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Mike White developed The White Lotus, a dark comedy-drama series. Each season is set in a different luxury resort, following the guests and staff as their hidden concerns emerge.
The show is set in Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand. It has won critical praise and several honors, including Emmys and Golden Globes. The series is accessible on HBO and Max, with new episodes running on a regular basis.
In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Mike White, the man behind The White Lotus, disclosed that he didn't recognize Lisa from Blackpink at first. He was at first hesitant, but her audition made her stand out. In an interview for THACCA: Global Soft Power 2025 in Thailand:
"I know this sounds crazy, but I did not know who Lisa was. I did not know Blackpink. I'm not a K-pop aficionado. So sorry!"
More about The White Lotus creator talking about Lisa’s casting
Mike White developed The White Lotus, a popular television program. It takes place in a luxury resort and chronicles the lives of both wealthy guests and hotel employees. The program is noted for combining drama, mystery, and dark comedy.
The show's creator, Mike White, has a long list of successful endeavors to his name. He made a unique choice in casting Lisa in a key part in the latest season of The White Lotus.
As per reports by TimesNow News, White stated:
"I heard that she was interested, and I knew from the rumblings around the production team how important she was. I was like I don't know if the show needs that kind of attention, and it sounded like there might be security issues with her and coming to set. For someone like me, it was already too much scrutiny. But then she came in and auditioned and she was just so lovely, and she couldn't have been a better actress."
"She brought a lot of attention for the show, and she's been an incredible ambassador for the show. She was just a great person to work with and I would work with her again. I think she's gonna have a huge acting career beyond, you know, obviously all the other things she's doing."
White shared some unique information related to Lisa in an interview with Hollywood Reporter.
"Her audition was amazing. And Lisa’s so nice and uncomplicated, but I still didn’t want to cast her. I’m just used to not having so much attention"
He added that people cried when she was cast, and her actions are heavily scrutinized.
In addition to films, Mike wrote the screenplay for the film School of Rock and created Enlightened. White is skilled at creating compelling plots and nuanced characters.
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He frequently explores human behavior and the conflicts that accompany it in his presentations. One factor contributing to The White Lotus's success is its casting, as selecting the best performers for each part is essential to making the narrative come to life.
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