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‘The White Lotus’ Uncensored Oral History: Mike White and Cast Spill Season 3’s Secrets
The creator and dozens of cast and crew reveal all the inside gossip, incestuous drama and behind-the-scenes mischief of TV’s most sensational hit.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look At the White Lotus Cast Cover Shoot
THR rounded up eight castmembers in New York and seven in Los Angeles for bicoastal photo sessions.
A Secret, A Security Guard and a Halloween Party: How ‘The White Lotus’ Assembled Its Sprawling Cast
The cast and crew dish on how the drama recruited an indie icon, a global pop star, a fan favorite and one well-kept secret.
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“The show is about identity and desire — and then there’s another part of me, the mischievous gay part, that’s just like, ‘How do I create something that’s dirty and funny?’ It’s amusing to me when people approach the show in this very literal way, like the show is about incest. I’m glad we found you, but you’re not really the audience.”
mike white, Creator
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Natasha Rothwell Shares Her Take on Her White Lotus Ending
The supersized 90-minute season ender brought Rothwell’s character full circle, as she essentially becomes Tanya, the deceased fan-favorite character played by Jennifer Coolidge.
How Sam Rockwell’s Monologue Came Together
The actor and his longtime performance adviser reveal what went into nailing the shocking speech that got everyone talking.
Clockwise from left: Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Charlotte Le Bon, Parker Posey, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola and Patrick Schwarzenegger were photographed by Guy Aroch on March 16 at BOOM at the Standard, High Line in New York.
Bibb wears Loewe. Isaacs wears Thom Sweeney. Coon wears Proenza Schouler. Le Bon wears Gucci. Posey wears Valentino. Hook wears Prada. Nivola wears Bottega Veneta. Schwarzenegger wears Saint Laurent.
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Unfinished Business: The Cast Reveals Who They Think Is Most Likely to Return in Season 4
Patrick Schwarzenegger Is Happy to Bare It All
The 31-year-old actor’s turn on The White Lotus season three offers him a new audience and newfound confidence.
Aimee Lou Wood Finds a Role That She Can Sink Her British Teeth Into
The 30-year-old made a name for herself in Sex Education. But with a breakout role in The White Lotus, she’s finally learning how to act like an American.
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On That White Lotus Bromance and TV’s Incest Obsession
As the Ratliff brothers spiral over their drug-fueled encounter, THR critics dive into the recent wave of small-screen storylines about intra-familial sexual connections.
By Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han → Read the Story
Clockwise from left: Michelle Monaghan, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Natasha Rothwell, Lalisa Manobal, Jon Gries and Tayme Thapthimthong were photographed by Guy Aroch on March 21 and 22 at Pendry West Hollywood and Pendry Residences West Hollywood.
monaghan wears Tom ford. goggins wears saint laurent. wood wears dolce & gabbana. rothwell wears ferragamo. manobal wears louis vuitton. gries wears paul smith. thapthimthong wears zegna.
Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Charlotte Le Bon, Sam Nivola, Parker Posey and Patrick Schwarzenegger were photographed by Guy Aroch on March 16 at BOOM at the Standard, Highline in New York City.
Jon Gries, Walton Goggins, Lisa, Michelle Monaghan, Natasha Rothwell, Tayme Thapthimthong and Aimee Lou Wood were photographed by Guy Aroch on March 21 and March 22 at Pendry West Hollywood and Pendry Residences West Hollywood.
Artistic & Fashion Director: Alison Edmond
Visual Media Director: Ash Barhamand
Photo producer: Ava Selbach
Assistant photo editor: Naomy Pedroza
Fashion assistants: Morgan Lipsiner, Elliott Pearson and Marley Pearson
On Bibb: Loewe jacket, pants; Natasha Schweitzer earrings, Maison H ring, Grace Lee ring; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Hair: Ben Skervin at Walter Schupfer; Makeup: Shayna Goldberg at the Wall Group; Manicure: Sonya Meesh at Forward Artists.
On Coon: Proenza Schouler shirt, skirt; Maison H ring; Reza bangle, ring; Alessandra Camilla Milano earrings, Anita Ko ear cuff; Christian Louboutin shoes. Peter Butler at Tracey Mattingly; Makeup: Rebecca Restrepo at Walter Schupfer; Manicure: Sonya Meesh at Forward Artists.
On Le Bon: Gucci coat, tank, belt, pants, shoes; Boucheron jewelry. Hair: Peter Butler at Tracey Mattingly; Makeup: Mary Wiles at Walter Schupfer; Manicure: Sonya Meesh at Forward Artists.
On Nivola: Bottega Veneta shirt, tie, pants, boots. Hair: Dennis Lanni at Art Department; Skin: Deanna Hagan at Statement Artists.
On Hook: Prada dress, shoes; Reza earrings. Hair: Dennis Lanni at Art Department, Misha Shahzada at A-Frame Agency; Manicure: Sonya Meesh at Forward Artists.
On Posey: Valentino dress; Ashaha choker; Grace Lee necklace; Melissa Kaye ring; Reza ring; Boochier ring; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Hair: Rheanne White at Tracey Mattingly; Makeup: Mary Wiles at Walter Schupfer; Manicure: Sonya Meesh at Forward Artists.
On Schwarzenegger: Saint Laurent suit, shirt, tie, shoes; David Yurman jewelry. Hair: Dennis Lanni at Art Department; Skin: Deanna Hagan at Statement Artists.
On Isaacs: Thom Sweeney suit, shirt, shoes; David Yurman jewelry. Hair: Dennis Lanni at Art Department; Skin: Deanna Hagan at Statement Artists.
On Thapthimthong: Zegna suit; Buck Mason tee; David Yurman jewelry; Giuseppe Zanotti loafers. Grooming: Jamie Richmond at Exclusive Artists using Charlotte Tilbury.
On Rothwell: Ferragamo dress, shoes; Azlee earrings; Melissa Kaye ring; Renato Cipullo ring; Jenna Blake ring. Stylist: Katie Bofshever at A-Frame. Hair: Larae Burress at Texture Management Team, Yvettra Helene at First Team Management.
On Gries: Paul Smith suit, sunglasses; Piombo shirt; David Yurman jewelry; Christian Louboutin loafers. Grooming: Jamie Richmond at Exclusive Artists using Charlotte Tilbury.
On Lisa: Louis Vuitton. Hair: Glen Coco at PRTNRS; Makeup: Ariel at PRTNRS.
On Monaghan: Tom Ford gown, shoes; Azlee earrings; Maison H ear cuff, ring; Renato Cipullo ring; Melissa Kaye ring; Jenna Blake bracelet. Hair: Barb Thompson at Forward Artists, Sarah Uslan at the Visionaries Agency.
On Goggins: Saint Laurent suit, shirt, belt; his own jewelry; Christian Louboutin loafers. Grooming: Jamie Richmond at Exclusive Artists using Charlotte Tilbury.
On Wood: Dolce & Gabbana dress; Grace Lee earrings, ring; Anita Ko ear cuff, rings; Renato Cipullo ring; Gianvito Rossi shoes. Hair: Barb Thompson at Forward Artists, Makeup: Francie Tomalonis at the Visionaries Agency.