The White Lotus’ Jason Isaacs Didn’t Expect Patrick Schwarzenegger to Be ‘Nice’

When Jason Isaacs agreed to join Season 3 of The White Lotus, he had no idea how his fellow cast members, particularly Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of action star Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver, would be. However, as filming unfolded, Isaacs was in for a delightful shock. Here’s what Jason Isaacs shared about collaborating with Patrick Schwarzenegger.

What did Jason Isaacs say about Patrick Schwarzenegger?

I wasn’t anticipating Patrick Schwarzenegger, who I act alongside as his on-screen dad in The White Lotus, to be so down-to-earth. Honestly, I thought he might be a bit full of himself since he’s the son of a renowned movie star like Arnold Schwarzenegger. But boy, was I wrong! He’s an incredible, humble individual.

Jason Isaacs, portraying Timothy Ratliff in the widely-acclaimed HBO series, shared that he formed a tender, almost paternal bond with his on-screen offspring, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola, and Sarah Catherine Hook. “They grew to be like my children, if you will, indirectly,” he expressed, adding, “I grew incredibly fond of them. We keep in touch frequently through text messages.

On the television series, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character, Saxon Ratliff, is portrayed as being connected to his family business. Interestingly, despite Patrick Schwarzenegger’s background in Hollywood, he has garnered acclaim for his dedication and authentic demeanor. Landing a part in The White Lotus was an extraordinary opportunity for him, which he described as a “dream realized.” In an interview with E! News in November 2024, he expressed the experience as “unbelievable” and “transformative.” He exclaimed, “To collaborate with Mike White and simply be part of this production was…remarkable!

Earlier on, the 31-year-old has mentioned that it was his father who ignited his passion for acting. In a February chat with People, Schwarzenegger reminisced about accompanying his dad to movie sets as a kid and being captivated by the changes his father made for roles such as Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin. “That’s where my initial love for acting developed,” Patrick Schwarzenegger revealed. “I would just sit there all day, completely enthralled by everything about film,” he elaborated.

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2025-05-30 11:42