Conan O’Brien Asked About Playing A Truly Wild Character On The White Lotus, And Walton Goggins Would Have Alllowed It

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As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours immersing myself in various virtual worlds, I can say that the real-life interplay between Conan O’Brien and Mike White is reminiscent of an intriguing in-game questline. The idea of Conan O’Brien playing a sex worker in Thailand is not only outlandish but also captivatingly unpredictable, much like the twists and turns one encounters in a gripping RPG (Role-Playing Game).

For fans yearning for murder mysteries set amidst extravagant locations, “The White Lotus” Season 3 is gearing up to introduce Thailand-inspired twists on HBO, though it may not appear in the official 2024 TV lineup. This kind of series is so appealing that even celebrities like Conan O’Brien can’t resist joining the cast, not just ordinary fans like myself.

Indeed, during an episode of Walton Goggins’ podcast “Conan Needs a Friend”, Conan O’Brien disclosed that he had a meeting with creator Mike White following their travels in Thailand for O’Brien’s popular travel series “Conan O’Brien Must Go”. This encounter took place before the resumption of filming for “White Lotus”. O’Brien expressed his interest in appearing in Season 3, and it seems that White had a very particular plan in store. In the host’s own words:

“So, it seems the next season of White Lotus is set in Thailand, correct?” To which I replied, “Yes, I was there once and had an amazing time. I even made some good friends. If there’s a role for me, I’m ready to step up. By the way, I’m open if it involves a character who’s a sex worker, perhaps a male gigolo.” And he responded, “Well, there’s quite a bit of that in Thailand.”

In typical Conan O’Brien fashion, it’s challenging to determine if this conversation was entirely genuine, but it seems plausible that it transpired as described. I imagine Mike White may have discussed other topics prior to bringing up the subject of the country’s sex work, such as a greeting or casual introduction.

However, it’s hard to deny that the showrunner of White Lotus might have found the idea of “Conan O’Brien as a sex worker in Thailand” intriguing, isn’t it? After all, Conan’s red hair could blend seamlessly, or perhaps quite contrary. Whether he would fit the role aesthetically or not, Walton Goggins endorsed the concept, expressing his approval by saying:

Yes, yes, you could do that. Yeah, I believe that you could do that.

As a devoted admirer, let me say that fellow is simply extraordinary! When I posed a question about his thoughts on O’Brien taking on the role of a TV sex worker or a real-life one, Goggins gracefully maintained an optimistic demeanor, keeping the conversation flowing with charisma.

Indeed, it seems like you’ve got the potential to pull off both roles. You’re capable of embodying that character on stage, and living that role in reality as well. I have full faith in your abilities.

I kinda think Walton Goggins would be amazing to have as an alarm clock. He’d probably wake people up in the least jarring way before offering encouraging words about how the rest of the day will go. A Conan O’Brien alarm would be cool, too, but probably more self-deprecating than motivational.

As a gamer peering into the future, it seems unlikely that any past late-night talk show hosts will pop up on “The White Lotus” in Season 3, as filming wrapped up in the first week of August 2024. However, who knows? Stranger things have happened, so maybe we shouldn’t rule it out entirely.

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the third season featuring actors like Walton Goggins, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, and others, you can catch up on the first two seasons by streaming them with a Max subscription.

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2024-08-23 02:08