A kiss between Patrick Schwarzeiger’s character Saxon and Sam Nivola’s Lochlan has sent shockwaves on social media after a scene was filmed in the latest episode of HBO series The White Lotus. The brotherly moment, hinted at throughout Season 3, has left some involved feeling awkward.
In an interview with Vulture, co-star Charlotte Le Bon gave insight into filming the scene, stating that she thinks Patrick’s reaction was genuine and unsettling for him. Sam Nivola’s character took it in stride, saying “it’s fine, let’s just do it well one time and it will be over.” Le Bon plays Chloe, who instigated the moment between the two brothers.
Creator Mike White aimed to explore a larger thematic idea with the storyline, not just for shock value. However, some viewers feel that this season lacks the usual White Lotus standards. Despite this, Sam Nivola’s performance has been praised as a promising effort in his acting craft.
Not everyone shares the same opinion on Patrick Schwarzeiger’s abilities, with some calling him out for struggling to deliver believable performances. Despite this, his reaction to the scene was true to form, leaving viewers wondering if he will take action behind the scenes to improve his skills.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/patrick-schwarzeneggers-reaction-white-lotus-incest-kissing-scene-1236328900