Washington, April 12
Patrick Schwarzenegger's fiancee Abby Champion was left stunned after watching the provocative intimacy scene in 'The White Lotus', where Schwarzenegger's character Saxon participates in a sexual intercourse with his brother Lochlan, played by Sam Nivola, and Chloe, played by Charlotte Le Bon.
Schwarzenegger had been sworn to secrecy about the show's plot twists, but Abby couldn't resist asking about the smaller details.
"My fiancee was nagging me nonstop when I booked the role," Patrick said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, adding, "She was like 'You gotta tell me who dies.' And I'm like, 'I'm not telling you who dies,'" as per E! News.
After Schwarzenegger eventually revealed that he does hook up with someone in the season, Abby was shocked to discover that it was with his on-screen brother.
"She was like, 'You got with your brother?!'" Patrick recalled, adding, "She was like, 'You should've told me that earlier. We would've had no fights,'" as quoted by E! News.
Sam Nivola, who played Lochlan, shared that filming the sex scene was nerve-racking, especially since it was his first time filming such a scene.
"I was totally nervous. I'm a very anxious person, so I'm always nervous, especially on a big job like that," he told Variety in an earlier interview.
Casting director Meredith Tucker revealed that some actors were hesitant to take on the role due to the show's explicit content.
He said, "For that stuff with the brothers, we had to tell people beforehand... I think maybe one kid for Sam's role dropped out, but some of these kids were barely 18, so I could understand."
— ANI
Reader Comments
I love how real Abby's reaction was! 😂 Most of us would be shocked seeing our partner in that kind of scene, especially with a sibling storyline. Props to her for handling it with humor!
While I appreciate the show pushing boundaries, I do wonder if the incestuous theme was necessary for the plot. The actors did great work, but the premise feels a bit sensational just for shock value.
Sam Nivola seems so sweet in interviews! Can't imagine how nerve-wracking that must've been for his first intimate scene. Major respect for actors who take on challenging roles like this.
The White Lotus never disappoints with its wild storylines! Though I'm still recovering from season 2... not sure I'm ready for whatever this season has in store ðŸ¿
Patrick and Abby's relationship seems so healthy - the way they can joke about this shows great communication. Relationship goals right there!
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