This week, Tommy is joined by Matthew López, the co-writer and director of the highly-anticipated film, “Red, White & Royal Blue,” which is based on the best-selling novel by Casey McQuiston. Matthew opens up about why Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez were the right choices to play the leading men, the moment on-set that blew him away, the importance of the love scenes, and why leading with kindness will always be what he strives for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Red, White and Royal Blue" director and screenwriter Matthew López discusses his hit film as his debut feature. He talks about pitching to the studio, choosing his crew and cast, directing actors, and the importance of master shots. He also shares insights on shooting in the UK for a US-set movie, coping with mental health, and the challenges of sound on set. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as pre-production planning, filming challenges, and coping strategies for mental health during the process.