both of us, Zakhar Perez said.
I think he found some in his ear two days later.
I was like Nick, you gotta clean your ears better.
It was a great time.
Schechter acknowledged a desire amongst fans and filmmakers for a sequel.
Everyone wants another party when a partys good so I dont know, Schechter said.
People are very busy.
Check out the panel video above.
