Mike White's Dream: 'White Lotus: All Stars'

The Hollywood Reporter interviewed The White Lotus creator Mike White and actress Jennifer Coolidge about the making of the show's second season, including Coolidge's discomfort filming on a yacht due to her motion sickness. White revealed that he was inspired to subject Coolidge's character to a boat-related death scene after her struggles on the yacht. The article also discusses the logistical challenges of filming on a boat and the decision to give Coolidge's character a "derpy" death. White hints at the possibility of revisiting characters in future seasons and says he is not constrained by expectations for the show's format.