Aubrey Plaza still hasn’t seenThe White Lotusseason 2 despite her starring role in it. The critically acclaimed HBO anthology series debuted its second season in October 2022 to critical acclaim and skyrocketing viewership. For its sophomore season,The White Lotustraveled from Hawaii to Italy for a luxurious European vacation.The White Lotus’s expansive castsaw Plaza star as Harper, the wife of Ethan Spiller (Will Sharpe). The pair were vacationing with friends Daphne (Meghann Fahey) and Cameron Sullivan (Theo James), with the two couples having a strained relationship that results in extramarital activities, drugged out ragers, and shifting dynamics. Plaza earned acclaim for her performance as the icy Harper, whose flirtations with Cameron begin to wear on Ethan.
It sounds like Plaza may have missed all the shenanigans, though. The actress told theWall Street Journalthat she hasn’t seen the episodes yet, but promised that she was going to at some point. The reason? She couldn’t figure out the password to her HBO Max account at the time. Plaza then goes on to say that she would’ve watched it already if HBO had provided a DVD before lamenting the fact that studios don’t really send those out anymore. Check out the video below:
The White Lotus Season 2 Is One Of Aubrey Plaza’s Best Roles
Harper Allowed Plaza To Explore Another Side Of Her Acting Abilities
In the past,Plaza’s various television and movie roleshave leaned more into comedy, with the star rising to prominence during her time onParks & Recreationas April. After that show ended, Plaza got the chance to begin exploring a wider range of roles, and she has since garnered acclaim for turns inLegion,Black Bear, andEmily the Criminal.
Season 2 ofThe White Lotuswas another acclaimed role for Plaza — Harper is initially uptight and standoffish, only letting loose when her husband’s friend Cameron begins to pull her out of her shell. It’s a dynamic performance, one that, like the show, blends dry humor with a cool glamour that results in Harper and Ethan’s marriage facing their toughest challenge yet.
What’s Next For The White Lotus?
Season 3 Is Expected To Premiere In 2025
The White Lotusseason 3is set to take place in Thailand. Little else is known about the plot beyond that, including what the season’s central mystery may be, but the cast of characters is as expansive as ever. Its stars include Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Natasha Rothwell, the latter of whom will be returning as Belinda after appearing in the first season.
With such a stacked cast and coming off its most popular season yet, the upcoming third entry is eagerly awaited, especially when considering thatThe White Lotusseason 3’s Thailand locationis sure to change the dynamic of the show once again. Hawaii and Italy are distinct locales and Thailand will be the same, with the country’s rich history, beautiful landscape, and complex culture ripe for exploration in the new season.
