Meghann Fahy Compares ‘Sirens’ to ‘White Lotus’: “Everyone’s Obsessed With Wealth”

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Meghann Fahy is expanding her repertoire of high-class TV shows, however, in this instance, she’s not portraying a wealthy character.

In the forthcoming Netflix series titled “Sirens,” penned by Molly Smith Metzler (known for “Maid”), Fahy assumes the role of Devon, a character who hails from humble beginnings in Buffalo. Over a weekend, she indulges in opulence on an island, yet her primary concern is assisting her sister Simone (portrayed by Milly Alcock) to extricate herself from her employer, Michaela Kell (acted by Julianne Moore), a prominent figure in the island’s upper echelon.

In her new role, she chose to forego a call from Mike White for advice. During the show’s premiere on Tuesday, she explained her characters in “White Lotus” (Daphne) and “Sirens” (Devon) to The Hollywood Reporter, stating that they are extremely different in most aspects. She pointed out that one similarity between these two women is that they are often underestimated. They don’t seem as they truly are at first glance, and they are frequently judged incorrectly for this reason.

In the second season of the popular cultural show “The White Lotus,” which focuses on the extravagant lives of guests at an upscale resort, Fahy’s character Daphne is married to wealthy businessman Cameron (played by Theo James). At first, people assume she’s shallow, but as the story unfolds and we delve deeper into her relationship with Cameron, it becomes clear that she has a much more intricate personality.

Yet, Fahy pointed out the shared ideas within the series’ narrative. “Indeed, many are fixated on wealth and critiquing it or satirizing it, which is quite popular now,” she explained.

While each installment of “The White Lotus” opens with an enigmatic demise, by the series finale, it might seem straightforward to identify the antagonist. However, the intricate storylines that follow usually add layers of complexity, making it hard to pinpoint a single villain. Similarly, in “Sirens,” there’s much discussion about the societal class system.

The White Lotus’ mystery deaths at the start of each season might lead you to think you can easily point out the villain by the end. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that things are never that simple – there’s always more to it than just one character. The same goes for Sirens and its exploration of class systems in society.

Alcock stated, ‘Ultimately, it’s society itself that plays the role of the antagonist. The stresses these women and men face are immense and oppressive.’

Actor Josh Segarra believes that the more challenging scenes are due to “selfishness” and “people striving for more.

At the same time, Fahy feels that the series primarily explores “perspectives, the way we perceive individuals, and our tendency to misunderstand others.

Sirens drops on Netflix Thursday.

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2025-05-22 04:54