Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, made a bold entrance in the first episode of White Lotus season 3.
Playing the role of Saxon Ratliff, a “brash, sex-obsessed” character, Patrick’s debut scene quickly caught everyone’s attention.
In true White Lotus fashion, the series didn’t hold back, and neither did Patrick.
A Bold Introduction to Saxon Ratliff
In the opening episode, Patrick’s character Saxon made waves with a nude scene that had everyone talking.
Saxon’s carefree attitude towards sex, money, and freedom sets the stage for his character’s antics throughout the season.
According to Patrick, his character embodies a sense of entitlement and arrogance, saying, “He is just like, ‘p**sy, money, and freedom.
Those are the things. That’s all that matters in life.’”
Patrick explained that Saxon’s behavior was designed to challenge what happens when someone doesn’t get those things—hinting at deeper emotional and psychological turmoil.
The scene, in which Saxon appears naked, was described by Patrick as a power shift, showcasing the complex family dynamics at play.
The Shocking Nude Scene
The nude moment that got everyone talking occurs when Saxon wonders aloud how he’ll manage to masturbate with his younger brother in the room.
He heads to the bathroom, sheds his robe, and briefly shows his bare derriere before closing the door.
“Yes, that’s my real butt,” Patrick confirmed in an interview with Esquire, adding that it was all him and not a stand-in.
He admitted that he wasn’t sure what the scene would entail when he first read the script, but once he did, he knew exactly what was coming.
White Lotus Continues Its Tradition of Boldness
Nudity and controversy have long been part of White Lotus, and Patrick’s scene fits right into the series’ history of shocking moments.
In season one, Steve Zahn’s character famously showed off his prosthetic testicles, and in season two, Theo James used a prosthetic penis.
As Patrick’s father Arnold Schwarzenegger once famously bared it all in Terminator, he wasn’t exactly surprised by his son’s role.
Arnold took to Instagram to share his excitement, writing, “What a show,” and joking, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Fans React to the Controversial Scene
Patrick’s nude moment was met with a mix of reactions, particularly from viewers who found the potential incestuous undertones between his character and his on-screen brother, Lochlan, unsettling.
In the scene, Saxon asks Lochlan what kind of porn he likes before making the offhand comment about “jerking off” with his brother around.
When Saxon walks to the bathroom fully naked, the uncomfortable dynamic between the two siblings raises questions about their relationship.
Social media quickly lit up with fans expressing their surprise and confusion over the scene.
One Twitter user remarked, “What in the incest is going on…,” while others shared GIFs of distressed reactions, with some even questioning the direction of the plot.
“Saxon needs to lower his level of creep factor,” another fan commented.
A Range of Reactions
The scene sparked a lot of buzz online, with viewers divided on whether the potential incest storyline was too much.
Some fans praised Patrick’s portrayal of Saxon, with one user commenting, “Saxon is really weird and makes you uncomfortable to watch him. That’s great acting by Patrick.”
Others expressed disbelief, questioning whether the show would really go in the direction fans were fearing.
It’s clear that White Lotus has once again pushed boundaries, and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s debut is certainly one of the most talked-about moments of the season so far.
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