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Jennifer Coolidge is reacting to Natasha Rothwell returning to season 3 of , and she's intrigued about what it could mean for her character!The 61-year-old actress was in a bit of a jesting mood Wednesday while on the red carpet for the TIME 100 Gala at the Lincoln Center in New York City — where she's hosting and also being honored — and she told ET's Rachel Smith she hadn't heard about Natasha Rothwell returning to the hit HBO series. But she offered her thoughts on whether fans might see her character, Tanya McQuoid, return to haunt Rothwell's character, Belinda Lindsey, from the dead.«Oh, I didn't hear that [she was back] but now that Belinda's in.

F. Murray Abraham has issued an apology following a report alleging that the actor was let go from the Apple TV+ series,, as the result of two sexual misconduct complaints made against him. «This is a sincere and deeply felt apology,» the 83-year-old actor said in a statement to ET.

alleged sexual misconduct.“We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly,” the show’s production company, Lionsgate, said in a statement this week. “As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.”The “Amadeus” actor was reportedly given a warning after the first complaint and terminated after the second when series star and creator Rob McElhenney was informed.In “Mythic Quest,” Abraham played author and video game writer C.W.

season 3, it's been revealed that season 1 star Natasha Rothwell is set to return to creator Mike White's hit HBO series. Multiple outlets haveconfirmed that she'll be back after first appearing as hotel spa manager Belinda Lindsey. During season 1, Belinda was often seen opposite guest Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge), who took a liking to the hotel employee.

fired from the Apple TV+ show last April after two seasons following assault complaints, Rolling Stone reported on Monday.Lionsgate, the production company behind the show, issued the following statement: “We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly … As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.”The outlet revealed that there were at least two grievances that were brought up concerning Abraham’s behavior.One concern led to the “White Lotus” star getting a warning, and he was advised to stay away from some of the show’s female stars, a production insider claimed.When another incident occurred, creator and star Rob McElhenney was notified and Abraham was then sacked from the show.The “Amadeus” actor portrayed C.W. Longbottom on “Mythic Quest,” a sci-fi author and a video game writer.His character was written off in the Season 3 premiere, titled “Across the Universe,” which aired this past November.Lionsgate said in a statement last year when Abraham’s farewell was announced: “F.

US Weekly, Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton are secretly – or perhaps not so secretly, at this point – engaged. The news comes just a few weeks after the couple confirmed their romantic relationship in the first place.Rumors about their romance had been swirling for months, and Appleton finally confirmed their relationship during a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.“I’m very happy [and] very much in love,” Appleton stated during his time on the daytime talk show, which took place just this March.

This Emmy season is going to be a very fruitful one for HBO. In Drama Series alone, the prestige player has four potential nominees: “The Last of Us,” “Succession,” “House of the Dragon,” and “The White Lotus.” And, you can argue that “Succession” or “The White Lotus” have the best chance of winning out of whoever fills the rest of the eight nominee slots.

 will reportedly be set in Thailand, according to multiple outlets that have sources close to the HBO production. The reports come after creator Mike White made several comments about setting a new installment somewhere in Asia, following Maui, Hawaii, in season 1 and Sicily, Italy, in season 2. «I think it’d be fun to maybe go to a whole different continent.

The White Lotus season three will reportedly be set in Thailand.The first two seasons of Mike White’s HBO series were filmed at Four Season resorts in Hawaii and Italy, respectively. Continuing that trend, the show’s third run is expected to be shot in one of the hotel chain’s four major properties in Thailand, which are located in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and the Golden Triangle.Thailand’s Four Seasons resorts are spread across the city, country, jungle and beach, giving the new season plenty of settings to play with.White previously hinted that season three would take place in Asia and focus on “death and Eastern religion and spirituality.“The first season kind of highlighted money, and then the second season is sex,” White said in a clip attached to the season two finale.

