Before I utter another word: THIS IS A SPOILER-FREE PROJECTOR!!
Onwards we go….
Nothing is done and said in The White Lotus without intent. And as the planet scours every single scene and deep dives into every single character - what they wear, what they say, what they do, I argue we must also consider what they’re CALLED.
Kiwi actor and all round magnificent woman Morgana O’Reilly plays the Ratliff’s personal assistant - a butler type situ I guess?
*checks internet:
Role: Pam is a "health butler" or wellness mentor, assigned to the Ratliff family for their week at the White Lotus resort in Thailand
“HEALTH BUTLER”…. I submit as evidence Your Honour.
And you know what else is called Pam, Your Honour? Loraze-PAM.
I rest my case.
How does this impact the whodunnit of it all?? Probably not at all but I’m reaching for all the forbidden fruit on this one. And Pam’s ominous warning to Tim Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) of exactly that - the forbidden fruit which WILL kill you? Well for a man hallucinating about doing a bit of killing this seems kinda relevant yes? #SuicideTree
Have a wonderful last day Pam wishes Tim and to us all, as we gird out loins for the grand 90 minute-long final episode TODAY. Seems like the perfect time to share my interview/grilling of Pam herself about WTF is going on. Shocking nobody, what goes on a Thailand tour STAYS on a Thailand tour and our favourite kiwi White Lotus resident remains loyal to the end.
What happens in today’s final episode I ask innocently….
There’s a 20 minute scene of me giving Parker Posey a massage
and how does our homegrown screen queen feel about being on the show…
I feel f*cking elated
So - simply click below on this joyous link to my YouTube channel (yeah I didn’t know I had a YouTube channel either :)) for our full extended unedited chat from the Sydney junket (because I haven’t mastered the skill of one single online editing tool yet #GenX ;)).
Morgana is THE REAL DEAL, ridiculously talented and entirely centred, driven in all the ways we as women aspire to be; with clarity, conviction, power and passion. What a blimmin’ JOY to yarn with her.
Only a few HOURS to go til White Lotus watch time so I’m hitting publish on this puppy! Rest assured NO SPOILERS in this video, just pure fun and enjoyment and a little bit of cussing.
Happy White Lotus Day to all who celebrate!
Love from me
KRxx
P.S big shout out to the cool kids at NeonNZ who took a punt on this freelancer and flew me over to Sydney to chat with the cast - not just The White Lotus but The Last of Us (content to come!). Thank you - I really appreciate the support.
Self-confessed #1 Pam-fan!
Love Morgana O'Reilly!