Sam Nivola Says Patrick Schwarzenegger Is ‘Like a Brother’ to Him

Spoilers for the latest episode of The White Lotus follow.

This week, “The White Lotus” has now been known as “The Dangerous Brothers.” In this episode, Lochlan (Sam Nivola) not only kissed his brother Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), but he also performed an intimate act with him. Rest assured, it was just as uncomfortable for everyone involved, including the actors. As Nivola shared with Variety, “Filming that scene felt quite inappropriate.” Stanislavski enthusiastically echoes from afar, “Use that quote!

Nivola stated, “Kissing Patrick felt strange because he’s a close friend of mine. Plus, to make matters more awkward, we’re both straight. If it had been our first encounter, it might not have felt as odd.

As a movie enthusiast, I couldn’t help but grasp Mike White’s thematic message in his work. To put it simply, the overtly sexual scene was essentially a loud, exaggerated way of expressing: “I’m going to great lengths to please Saxon, hoping it will make him feel love towards me.” However, I crossed the line, and my efforts backfired spectacularly, leaving him cold and distant. (W magazine interview)

Hand-job acting really is a test of skills. Just ask Daniel Craig.

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2025-03-24 18:55