The White Lotus: Unpacking Season 2 Episode 2 with Aubrey Plaza & Will Sharpe | HBO

Aubrey Plaza & Will Sharpe discuss their characters Harper and Ethan’s motivations in the second episode of season 2 - and answer our Vacay Q&A.
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[@peacetea1001]

of course he's British. its always the least suspecting actors who turn out to be British. his American accent is so good I didn't have one doubt

[@edit6588]

LOL I was shocked.

[@ssh1487]

i.e. the non-white ones are the least suspecting ;)

[@fernfernisfernie]

They're so hot together, the chemistry is fabulous. Only two episodes in but this season is SOO much better than season 1.

[@GwaiZai]

100% the characters are infinitely more real and it's a deeper exploration of... lots of things

[@ggiuliacosta]

I have to agree that this season feels better than the first. I hope the finale is also better, because that of the season 1, geez, I would give 3/5 max -.-

[@Lamarcianita]

Absolutely

[@hardcandy9880]

I love these two couples. How Ethan and Harper's status quo gets shaken when they compared themselves to Daphne and Cameron. Harper prides her relationship as authentic and honest, but she longs for passion and connection. Compared to Daphne and Cameron who have those, but at the cost of honesty and trust. In the end, Ethan and Harper learned a thing or two from Cameron and Daphne, and while that is pretty twisted, it did reignite their marriage and save it. Cameron and Daphne didnt learn anything new, but just continued their pretension that all is swell, and that also works apparently, at least for now.

[@Sam-0827]

Perfectly said

[@ThePenguinz8]

the chemistry between theo aubrey will and meghann is unmatched. Mike white is an absolute genius and I cant wait to see the new cast for season 3 as well as which cast returns!

[@victorix30]

How do British actors always pull off American accent so flawlessly? I would never have thought he's an Englishman!

[@troyhartung6137]

Season 2 so far is just as good as season 1. Glad this show is back!

[@mole1596]

It’s much better IMO. Which is rare for a second season.

[@ewolfgirl]

Will’s accent is so lovely 🥰

[@mahtabm8611]

aubrey plaza has the BEST sense of humor ever

[@dfa3366]

So far so good. The flow of the story lines is so well done. And then you have the supporting characters like the two local girls to spices things up and add another layer.

[@an-qo6by]

I love the cast this season. Especially Mr. Beautiful man

[@ParisMelancholy]

I adooooore Will Sharpe. Watch Flowers, Giri/Haji, Defending the Guilty. So glad he got into an international show and more people know him. He is one of a kind and one of UK's best writers/directors.

[@evek2501]

Defending the Guilty was such a good show. What a great cast of characters. Too bad there's only one season. Unfortunately where I live, Flowers is unavailable. I heard it was fantastic.

[@jennys.2440]

Will is so gorgeous!

[@remsan03]

I'm sort of glad Will Sharpe did not use his British accent on the show. Otherwise, I don't think I could cope with his attractiveness.

[@drendelous]

Why is he so puffed? Is he getting to some marvel freakshow? I will watch anything with him anyway

[@purplebubblegum4055]

@@drendelous actually Mike White asked him to go to the gym and shape up for his character Ethan

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

In this second episode Aubrey was true to herself. She mentioned San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was like, "Boricuas" are in the house. "Viva Puerto Rico".

[@Randulpheleven]

Best show around last season and this season, beats all the large fantasy ones.

[@Arocedric]

Wow there's a lot of hate for Ethan. I found him really relatable.

[@FarhanahRoss]

These guys are very cool together even just as themselves . ♥️ So casually funny

[@samarneson9475]

freaking love aubrey plaza

[@traceystoneman1922]

Loved this show sooooo much 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rajifusama]

Mike white wrote Harper character with Aubrey in mind ..i really shows lol

[@soundsweety3933]

Jesus, how come their interview looks just like harper and ethan sitting in front of me and parsing their psychosocial processes behind the stage . Will's face is so cute and so Ethan in the interview, and Aubrey is still the lovely bossy

[@bash2357]

Will sharpe comes across a little on the posh side.. looked him up and yes winchester followed by classics at Cambridge

[@AndrewNation13]

Beyond happy for sure 😂😎👍

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

I see a theme here and it’s exciting!

