How Jason Isaacs became the latest White Lotus star to have a renaissance
Briefly

After over three decades in the entertainment industry, actor Jason Isaacs gained unexpected fame from his role in The White Lotus. Known for his previous work, he now finds himself in the spotlight, partaking in award presentations and media coverage where his honest commentary has caught public attention. His character, Timothy Ratliff, faces dramatic personal turmoil in the series. Isaacs humorously reflects on how his offhand comments have sparked viral headlines, showcasing both the challenges and unpredictability of fame at 61.
“With each of his comments comes a new headline: Jason Isaacs reveals lost friendships among White Lotus Cast; Jason Isaacs calls out double standard for men after prosthetic penis debate…”
“I made a joke about Meryl Streep playing me in a TV series and suddenly it's been picked up by a hundred thousand websites as if it was a genuine suggestion!”
“Isaacs plays the southern American patriarch Timothy Ratliff in the third season of The White Lotus, Mike White's Emmy-winning anthology about the psychosocial dysfunctions of guests and staff at a luxury hotel chain.”
“Whoever at ITV decided to get Jason Isaacs as part of their coverage is a genius, one fan commented.”
Read at www.theguardian.com
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