Patrick Schwarzenegger's Emotional Family Moment Over 'The White Lotus' Role
Patrick Schwarzenegger recently shared an emotional moment with his family after landing a role in the third season of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus. The 31-year-old actor posted a video on Instagram on February 16, 2025, capturing the tearful reaction of his mother, Maria Shriver, and sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, when he revealed the news. Schwarzenegger described the moment as a “domino effect” of emotions, with everyone in the family crying in a restaurant full of people. He had kept the casting a secret initially, leading his family to suspect he and his fiancée, Abby Champion, might be expecting a baby.
In The White Lotus season 3, Schwarzenegger plays Saxon Ratliff, the eldest son of a wealthy family vacationing at a luxury resort in Thailand. His character is described as a flirtatious “alpha male” who often makes inappropriate and sexually charged comments, including about his siblings. The premiere episode features a memorable scene where Saxon walks naked across a hotel room to watch porn, showcasing his unapologetic and provocative nature. Schwarzenegger credits showrunner Mike White for crafting a character that is both despicable and oddly compelling.
Schwarzenegger’s family, including his father Arnold Schwarzenegger and brother-in-law Chris Pratt, attended the Los Angeles premiere of the show on February 10, 2025. Arnold even joked about his son’s nude scene on Instagram, quipping, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” The actor, who has previously starred in films like Midnight Sun and Moxie, expressed his excitement about joining the critically acclaimed series, calling it “the greatest day in history” when he found out he got the part.
Season 3 of The White Lotus premiered on February 16, 2025, and continues the show’s tradition of exploring themes of privilege, masculinity, and dysfunction among its wealthy characters. Schwarzenegger’s portrayal of Saxon promises to be a standout in a star-studded cast that includes Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, and Michelle Monaghan.
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