[@shannond7437]

Everyone always says they would want Tanya on vacation with them, but I think they are mixing it with Jennifer. Tanya would be exhausting after a few hours!

[@marrane87]

Ethan is superb handsome

[@sha3784]

Season 2 is much much better than s1.

[@Lu_82]

1:31 😂

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Awesome 😎

[@slf5141]

Id like to vacation with Tanya too!

[@chazarcola7639]

Not anymore thanks to the last episode.

[@warner1146]

Nice bro

[@anthonyfranco88]

Will.... is so cute

[@azalie1944]

He is so handsome ❤ love him

[@kirillwimbl]

Go Collaboration with Broadchurch! I think it’s coolest idea!!!

[@bluesman6891]

Theo James should play Scott "Slim" Summer a.k.a Cyclop for MCU. He's the perfect actor.

[@lilianrose7247]

Where is Aubrey’s outfit from?

[@laowu830]

it's from bloomingdales

[@passiveaggressive6175]

Will sharpe is married to Sylvie from Loki

[@vickyoli]

Bring Will and Jennifer BACK!

[@brooklynwhereweat]

how can he switch accent so easily

[@lazaromurad322]

cameron and harper are gonna smash, thats a given since episode 1

[@terigiese1322]

Tanya for certain!Being a woman of a “certain age”,lol?I definitely could use some Tanya kind of fun!😅😅😵‍💫😜

[@ghoststrad2000]

It’s sooooo good again, so happy that the crazy blond lady is back and she’s married to the guy now ahahaha! Great show… poor woman though .. I won’t say spoilers

[@chillbobaggins4632]

I miss Armond 😞

[@laowu830]

RIP ✞

[@Lamarcianita]

He has kids that's cute

[@kennethgimpayan3418]

He is married with kids. So sad for us... ahahha

[@Puuuurrrr]

Oh god a British accent too?!? Hubba hubba

[@Earthly_Being]

Why does Will Sharpe look so depressed?

[@janicesmith7464]

Is Ethan English irl? 😱

[@GrazianoSyndicate]

crazy

[@zitronentee]

Yes

[@RachelDavis705]

No he put on a fake accent for the interview, and he uses his real accent to play Ethan

[@tashamiel]

how old is Will Sharpe? 18-19? cuz he looks like Aubrey Plaza's son or nephew.

[@joerogers1492]

He’s 36, a couple years younger than Aubrey

[@shannmaddox1836]

He was born in 1986 and Aubrey was born in 1984.

[@RachelDavis705]

What is wrong with your eyes? lol

[@sixuangong5275]

tension

[@Earthly_Being]

I sense it too. He's depressed or angry about something.

[@drendelous]

These are two reasons I watch the show as season 2 is much weaker so far

[@auspicious93]

Is Aubrey Italian

[@farmgirl768]

The character of Harper is a bit annoying, too self righteous

[@drendelous]

idts

[@vanessaantoine6808]

I like Cameron and daphne yes they seem to perfect but from what I've seen they're sweet and seem to really love each other the silly dressing room dance it's cute

[@kimvanfelton3413]

@@vanessaantoine6808 they seem vapid, in a bubble of privilege

[@miapodobnik2594]

@@vanessaantoine6808 watched s2e3?

[@tinodsf1]

Will Sharpe's arms are too short. His hands fit precisely into his pockets.

[@silverxdiamond7177]

What an odd observation

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

ugh Aperol is just gross...

[@FakeAccount-df7ny]

If you want to be condescending to men, this is a great show. It does nothing but talk bad about men the entire time. I can't believe I enjoyed the first one so much and hate this one with such a passion. I seriously was hoping that those wokeness was going to slow down... but Nope... full steam ahead.

[@cardamom3804]

Hmm… I find all of the characters to be flawed🤔 in particular Cameron, Lucia and Portia.

[@jvlixn]

get a grip... if "wokeness" is all you got out of the season so far that's on you

[@Julieroo28]

Lol. You have issues.

[@bananaguard454]

what a snowflake

[@FakeAccount-df7ny]

@banana guard I fully agree, they don't understand how wokeness is dividing us more than anything.

[@DistantCousin]

I found these two couples the most monumentally boring and irritating. Really pulled down S2 for me

[@GaySingleMulatto]

I don’t get how this is such a raving success. It’s just crude.

[@RachelDavis705]

You sound upset.