Sydney Sweeney is settled on a comfy chair during a rare break of filming her new rom-com with Glen Powell in Australia. She's been filming six days a week, so a short break seemed in store, if not earned. Sweeney's sporting an oversized suede sweater and has her hair in a ponytail. She's also giddy, and who wouldn't be when there's a myriad of reasons.In a matter of just a few of years, the 25-year-old actress has seen her career catapulted to new heights, reaching TV's pinnacle last year when she became a double first-time Emmy nominee -- for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for .She's currently Down Under filming the yet-to-be-titled R-rated rom-com with Powell.

Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney has shared her thoughts on “nepo babies” in Hollywood.In a recent interview with The Sun, the actress noted how difficult it was for her to get into the industry, while many others effortlessly gain success due to their family connections.“I might have had to work longer to get through the same door they were able to walk through. But there’s nothing I can do,” she said.“I had no idea getting into this industry how many people have connections,” she continued.

Japanese Breakfast‘s Michelle Zauner has announced that the film adaptation of her memoir, Crying In H Mart, will be directed by Will Sharpe.The book, which arrived in 2021, explores how the death of Zauner’s mother forced a reckoning with the musician’s Korean-American identity.Zauner dealt with her grief by writing music, and explained in a press release that being creative while “embracing of Korean food and culture” made her feel closer to her late mother.The musician previously confirmed in 2021 that there would be a film adaptation of her book. Now, she has revealed that Will Sharpe, who plays Ethan Spiller in The White Lotus, will be on hand to direct.Speaking about Zauner’s memoir, Sharpe told PEOPLE: “There were lots of things that resonated with me as somebody who is half-Japanese, half-British, spent my childhood in Tokyo.

Aubrey Plaza was not in a bad mood or annoyed while onstage Sunday night at the SAG Awards. And now her co-star, Jon Gries, can vouch for that.In an interview with, Gries revealed what exactly was said onstage between him and Plaza as co-star F. Murray Abraham accepted the SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.

The White Lotus. Last night, Coolidge was gifted the prize for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her role in the hit HBO show’s second season.When accepting the award, Coolidge expressed her gratitude and acknowledged that this could be a pivotal moment in her career. “I just want to say,” she continued before becoming emotional.

Haim has opened up about becoming the “director of fun” for The White Lotus season two.The musician is credited as music consultant for the Emmy-winning series, and was invited for a one-week holiday by her friend and the show’s executive producer Dave Bernad.In an interview with W, Haim explained that she quickly coached actress Beatrice Grannò on some of her musical scenes in the series, with Bernad giving her the official role.“I was sitting with Bea, going back and forth on the piano and singing to each other,” Haim explained. “I think Dave saw this happening and saw Bea light up a bit when I was with her.

Screen Actors Guild Awards after won the top prize for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Jennifer Coolidge spoke with ET's Denny Directo about season 3 of the HBO series. While Coolidge's character, Tanya McQuoid-Hunt, was killed off at the end of season 2, fans are still hoping that she'll somehow return in the third installment of creator Mike White's ongoing social satire about various guests and employees at a luxury hotel. However, when her co-star, Jon Gries, suggested that «Jennifer play Jennifer's sister,» Coolidge quickly shut it down. «I don't think Mike's going to allow that,» she said. But Coolidge seemed more open to the idea that Pamela Anderson joins as Tanya's sister.

could have looked a little different in season 2. Executive producer David Bernad revealed Dahmer star Evan Peters was originally set to play the character of Ethan Spiller, a role that eventually went to 's Will Sharpe. «That part was the last part we cast in the season, and originally it was supposed to be Evan Peters, but for whatever reason — scheduling or timing — it didn’t work out,” Bernad revealed recently at the Berlinale Series Market in Germany, according to Deadline.In the sophomore season of HBO's Emmy-winning series, tech entrepreneur and workaholic Ethan (Spiller) goes on a couples' vacation with his wife, Harper (Aubrey Plaza); and his college friend, Cameron (Theo James), and his wife, Daphne (Meghann Fahy).Even though Peters' casting didn't work out on , Bernad shared that a late-night online search seeking fresh faces led him to Sharpe.“We were really trying to figure how to cast that part so it didn’t feel like familiar casting,” he explained.

