Walton Goggins . The name alone brings to mind cool charisma and characters you just can't forget. From Justified to The Righteous Gemstones this actor always brings something special. Now he is diving into the sun-soaked but shady world of The White Lotus Season 3 in Thailand and trust us it is going to be interesting.
Walton Goggins in White Lotus Season 3: Intrigue and Age-Gap Romance in Thailand
Get ready for Walton to play Rick Hatchett in The White Lotus. Details are still under wraps but we know his character is arriving at the luxury Thai hotel with Chelsea his much younger girlfriend played by Aimee Lou Wood. Yep it is an age-gap relationship and the show is going there.
Walton himself has some thoughts on all that. He basically says people should chill out about age differences in relationships. He asks "Why would you care if two people find peace and a modicum of joy out of another human being? What does it matter to you?". He feels focusing on age is a "waste of time" and that connections between people are what really count.
Aimee Lou Wood who plays Chelsea mentioned filming intimate scenes with Walton. They worked with an intimacy coordinator to make sure those scenes showed love and tenderness not just something gratuitous. It sounds like their characters relationship will be complex and definitely a topic of conversation this season.
Filming in Thailand also sounds like it was an intense experience. Walton joked it was like their own version of Apocalypse Now. The cast was living and working in the same hotel so there was not much separation between work and personal life. He said it was "fucking crazy" and that he vacillated between wanting to be social and wanting to be alone. Sounds like typical White Lotus level of intensity both on and off screen.
Bromance Alert: Walton Goggins and Danny McBride - A Hilarious Partnership
If you are a fan of Walton Goggins you probably know his amazing collaborations with Danny McBride. These two are comedy gold together. From Vice Principals to The Righteous Gemstones they have created some truly outrageous and memorable characters.
Danny McBride himself interviewed Walton for Interview Magazine and their conversation is as funny and insightful as you would expect. McBride remembers when he first called Walton about Vice Principals and how Walton immediately got the character of Lee Russell. McBride knew right away he had found a "partner".
Walton says he knew he had to play Lee Russell because it was "apparent to me on the page. It was effortless". He just understands the story and the characters. McBride praises Walton for being able to make people laugh without sacrificing the humanity of his characters. They have a real actor bromance going on.
Walton even joked about having a "nervous breakdown" before returning for season four of The Righteous Gemstones. He says he feels pressure because audiences have expectations and he does not want to "fuck it up". It sounds like even for seasoned actors like Walton Goggins stepping into a successful show can be nerve-wracking.
Walton Goggins: A Searcher On and Off Screen
Beyond the roles and the comedy Walton Goggins comes across as a deeply thoughtful person. He describes himself as a "searcher" always chasing truth connection and good stories. He has been on a spiritual path for a long time inspired by his mother who introduced him to various faiths and philosophies early in life.
Walton says he went to Thailand 18 years ago during a personal crisis seeking "enlightenment or spirituality". He feels like he has found peace by "falling in love with myself" and learning to forgive himself and others. For him spirituality is about self-love compassion and empathy. It is a pretty profound take.
He also reflects on getting older in the acting world. He notices the age gap with younger castmates and admits there can be a sense of "isolation" and "irrelevance". But he also finds "calm" in his work now and still enjoys being on set between "action" and "cut". For Walton it is always about the material and the story not just fame or being in the limelight.
Things You Might Not Know About Walton Goggins:
- His role in The White Lotus Season 3 involves an age-gap relationship.
- He considers Danny McBride a close friend and creative partner.
- He describes filming The White Lotus in Thailand as a surreal and intense experience like Apocalypse Now.
- He has been on a spiritual journey for many years and emphasizes the importance of self-love and forgiveness.
- He credits his mother for introducing him to esoteric books and various faiths from a young age.
- He admits to having a "nervous breakdown" before filming The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 due to pressure.
Get Ready for Walton Goggins in The White Lotus and Beyond
Walton Goggins is an actor who keeps us guessing and always delivers something captivating. His role in The White Lotus Season 3 is sure to be another complex and fascinating performance. Between that and his ongoing collaborations with Danny McBride it is clear Walton Goggins is not slowing down anytime soon. Keep an eye out for him because he is always worth watching.