Actor Jason Isaacs, a Golden Globe nominee, has no qualms about sparking controversy after wearing a Duke Blue Devils t-shirt on the HBO show’s Season 3 finale event. The scene in question showed his character Timothy Ratliff fantasizing about shooting himself and his family while wearing the shirt.
Duke University publicly criticized the show, calling it “troubling” and stating that it “does not reflect our values or who we are.” However, Isaacs dismissed their concerns, saying he found the situation amusing. He plans to keep the shirt despite criticism from the school, as he loves the color blue.
Isaacs’ reaction highlights the challenges of researching a character’s background before taking on a role. The actor poked fun at himself for not knowing more about Duke University before playing his character. Despite the controversy, Isaacs remains lighthearted and respectful in his comments.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/04/jason-isaacs-duke-viral-white-lotus-criticism-amusing-1236367140