The Making of a Royal Rom-Com with Adrian Powers

In this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by Adrian Powers, co-writer and director of the A Royal in Paradise trilogy (released in the US as the A Prince in Paradise films) for a behind the scenes look at how these feel good romantic comedies come to life: from the first spark of an idea to the final edit.Adrian takes us through his journey from making home movies to film school, where he learned every job on set, and explains why that hands on experience matters when shooting a rom-com on a tight schedule. We talk casting, rehearsals, finding a believable prince, and the art of directing actors without over directing them.We also dig into the trilogy’s storytelling choices: why the identity reveal comes earlier than expected, how the second film raises the stakes through family and holiday tension, and why the third shifts the conflict beyond the couple. Plus, Adrian shares what it’s like to shoot a Christmas castle movie in the Australian summer.Along the way, we unpack the influences behind the films, from ’90s rom-coms and Disney fairy tales to Superman’s secret identity, as well as the character journeys that give the trilogy its heart. Pour yourself a glass, get cozy, and press play! Cheers!Send us an email to [email protected]! We'd love to hear your thoughts!Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/mood-of-summer