Patrick Schwarzenegger’s excitement over landing a role in The White Lotus was a cause for family celebration, and he shared a heartfelt moment of joy with fans on Instagram. In a tearful video, Schwarzenegger reveals the moment he found out he was cast in the hit HBO drama.
The clip begins with Schwarzenegger teasing that he has some big news but is keeping it under wraps. His mom, Maria Shriver, initially suspects that his fiancée, Abby Champion, might be pregnant. But the real surprise was his role in The White Lotus Season 3, which was filmed in Thailand. The news left his family in tears, with his sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, also sharing in the emotional moment.
Schwarzenegger shared that he had been asked to keep the news a secret at first, but his family started noticing something was off with him. He joked, “Maria thought Abby and I were pregnant,” as the surprise quickly turned into an outpouring of excitement and tears from his family. He described the moment as a “domino effect” of happiness and expressed how meaningful it was to share such a special moment with the people he loves. He also revealed that his family are huge fans of the show, and they often joked with him about needing to find a way to join the cast.
Describing the experience as a “dream come true,” Schwarzenegger emphasized how important it was to celebrate with his loved ones. He said, “It’s a special moment when you get to celebrate with people you love.”
In The White Lotus Season 3, Schwarzenegger plays Saxon Ratliff, the eldest son of a wealthy American family, alongside Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey. Recently, his dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, joined in the celebration, posting his excitement about the show on Instagram and teasing his son’s upcoming nude scene in a playful post.
Schwarzenegger expressed his gratitude to the show’s creator Mike White, executive producer David Bernad, and casting director Meredith Tucker for believing in him. He also praised his co-stars, calling the experience a “masterclass” in acting.
The White Lotus Season 3 is currently available to stream on Max.