CBS Morning hosts questioned actor Jason Isaacs about his nude scene in the HBO series The White Lotus, and he responded with a mix of defensiveness and humor. The exchange came after Gayle King asked if the scene was prosthetic or not.
Isaacs stated that people were debating it online and brought up the lack of similar discussions around actresses’ bodies, particularly Mikey Madison’s Oscars win. He noted a double standard in how men’s bodies are talked about in comparison to women’s.
Host Tony Dokoupil pressed Isaacs on the prosthetic aspect, but the actor dodged further questions. When asked if he was “having therapy,” Isaacs joked that his character would be non-nude in future projects, implying it might get easier for him.
Isaacs also discussed his approach to portraying Timothy Ratliff, a character struggling with life’s challenges. He revealed that the script had called for on-screen nudity, but jokingly said he’d “keep his powder dry” in future episodes.
The conversation highlighted Isaacs’ commitment to his craft and willingness to take risks as an actor.
Source: https://ew.com/jason-isaacs-has-awkward-white-lotus-tv-interview-full-frontal-scene-11697746