Taylor Zakhar Perez is going shirtless for his new cover story!

The 34-year-old Red, White & Royal Blue actor posed for the cover of VMAN 56, hitting newsstands starting on March 16.

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The accompanying photo shoot was shot by Luigi & Iango, and styled by Jason Bolden.

During the conversation, he spoke about his passion for producing.

“Producing is where I’m really stretching myself these days, and honestly, it’s one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Right now, I’m quietly developing a handful of projects that hit me hard, stories with real depth, real intention. Acting will always be my first love, the rush of stepping into a character, breathing life into a scene, there’s nothing like it. Now, being able to shape the narrative from behind the camera as well, having a hand in what gets made and how. That feels like the natural next chapter. It’s evolution. It’s control. It’s having agency in your own career and not having to wait for a call,” he said.

He also addressed the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel in the works.

“Stepping back into Alex after all this time feels like reuniting with an old friend who’s grown up alongside you. The first film was this whirlwind of discovery, for the character, for me, for the audience, and now there’s this added layer of maturity that Alex clearly didn’t have in the first one. It’s not about recreating the magic; it’s about honoring how these wildly ambitious characters would realistically evolve,” Taylor said.

For more, head to VMAN.com.

He also just posed for a hot Lacoste campaign this year.