The White Lotus Season 3:?The White Lotus is back with its third season, and this time, Mike White's satirical drama is tackling the themes of religion and spirituality. The new season, set up in Thailand, features a brand new cast, including Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Michelle Monaghan, who play three longtime friends, and Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins, who portray a couple with a significant age gap.
However, one name who has taken over our social media feed like anything is Patrick Schwarzenegger, starring as Saxon Ratliff, the eldest son of a wealthy couple whose finances are in jeopardy. The family is rounded out by his parents, Timothy (Jason Isaacs) and Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey), as well as his siblings, daughter Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and son Lochlan (Sam Nivola).
If you are a fan of Mike White's series, Patrick Schwarzenegger in The White Lotus Season 3 is who Theo James was in the second part, a character you would want to loathe but can't thanks to his charming looks.
He's become a social media sensation with the release of just one episode, thanks to his full-frontal naked scene. On the other hand, he has also managed to irk some for leading the incestuous siblings subplot.
But who is Patrick Schwarzenegger, and where have we seen him before? Let's explore.
Patrick Schwarzenegger is an actor and model. He stars in the main cast of The White Lotus season 3 as Saxon, the eldest son of the central family. The show has a history of featuring complex and often unlikable characters, and season 3 seems to be following suit. In a recent interview, Patrick described his character as a "douche," hinting at the drama to come.
Does his famous surname ring any bells? You guessed it! Patrick is the son of Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. His father recently showed his support on Instagram, sharing a photo of the two at the season 3 premiere. Arnold also revealed that Patrick will have a nude scene in the show, asserting that the apple did not fall far from the tree.
Referencing his own nude scene in The Terminator, he wrote, "I was so pumped to take a break from filming to celebrate @patrickschwarzenegger at the White Lotus Season 3 premiere. What a show!
"I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say¡ªthe apple doesn¡¯t fall far from the tree. Don¡¯t miss it this Sunday¡ªtrust me." Talk about a proud papa!
The 31-year-old has also starred in other projects, including the documentary series The Staircase and the sports drama series American Sports Story. However, he's perhaps best known for his role as Luke Riordan/Golden Boy in the Amazon series Gen V, a spin-off of the popular show The Boys. In the Amazon Prime Video original, Patrick plays a university student who possesses superhuman abilities, including super strength, pyrokinesis, fire manipulation, and flight.
You may have also seen Patrick Schwarzenegger in other projects, such as the 2018 film Midnight Sun, where he played the role of Charlie, and the 2019 film Daniel Isn't Real, where he played the role of Daniel. He has also worked as a model, appearing in campaigns for various brands.
Landing a role in The White Lotus was a dream come true for Patrick. In a recent interview with GQ, he shared that he and his family, including his girlfriend Abby Champion, were huge fans of the show. They would watch it together every Sunday during the first and second seasons, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patrick recalled that his family would often joke about how he would be perfect for a role in the show, saying, "Why didn't you audition for this show? Why aren't you in this? This role would've been perfect for you, blah, blah, blah." When he finally got the chance to audition for season 3, Patrick felt a sense of determination, saying, "I got to nail this. I got to get this."
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