‘White Lotus’ producer reveals Evan Peters almost played Aubrey Plaza’s husband in Season 2

‘White Lotus’ producer reveals Evan Peters almost played Aubrey Plaza’s husband in Season 2

Narrator: 

"Even after its shocking Season 2 finale, 'The White Lotus' continues to surprise its viewers. And now, we've learned that one of its breakout stars almost didn't make it to the show."

Narrator:

"Executive producer David Bernad recently revealed that Evan Peters, star of 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story', was almost cast as Ethan, Aubrey Plaza's character Harper's on-screen husband."

David Bernad: 

"That part was the last part we cast in the season. Ultimately, the timing didn't work out with Peters."

Narrator: 

 "The role ended up going to actor Will Sharpe, previously best known for starring alongside Olivia Colman in 'Flowers', and he proved to be a breakout hit in the role as the quietly frustrated, newly wealthy tech entrepreneur."

David Bernad:

 "After Peters fell through, we tried to find an unfamiliar face for the Ethan role, and during a 4am jetlagged Google search session, I came across Sharpe. I'd never seen him before and he was just incredibly talented."

Narrator: 

 "White Lotus is a social satire that follows the exploits of guests, employees, and locals at an exclusive resort. The series, from writer-director Mike White, doubles as a whodunit of sorts, with a murder mystery presented at the start that unravels throughout the season."

Will Sharpe:

"Mike did want Ethan to be a kind of enigma, especially toward the beginning of the series, and for it to be an available theory that Ethan was the killer."

Narrator: 

 "And the major twist in the Season 2 finale certainly kept viewers guessing. Looking ahead, Bernad indicated that he and White are aiming for a location set in Asia for the next go-round."

David Bernad:

"Hopefully Season 3 will be our chance to make something happen there."

Narrator:  

"So, while we eagerly await the release of Season 3, we can all appreciate the casting decisions that helped make 'The White Lotus' the hit show it is today."