I was tired of reading about Nicholas Galitzine’s mouth. In multiple profiles and interviews, there it was, some kind of description of his lips. Yes, of course, the actor is stunningly handsome, but surely there should be more emphasis placed on what’s coming out of that mouth, what he has to say as an actor, as a person forging a place for himself in the world. 

Interestingly, Galitizine has been on a similar path of proving himself; one that’s just starting to change over his last ten years in the entertainment industry. Because while it can be beneficial to start out as the swoonworthy male ingénue, having a wide-ranging career can take some time and some convincing to powers that be–Galitzine cites among his acting inspirations Christian Bale, Robin Williams, Paul Newman, and Ryan Gosling. 

The actor seeks to do this in all of his roles, whether it’s comedic or dramatic fare, and he’s busy creating opportunities for himself to do both. His forthcoming work includes The Return of Stanley Atwell, in which he stars as the main character in a psychosexual thriller alongside Damian Lewis, and The Mosquito Bowl, a sports drama featuring Ray Nicholson and Bill Skarsgård, which will be released in theaters on October 30th, 2026, and on Netflix starting November 25, 2026.

He’s also been producing, serving as both executive producer and actor on the 2025 indie fantasy 100 Nights of Hero as well as an upcoming film with director Gus Van Sant. Many of his dream roles are being realized. But as a person shaping himself in the public eye, Galitizine is, too.

The actor seeks to do this in all of his roles, whether it’s comedic or dramatic fare, and he’s busy creating opportunities for himself to do both. His forthcoming work includes The Return of Stanley Atwell, in which he stars as the main character in a psychosexual thriller alongside Damian Lewis, for example. He’s also been producing, serving as both executive producer and actor on the 2025 indie fantasy 100 Nights of Hero, as well as an upcoming film with director Gus Van Sant in which he will both produce and star. Many of his dream roles are being realized. But as a person shaping himself in the public eye, Galitizine is, too. Here, he discusses not just Masters of the Universe, but swimming against the current of public perception, life as a prince and a Barbie, and the importance of authenticity to his work. 

This cover story appears in the pages of VMAN 57: now available for purchase!

Photography Luigi & Iango

Fashion Anna Trevelyan

Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Gan

Grooming Jamie Taylor (A-Frame) using Roz Hair

Casting Greg Krelenstein (GK-LD)

Editor Kev Ponce

Videographer Bell Soto

Video Editor Santiago Montes

Executive Producer Alexey Galetskiy

Production Coordinator Ashton Wilson

Production Assistant Max Doraev

Fashion Assistants Dougie Newton, Tatiana Isshac

Digital Technician Amanda Yanez

Lighting Director Tutu Lee