In a recent interview, Mike White, the creator of HBO's 'The White Lotus,' revealed his initial reluctance to cast Blackpink's Lisa, due to her immense fame. Despite not knowing much about her or the group Blackpink, concerns over potential security issues influenced his decision. After meeting Lisa and being impressed by her audition, White still grappled with the decision, ultimately wanting to maintain the show's understated presence. He acknowledged her status in Thailand, likening her to a blend of Taylor Swift and Princess Diana, which added further complexity to the casting situation.
I'm just used to not having so much attention; we don't need it. But I wanted to be respectful to Thailand. She's like Taylor Swift meets Princess Diana there.
I did not know who Lisa or Blackpink was. All I knew was that there was a Blackpink girl in 'The Idol,' and I was like, 'We're not doing that.'
We had her come meet us in Phuket at a secret location, and at that point, we'd already met with actresses in Bangkok and had someone we were really interested in.
While the music star's audition was 'amazing,' White said he 'still didn't want to cast her' in the show because of her fame.
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