Theo James discusses his full frontal NUDE moment in the Season 2 premiere of The White Lotus
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HBO debuted Sunday night with the season 2 premiere of The White Lotus, where fans got a full, frontal NUDE glimpse of new cast member Theo James.
The 37-year-old British actor is one of many new characters visiting the Sicilian resort in the fictional luxury chain The White Lotus.
James opened up about the nude scene in a new interview with Entertainment tonightwhile fans on social media have pondered whether the actor is wearing a prosthesis for the full frontal scene.
Nude Theo: HBO debuted Sunday night with the season 2 premiere of The White Lotus, where fans got a full frontal NUDE glimpse of new cast member Theo James
New character: The 37-year-old British actor is one of many new characters visiting the resort in Sicily in the fictional luxury chain The White Lotus
James plays Cameron Babcock, described as ‘a wildly successful businessman from a wealthy family’.
He attends The White Lotus in Sicily with his wife Daphne (Meghann Fahy), his college roommate, Ethan (Will Sharpe), and Ethan’s wife, Harper (Aubrey Plaza).
The scene in question on Sunday night’s premiere takes place when Cameron goes to their room with Harper so he can borrow some swimming trunks.
Borrow: The scene in question on Sunday night’s premiere takes place when Cameron goes to their room with Harper so he can borrow some swimming trunks
Harper is in the bathroom with the door open when Cameron decides to just undress naked behind her, which she can see in the mirror.
James is no stranger to acting in the buff, going naked for his HBO series The Time Traveler’s Wife and PBS’ Sandition.
“It says in my contract that I can’t do anything without being completely naked,” James joked, adding that it “felt natural” at the time.
Buff: James is no stranger to acting in the buff, going naked for his HBO series The Time Traveler’s Wife and PBS’ Sandition
Contract: ‘It says in my contract that I can’t do anything without being completely naked,’ James joked, adding that it ‘felt natural’ at the time
Discussing that scene himself, James added, “It’s interesting, [because] at first… we don’t know if it’s intentional or [if] it’s accidental. But it reveals itself.’
He added that, in the fifth episode of The White Lotus Season 2, the audience will realize that “it has a purpose.”
“It’s never random. It’s always character driven. It’s always, you know, moving the [story] forward,” James’ wife Meghann Fahy added.
Purpose: He added that in the fifth episode of The White Lotus season 2 the audience will realize ‘there is a purpose in it’
While James didn’t elaborate on whether or not to wear a prosthesis for the scene, that didn’t stop fans from speculating on Twitter.
“I love Theo James’ big prosthetic pig,” Twitter user Carey O’Donnell said Sunday night.
@slayonetta added: ‘Theo James, that HAS to be a prosthesis, right?’
Speculation: While James didn’t elaborate on whether or not to wear a prosthesis for the scene, that didn’t stop fans from speculating on Twitter
Prosthesis: ‘Love Theo James’ big prosthetic pig,’ Twitter user Carey O’Donnell said Sunday night
Right: @slayonetta added: ‘Theo James, that HAS to be a prosthesis, right?’
Absolutely: @schmvngpctrs added: ‘Theo James was definitely wearing a prosthesis right??’
Double: @eveningmagic added: ‘Did Theo James use a body double or a prosthesis?’ with the hashtag #whitelotus
Evan: Evan Ross Katz added, “Enough with the prosthetic dicks on television.”