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Spoiler Alert: Details regarding “The White Lotus” Season 3 plot follow.
Patrick Schwarzenegger Reveals Fiancée Abby Champion’s Reaction to Controversial “The White Lotus” Scene
Model Abby Champion, Patrick Schwarzenegger’s fiancée, expressed utter surprise at the explicit scene featuring the actor in the forthcoming season of “The White Lotus,” mirroring the astonishment of many anticipating viewers.
Actor Kept Plot Details Secret
Schwarzenegger divulged his strategy of withholding plot specifics during a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” “I intentionally kept everyone in the dark,” he confessed to Fallon.
Fiancée’s Persistence and Ultimate Surprise
According to Schwarzenegger, Champion persistently questioned him about the storyline upon learning of his casting as Saxon Ratliff in Season 3 of the acclaimed HBO series.
“From the moment I secured the role, she relentlessly pressed me, ‘You must tell me who meets their demise!’” Schwarzenegger recounted. “Naturally, I demurred, citing confidentiality agreements, joking that series creator Mike White would dismiss me if I divulged spoilers.”
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Champion then shifted her line of questioning, inquiring about romantic entanglements. “She probed further, ‘Just hint, do you engage in any romantic relationships on the show?’ To which I responded, ‘Sweetheart, you are familiar with ‘The White Lotus.’ I cannot reveal such details.’ She persisted, ‘Simply confirm, do you have any liaisons?’ I conceded, ‘Yes.’ Her immediate follow-up was, ‘With whom? Which actresses are you paired with?’ Again, I maintained my silence,” Schwarzenegger explained.
Shocking Scene Unveiled
Champion was reportedly unprepared for the storyline that unfolded in Episodes 5 and 6. These episodes revealed Saxon’s intimate encounter with his younger brother, Lochlan Ratliff, played by Sam Nivola. The scene depicted a kiss and a hand job between the siblings during a night of intoxicated revelry.
“Her reaction was priceless when she finally watched it,” Schwarzenegger reminisced. “‘You fraternized with your brother?!’” he quoted her exclaiming, prompting laughter from Jimmy Fallon.
Co-star Sam Nivola’s Struggle with Secrecy
In contrast to Schwarzenegger’s discretion, Nivola reportedly found it challenging to maintain secrecy about the storyline.
“I did confide in my parents, though my sister is notoriously bad at keeping secrets,” Nivola previously admitted in an interview with Variety. He continued, “I am technically prohibited from disclosing any information due to strict non-disclosure agreements. However, I did inform my girlfriend, Iris Apatow, as she was present during the filming of those scenes. That essentially sums it up. I am rather apprehensive about potential legal action from HBO,” Nivola joked concerning his minor breaches of confidentiality.
“The White Lotus” Season 3 Cast and Setting
Schwarzenegger, Nivola, and Sarah Catherine Hook portray the offspring of wealthy financier Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) and his anxious wife Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey) in this season of the popular HBO anthology series. Season 3 is set against the exotic backdrop of Thailand, where filming took place.
Engagement and Future Plans
Off-screen, Schwarzenegger and Champion, who announced their engagement in December 2023 after an eight-year courtship, were seen enjoying leisure time on Thai beaches during breaks in filming last year.
The couple is reportedly planning their wedding for this upcoming summer. Schwarzenegger is the son of actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver.