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Patrick Schwarzenegger Slams White Lotus Character: ‘A Despicable Douche Who Leads with His Penis’

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Patrick Schwarzenegger labels his contentious character, Saxon Ratliff from The White Lotus, as a detestable jerk who acts impulsively based on his feelings rather than reason.

Last week saw the release of the highly praised third season of Mike White’s show, further intensifying the graphic sexual content that has been a defining feature since its premiere in 2021.

In the initial episode, Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s son, aged 31, bared all, leaving viewers speechless with an astonishing full-frontal nudity display.

The audience has become intrigued by the character following speculation about an incestuous connection between him, portrayed by Sam Nivola, and his on-screen siblings, Sarah Catherine Hook, due to hints in the show.

Patrick stated to The Sun, “Saxon behaves in an arrogant and crude manner, often relying on his masculinity. I find him repulsive and shocking.

Talking about his striking nude scenes, the actor confessed that Director White made him quit his workout routine because he overdid it at the gym during filming in Thailand.

Following a hectic filming schedule for the drama “Billy Knight” with Al Pacino, Patrick resumed his early morning weightlifting routine diligently upon arriving in Asia at 4 am.

In comparing episodes one and three, it became apparent that I had significantly increased my muscle mass and overall size.

Mike said, “Hey, buddy, you need to cut back on your weightlifting. You’re becoming too bulky. It doesn’t fit with the overall look.

Earlier, Patrick shared that it was his reaction when the creator, author, and director White informed him that the part required him to appear without clothes.

In his conversation with The Sunday Times Style Magazine, Patrick clarified that he wasn’t fully aware of how much nudity would be involved. During auditions, you don’t receive the entire script, so specific details are unknown. It’s only during the signing process that they ask if you’re comfortable with nudity.

The actor wholeheartedly endorsed White’s concept for the character, emphasizing: “This character, right from the beginning to the end, is utterly absurd and the kind of individual who wouldn’t hesitate to stroll around his room bare as a feather without a hint of embarrassment.

He tends to engage flirtatiously with any female he encounters at the pool, regardless if she is a mother or in her early twenties.

Despite the controversial sequences, Patrick remained eager about the role, confessing that he had envisioned himself playing it.

In 2023, when an audition opportunity arose, the actor, who had gained significant recognition for his part in Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens, found himself eager to participate. On the very same day, he prepared and recorded his self-tape submission.

He firmly believed that he had no chance of succeeding, given everyone else seemed eager for the same thing. However, with his deep-rooted fandom of the show dating back to its inception, this aspiration had been a longstanding dream of his, which he felt he had somehow brought about.

Landing the role required certain compromises, as the young actor postponed his wedding to his long-term partner, Abby Champion, just a week after proposing, following the successful casting.

Due to their seven-month stay in Thailand, the couple postponed their wedding to a later date this year.

Indeed, it appears that the efforts put forth were justified, given that the premiere of The White Lotus’s third season garnered unprecedented audience figures.

Last Sunday evening in the U.S., a highly acclaimed show with an illustrious cast including Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, and Michelle Monaghan was unveiled, attracting approximately 2.4 million viewers across various platforms, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

In the second season, Theo James opted for a prosthetic genitalia, humorously stating to Variety that it appeared as if someone had swiped it “from a donkey grazing in a meadow.

In the manner of his father during his famous Pumping Iron years in the ’70s and ’80s, Patrick’s performances evoked memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor, who was then a prominent figure in bodybuilding at 77.

Recently, Arnie enthusiastically praised his son’s role on White Lotus and seemed to express his satisfaction with the nude scene, subtly suggesting that he too had a daring scene in The Terminator.

He exclaimed: “What an amazing performance! It’s hard to pretend I wasn’t expecting a nude scene from him, given his family background. Believe me, you don’t want to miss it this Sunday!

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2025-02-24 12:22

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