'The White Lotus' producers didn't want to hire Patrick Schwarzenegger because of his famous last name
- Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Saxon Ratliff in season three of HBO's 'The White Lotus.'
- Producer David Bernad stated that the showrunners hesitated to cast Schwarzenegger due to his famous last name.
- Schwarzenegger expressed frustration over accusations of nepotism, wishing he had a different last name.
- Schwarzenegger's mother, Maria Shriver, clarified that he is not like his character Saxon.
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After Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Divisive Comments About Nepotism, A Producer From “The White Lotus” Revealed Why They Initially “Didn’t Want To Cast Him”
Due to that controversial sex scene, casting the Ratliff brothers involved “more auditions” and “more legwork.”View Entire Post ›

'The White Lotus' producers didn't want to hire Patrick Schwarzenegger because of his famous last name
Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon Ratliff in "The White Lotus" season three.Fabio Lovino/HBOPatrick Schwarzenegger plays Saxon Ratliff in season three of HBO's hit show "The White Lotus."Producer David Bernad said the showrunners didn't want to cast him because of his famous last name."He was just so good," Bernad told The Hollywood Reporter.Despite the Hollywood insider status it implies, Patrick Schwarzenegger's instantly recognizable name almos…
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