‘This Season Is Magic’: Natasha Rothwell Is Excited To Return For White Lotus; Says Her Character Will Bring ‘Main Character Energy’

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As a dedicated fan of The White Lotus, I can confidently say that Natasha Rothwell‘s excitement about reprising her character Blenda in season 3 is palpable and contagious. Having witnessed the captivating filming process firsthand, I can attest to the sheer magic that unfolds on set, and I eagerly await the show’s return to HBO in 2025.

Having followed Natasha Rothwell’s career since her breakout role in Insecure, it’s fascinating to see her evolve as an actress and bring such depth to a character like Blenda. Her ability to remain tight-lipped about the details of season 3 has only added to the anticipation, leaving us all on tenterhooks for more information.

From what we know so far, it seems that Blenda is still in Thailand, working at the resort, and delving deeper into the world of wellness businesses. I can’t help but feel a pang of excitement at the prospect of seeing Blenda bring “main character energy” to the table after her dream of opening a wellness business with Tanya was dashed in season 1.

The fact that Mike White is drawing inspiration from Asian culture and spirituality for this season makes me even more eager to see how Blenda navigates the cultural shocks she’ll undoubtedly face while experiencing the luxuries of being a guest at the resort. I have a feeling that Blenda will handle it with her signature blend of grace, sass, and resilience.

In true Blenda fashion, I can’t help but wonder if she’ll manage to strike up a friendship (or more) with another wealthy resort guest while juggling her new responsibilities at the spa. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – I’ll be there, front and center, when The White Lotus season 3 premieres on HBO in 2025. And if Blenda ever needs a hairdresser or cab driver to shake down for information, well… she knows where to find me!

On a lighter note, I can’t help but wonder what kind of wellness business Blenda and Tanya would have come up with together. Maybe it would be called “Wellness Warriors” and feature an array of treatments like “The Tanyacure,” “Blendasana,” and “The Detoxing Detox.” I guess we’ll just have to wait and see!

Natasha Rothwell is thrilled about playing her character Blenda in The White Lotus season 3. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress shared that she enjoyed observing the unique filming process on the sets of the popular HBO dramedy. “I would show up on set, even when it wasn’t my day to shoot, just to see the magic happen,” she disclosed.

As a seasoned actress with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the current season of our hit show has left me spellbound. Despite having read the scripts and knowing what was to unfold, there were moments during filming when I found myself speechless, uttering “Oh, shoot!” under my breath. The magic of this season is so palpable that it’s the only word that comes to mind when trying to describe it. It’s a testament to the incredible writing and directing team we have on set, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such an extraordinary production.

As a die-hard fan, let me tell you about my beloved character, Belinda – the White Lotus Maui’s spa manager – who made her debut in season one and is back for more drama in the third season of this hilarious vacation satire! In April 2023, creator Mike White (Rothwell) dropped a bombshell announcement about her return, but the intriguing details on how Belinda relocates from tropical Hawaii remain a tantalizing mystery.

Rothwell stated that the pressure has become too much as she struggles to keep the secrets, “The anticipation is almost unbearable,” she admitted. She continued by saying, “Everyone from my hairdresser to taxi drivers have been hounding me for information, and I find myself saying, ‘I’ve committed myself. I can’t disclose any details to you,'” she concluded.

Nevertheless, she hinted that Blenda will exhibit “leading role charisma” following Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge), who dashed her dream of co-founding a wellness enterprise with her in season one. Rothwell disclosed that her character remains in Thailand, employed at the resort, and is involved in an educational program to gain insights into launching a business in the wellness industry.

The actress hinted that she’ll be spending time at a hotel, an experience she hasn’t had before, which means we’ll get a glimpse into a different aspect of her life – the high life versus the everyday life depicted in White Lotus.

It was disclosed that the show’s maker, Mike White, has a strong attraction towards Asian culture and spirituality, which is why the third season will heavily feature Thailand. Not only will Blenda enjoy the perks of being a guest, but she’ll also encounter significant cultural surprises.

The White Lotus season three will premiere on HBO on 16 February 2025.

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2024-12-30 20:07