Sam Nivola Calls Intimate Scene with Patrick Schwarzenegger 'F--ked Up'

In the latest season of HBO's 'The White Lotus,' actors Sam Nivola and Patrick Schwarzenegger, who play brothers Lochlan and Saxon Ratliff, confronted the challenges of filming a controversial incestuous threesome scene alongside Charlotte Le Bon. Nivola described the experience as exhausting and nerve-racking, particularly because he is straight and had developed a close friendship with Schwarzenegger prior to filming. He admitted it felt 'f****d up' to kiss a close friend, noting it would have been easier if they were strangers. Both actors admitted that the scene was difficult to execute, with Nivola dealing with seasickness during the boat filming. The show’s narrative explores deeper themes of self-identity and the emotional turmoil the characters face post-encounter. Executive producer David Bernad emphasized that the shocking scene serves a greater narrative purpose, beyond mere shock value.