Walton Goggins Cried When He Got the Role!

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Twice Emmy-nominated actor Walton Goggins is candidly discussing his role as Rick Hatchett in Season 3 of “ “. The star of the show shared that he became emotional when he found out he was going to be part of the esteemed cast of the popular Max series.

I couldn’t help but weep profusely when I learned from Mike White himself that I was joining the cast of The White Lotus. The moment I shared this exciting news with my beloved wife, Nadia Connors, it all hit me and the tears just flowed freely.

He called it a ‘golden ticket,’ but beyond that, it represented an adventure born from Roald Dahl’s imagination – a world of wonder that captivated Goggins. The things that intrigued him, intrigued me as well,” Goggins expressed.

“Relieved” that all the Episodes are “Out in the World”

Goggins expressed his relief that all of Season 3’s episodes are now accessible, following months of filming at The Four Seasons resort in Ko Samui, Thailand. “I’m so glad it’s out there. It’s been heartening to finally discuss it with others. For the first time in a while, I can let out a sigh. A big one. Working with Rick Hatchett was quite demanding,” he stated.

Earlier in season 3, episode 4 of The White Lotus, Rick shared with his girlfriend that they were vacationing at the hotel because his father was killed by its proprietor. Yet, during their visit, the owner wasn’t present, leaving Rick to navigate the situation on his own.

Rick finds it compelling to confront this person and let him witness the hurt that was inflicted upon him, as a chance to express this – ‘What an extraordinary opportunity,’ he thought, ‘What an incredible motivation,’” he explained.

The White Lotus (Max)

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Why Goggins Wanted to Play Rick

According to Goggins, he found the Rick character particularly appealing and believes viewers can gain insights from him, just as Rick did throughout the show. “The truths that (Rick) uncovers, and hopefully the audience learns too, struck a chord with me on a very personal level and I’m extremely gratified to have been involved in it,” Goggins stated.

The actor found it rejuvenating to portray a character such as Rick, expressing, “My spirit yearned for it, my essence craved it, and I pray it resonates with others.” If you can empathize with their viewpoint and comprehend his mindset, it’s serene and subdued due to his psychological state and personality traits. He’s a puzzle even to himself.

The White Lotus is streaming on Max.

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2025-04-20 17:51