, creator Mike White's Emmy-winning social satire, is officially returning with season 3. Like the first two, the new installment will take place at another one of the luxury hotel's exotic locations, where a new group of guests and employees will find their lives clashing in unexpected ways. Although HBO has not officially revealed any new or returning cast members, including Jennifer Coolidge, or where the new episodes will take place, White has shared some of his ideas while members of the sprawling ensemble have weighed in with ET about whether they would return. As anticipation builds for another installment, here's everything we know about the cast and the location of season 3. The biggest question is whether or not Coolidge will return as Tanya McQuiod, the grief-stricken guest who found solace in Greg Hunt (Jon Gries) in season 1 before the two's romance started to fall apart in season 2.

location of ' third season… from none other than Johnny Knoxville?During an interview with, the  star accidentally stirred the internet pot when he hinted at Mike White's anthology series possibly heading to Japan next. «Mike White is a very close friend of mine. He and I had been in Tokyo together,» he told the website.

Are you ready for even more guild awards? This afternoon, after SAG and DGA had their say, the Writers Guild of America announced their 2023 nominations in television and non-film categories. And, unlike their peers, the WGA recognized some well-deserving programs that have gotten little awards love so far such as “Andor,” “Bad Sisters,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble” and “Julia.” Overall, “Better Call Saul” led all programs with three nominations.

Yes, Aubrey Plaza has her own ideas on what happened between her character Harper and Cameron (Theo James) during those infamous 10 minutes on “The White Lotus” season two. And, yes, she wants to know what happened to Harper’s husband Ethan (Will Sharpe) and Cameron’s wife Daphne (Meghann Fahy) when they took a walk on that secluded part of the resort.

The American Film Institute announced its top 10 lists for 2022 and while there were few surprises on the film side, the television side was notable for some glaring omissions. On the big screen, the 10 selections were highlighted by Oscar contenders “Avatar: The Way of Water” (screened just a few days ago), “The Fablemans,” “Everything All At Once,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Tar.” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” which doesn’t qualify because it was produced by international filmmakers, earned a Special Award (“Belfast” took the same honor last year).

Will Sharpe has written and directed acclaimed series such as “Landscapers” and won a BAFTA Award for his performance in “Girl/Haji,” but nothing in his career so far has prepared him for being swept up in the discourse of Mike White’s “The White Lotus.” Despite not being on social media (at least publicly), the London native is very aware of just how popular the HBO series is worldwide.

Last summer “The White Lotus,” Mike White’s limited series skewering the lives of the elite while on vacation at the titular resort in Hawaii became a cultural phenomenon, snagging ten Emmy awards. Now an anthology, Season 2 finds a (mostly) new group of uber-wealthy vacationers, this time at a White Lotus in Sicily.

One of the big surprises on TV last year was HBO‘s “The White Lotus.” After the show won over critics and audiences last summer, it was greenlit for a second season in August 2021. But then the show went from a critical favorite to an award sensation, earning twenty Emmy nominations for its first season and winning ten awards.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has been cast as the lead in a new Barbarella film.The actress confirmed her involvement in the project with an Instagram post on Tuesday (October 11), sharing an image of original artwork from the 1968 sci-fi film, along with the caption: “Time to save the universe.”Sweeney will also executive produce the remake, which is in the early stages of development and currently has no director, writer or producer attached.Barbarella has become Sweeney’s latest Sony Pictures project, with the actress set to star alongside Dakota Johnson in the studio’s adaptation of Marvel’s Madame Web. She’ll also star in The Registration, and adaptation of Madison Lawson’s thriller, for which Sony have acquired the rights.Adapted from French writer and illustrator Jean-Claude Forest’s comic series, the original 1968 Barbarella starred Jane Fonda as the titular space-travelling heroine.

HBO has released the official trailer for The White Lotus season 2 – check it out below.The original The White Lotus was meant to be a standalone miniseries but following critical acclaim and high ratings, showrunner and writer Mike White has returned for another season.Featuring almost an entirely new cast, The White Lotus season two swaps Hawaii for Sicily and stars F. Murray Abraham, Michael Imperioli and Adam DiMarco as the Di Grasso family.

has finally set a premiere date for season 2, and viewers will be able to check in starting Sunday, Oct. 30. Created by Mike White, the Emmy-winning HBO series moves the action from Hawaii to Sicily, where it will “follow the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.” The new season is led by Jennifer Coolidge, who reprises her Emmy-winning role as the grief-stricken guest Tanya McQuoid.

