"Wish she wasn’t in it": The White Lotus fans are not taking too kindly to Parker Posey after the whole Blake Lively debacle 

Parker Posey's casting for The White Lotus Season 3 has caused fans controversy, though not in the way one would initially think. An old 2016 interview between Posey and Blake Lively has resurrected public scrutiny. Lively had sarcastically brushed off congratulations regarding her pregnancy and how Posey's reactions were thought of as snubbing and complicit.

This has led to claims of bullying the interviewer, Kjersti Flaa. Consequently, fans have been disappointed, struggling to distinguish between Parker Posey and her character. Posts on sites such as Reddit point to a split fan base, with some urging a boycott of the show based on the scandal.

Nevertheless, anticipation for the new season is high, with many loving to see Posey play Victoria Ratliff, a rich Southern matriarch. The scandal has brought a complicated element to the hype for The White Lotus Season 3.

Following are a few of the most significant fan reactions to the casting of Parker Posey on The White Lotus Season 3.

One Reddit user expressed anger at Posey's involvement, noting the way in which the notorious interview has soured their opinion of her.

"Is Parker Posey tainted for anyone else? From that frigging Blake Lively 'congrats on your little bump' interview. Both women were so rude. I’m genuinely excited for the new season, but damn I wish she wasn’t in it." — Fun_Air_7780

Another user went even further, implying that Posey should be criticized for her actions during the interview.

"I cant stand Parker Posey since that interview with Blake. I want her to get cancelled too. She could have helped the interviewer but decided to bully by siding with Blake by having their own conversation. She's so sneaky as she hasn't mentioned one thing since this has all come out. She's definitely a narcissist like Blake." — cyberarc83

Some fans feel the interview only confirmed what they had suspected about Parker Posey’s personality.

"I’ve never liked Parker Posey and now that I’ve seen that interview and especially the extended version where she rolls her eyes, I feel validated. I always had a feeling she was a mean girl in real life and it turns out she is. Blake is too. That’s why they get along. They both play the exact same character in every one of their projects because they don’t act, they just play themselves." — xo_loud

Others offered their disapproval of Parker Posey in a lighter vein, however.

"Damn Parker brought her bad juju to S3!" — baconcandle2013

Others found Parker Posey's behavior in the interview to be unacceptable. One user even mentioned that they would avoid her work in general.

"Watch the latest uncut tail end of that interview just posted by Flaa. The eye-rolling by Parker is disgraceful. I’m boycotting her. And to never apologize? What a b***h." — ComprehensiveSky7642

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Was the Blake Lively interview a career-tarnishing moment for Parker Posey?

The infamous interview has generated universal talk regarding the conduct of celebrities in media environments.

Although Lively was the prime target for ridicule over her haughty response, Posey's passive role has attracted similar condemnation. Posey's choosing to roll her eyes and seemingly support Lively over the interviewer, according to fans, was an unwarranted exhibition of snobbery.

The controversy has been strong. Some loyal Posey followers say they are unable to even watch her now without remembering the incident. Others say the outrage is exaggerated and that Posey was merely stuck in an awkward moment.

Yet with the fury still burning, there is no slowdown in the controversy.

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Will the fans' disapproval for Parker Posey impact The White Lotus Season 3?

With The White Lotus being one of the most well-received shows by HBO, only time will tell if this controversy in regards to Posey impacts the show's viewership. Traditionally, fan upset over casting choices has never had much of an effect on a show's popularity, but Posey's situation is different given the continued conversation around the interview.

Since The White Lotus is an ensemble show, Posey's character might not be lead enough to change people's opinions completely. For those who thought her attitude was distasteful, though, her appearance would be a recurring reminder of what happened, making it more difficult to get immersed in the show.

HBO hasn't made any statements regarding the backlash, but with her character's accent and lorazepam issues, all eyes are on the reactions of audiences.

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The White Lotus Season 3 is now streaming on Max.

Next up: What does Victoria's nightmare mean in The White Lotus Season 3?