It is hard to believe that Galitzine’s acting gig is a career that almost wasn’t.

“There was a girl going up to Edinburgh that I really liked,” he admitted toThe Cut.

“I did this production, and I just loved it,” the actor toldGQ.

Nicholas Galitzine Idea of You premiere

He added, “It felt like pure life.”

The whole experience led Galitzine to believe that a successful acting career would be a breeze.

Of course, he later discovered it doesn’t quite work like that.

Close up of Nicholas Galitzine wearing glasses in The Beat Beneath My Feet

Nevertheless, Galitzine received high praise for his big-screen debut.

In an interview withThe Cuthe reflected on how he’s been inspired by Pattinson’s work.

“He’s made some amazing choices since Twilight,” he said.

Close up of Nicholas Galitzine with black hair in black shirt in The Changeover

Galitzine plays Elliot LeFevre, the donor’s twin brother who is recovering from a heroin addiction.

“His predicament is not your typical addict story,” the actor toldWonderland.

“He very much becomes the moral compass of the show,” Galitzine continued.

Nicholas Galitzine wearing blue shirt with earbuds in Chambers

How did I get to this point?"

So what changed his mind?

“I think it’s a much more humanized version of a fairy-tale prince.

Close up of Nicholas Galitzine in black coat in Cinderella

He’s much more real, he’s much more honest, less archetypal,” he told WWD.

He focused on cardio but right before filming, he was asked to “beef up.”

Fun as it was, it was also a little daunting as Galitzine had never done a true comedy.

Nicholas Galitzine with buzz cut in Purple Hearts

“You almost have to forget all about that and just be present and tell the truth.”

The movie was such a success that both actors are said to be returning for asequel.

“For me, I just saw these people as wonderfully textured humans.”

Nicholas Galitzine in football jersey pointing in Bottoms

So, yeah, I’m all for the sex scene," he told GQ.

We’re betting that audiences are here for it, too.

She’s not wrong.

Nicholas Galitzine in coat and tie with Taylor Zakhar Perez in Red White and Royal Blue

“The way critics and audiences have taken to it has been so exciting.”

Earlier, he toldBustle, “Just getting to watch [Moore] was so enlightening.”

Galitzine was a fan of Moore’s long before they became an onscreen duo.

Nicholas Galitzineand Julianne Moore in period costumes in Mary & George

Wonder what he’ll manifest next?

“The campaign was a lot of fun.