The White Lotus resulted in a visit to A&E following an allergic reaction.The actress, famous for her roles in comedies including American Pie and Legally Blonde, is set to reprise her Emmy-winning role as Tanya McQuoid in the second series of the show, which is set at the White Lotus Blossom Circle in Sicily.Speaking to Allure in a new interview, Coolidge said she had a “quick reaction” to the tanning product used on her skin during filming.“For The White Lotus, I didn’t want to look like a big, white marshmallow on the beach in Hawaii, so I got a spray tan,” she explained. “I got on the plane, and I started to feel really weird.

Jennifer Coolidge is getting real about a health scare she suffered while filming . In a new interview with  via, the Emmy-winning actress revealed she had to go to the emergency room after having an allergic reaction to a spray tan she got for her role in the HBO Max series.«For , I didn't want to look like a big, white marshmallow on the beach in Hawaii, so I got a spray tan,» Coolidge told the magazine.

It was a big night for HBO’s runway hit The White Lotus at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning nearly all the major categories it was nominated in. Sydney-born out gay Australian actor Murray Bartlett took home Emmy for best supporting actor in a limited series, while co-star and gay icon Jennifer Coolidge won the best supporting actress in a limited series. In his acceptance speech, Bartlett thanked White for “giving me one of the best experiences of my life” and gave a shout out to his mom. “I just want to thank my mom all the way home in Australia for giving me the most wonderful foundation of unconditional love. And inspiring me to believe that we can all do that for each other.

second most nominated series of the 2021-22 TV season, took home the trophy for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series during the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. The surprise HBO hit beat out other major programs, including,, and.

Those looking for upsets at the 74th Emmy Awards will have to look somewhere other than the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category. As expected, frontrunner “The White Lotus” topped a crowded field of limited and anthology shows, besting “Dopesick,” “Inventing Anna,” “Pam & Tommy,” and “The Dropout” to bring home the Emmy.

After a night when Adele, Barack Obama and Chadwick Boseman were all honored with shiny gold statues, the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards shared some tea leaves for next week’s Prime Time Emmy Awards ceremony. Three series took home five Emmys: “Euphoria,” “The White Lotus” and “Stranger Things.” “Squid Game” followed with four.

— or maybe we should say Benvenuto! For fans who fell in love with HBO's hit dark comedy, the show's second season can't come soon enough.While viewers await the premiere, reportedly slated for this October, HBO and the season's cast members have been dropping some crumbs as to what's in store when the show heads to the south of Italy. As one of the new faces joining the show, Aubrey Plaza told ET's Cassie DiLaura she's been wanting to work with ' creator, Mike White. «To be brought into that family,» Plaza says,"...it’s everything to me." Plaza will reportedly play Harper Spiller, a woman vacationing with her husband and some friends. In the midst of continued hype around the show more than a year after its debut (hello, 11 Emmy nominations), Plaza assured fans will be getting something fresh with the second season in Sicily. «I know it’s a lot to live up to, but Mike is so good about making the second season different,» she says. «It's still , but now it’s in Italy, so it has a totally different vibe and so, I think people are going to be surprised.»One thing fans love about the show that is going to be back? Another performance from Jennifer Coolidge.

The White Lotus has teased its second season with a brief clip on social media.Shared on the HBO show’s official Instagram account on Wednesday (August 17), the short teaser gives fans a glimpse of the new hotel resort in Sicily, with the series having previously been set in Hawaii.“Benvenuti a Sicily,” reads the caption, which translates to “welcome to Sicily”.In addition to a location change, the second season will also introduce a completely new cast.Amongst the new names are Michael Imperioli, Aubrey Plaza, Haley Lu Richardson, F. Murray Abraham, Adam DiMarco, Tom Hollander, Theo James, Meghann Fahy, Will Sharpe and Leo Woodall.One star who will be returning, however, is Jennifer Coolidge.