"I hope he has a good ending for me somewhere": The White Lotus star Jon Gries made his feelings known about his character's fate

Jon Gries plays Greg Hunt in the HBO series The White Lotus. The show was created by Mike White and debuted in 2021 on HBO and Max. Its second season dropped on October 30, 2022, while the third premiered in February 2025 and has been the most talked-about show. In a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, the actor recalled the time when Mike called and asked him about his availability for season 2.

In the interview, he spoke about his character and how he hopes the storyline for his character ends. He hopes that Mike has some "good ending" for his character in mind. This reveals the actor's attachment to the role, while season 3 continues to explore similar themes of murder, wealth, and privilege, featuring the actor with another romantic interest, Chloe. Read on to know more about what exactly the actor revealed about his character.

What did The White Lotus star Jon Gries say about his character?

Greg, who also goes by the name Gary in The White Lotus, is portrayed as a morally ambiguous character who has a complex relationship with his wife, Tanya. He is also involved in some shady dealings that make his character a lot more unpredictable in the show. The actor revealed how, after season 1, Mike White called him to ask about his availability for season 2.

"Hey, I am writing its season 2, are you going to be available or shall I not write you?" said Mike Hunt according to Jon.

Jon immediately responded that he was available anytime for The White Lotus. When asked by Kimmel if he is one of Mike's favorite characters, he gasped a little and responded that he just hoped Mike had thought of a good ending for his character.

"Oh ghosh, no, but I hope that he has a good ending for me, I don't know, maybe this year or you never know."

What happened with Greg ahead of season 3, his character explored in The White Lotus

The show is set against the backdrop of a luxury resort, showcasing the lives of wealthy guests and staff intersecting to create a dramatic and dark web of secrets and tension. Season 1 was shot in Hawaii, while season 2 was set in Italy.

Greg is introduced in season 1 as a reserved and mysterious character who meets Tanya, his future wife, and falls for her. However, it is suggested that he was actually more interested in her money than in her. He also faked having a terminal illness, for which Tanya provided financial support.

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In season 2, Tanya, now Greg's wife, is seen going on a trip to Sicily with him. However, Greg suddenly leaves, giving the excuse of a mysterious work trip, leaving Tanya alone. As the season progresses, Greg’s true intentions are revealed—Tanya discovers that her beloved husband is plotting to kill her with the help of Quentin to inherit her wealth. Devastated by the betrayal, Tanya fights back, killing Quentin and his men in retaliation. Desperate to escape from the yacht during the shootout, she tragically slips, hitting her head on the side of a small boat before drowning.

Season 3 features Greg—now going by Gary—once again, raising the question of whether he still has cruel intentions as he dates Chloe, whom he met in Dubai through matchmaking services in The White Lotus.

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