Sam Nivola Discusses Challenging Threesome Scene Filming

In a recent interview, Sam Nivola, a star of HBO's 'The White Lotus', discussed the challenges he faced while filming an intense threesome scene involving his character, Lochlan, his brother Saxon (played by Patrick Schwarzenegger), and a woman named Chloe. Nivola described the experience as physically exhausting, likening it to 'doing weight lifting with your right arm while you do a plank,' and revealed that filming the scene took several hours, during which he was 'on the verge of passing out.' He emphasized that the actions in the scene were not intended to be sexual but rather explorative, stating Lochlan was trying to understand and connect with Saxon. Both Nivola and Schwarzenegger acknowledged the bizarre nature of the scene, which included them kissing and engaging in sexual acts, while also crediting the use of an intimacy coordinator to navigate the complexities of filming. The scene has sparked significant conversation among viewers due to its controversial themes. The third season of 'The White Lotus' continues to explore intense and provocative storylines, keeping audiences engaged.