Overview

• Netflix announced a second season of The Royals on June 5, extending the romantic drama of a royal family turned luxury bed-and-breakfast
• Khatter said he pushed back on shirtless scenes with the show’s creators, arguing some moments did not require him to appear bare-chested
• Critics gave the series mixed reviews for its superficial storyline and lackluster performances, but it still became one of Netflix’s most-watched dramas
• To prepare for his role in The Royals, Khatter bulked up extensively before losing roughly 8–10 kilograms for Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound
• Homebound premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and received a nine-minute standing ovation