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Lisa , the global icon from BLACKPINK, is set to make her acting debut in the third season of HBO’s critically acclaimed series The White Lotus . The anticipation surrounding her role as Mook has been building for months, but a recent review from The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Lisa’s part may not be as significant as expected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in6Rnn0db3Y
According to The Hollywood Reporter , the Thailand season features a “sweet, wafer-thin love story” between resort employees Gaitok (played by Tayme Thapthimthong) and Mook (Lisa), alongside the regal presence of resort co-owner Sritala (Lek Patravadi).
However, the review criticizes the portrayal of Thai characters, stating, “The failure to make the Thai characters more complicated shortchanges the actors, particularly Manobal, who has a surfeit of charisma but very little to do with it, even in a later episode that teases Mook dancing as part of the resort’s entertainment, then barely features one of the world’s more internationally recognizable celebrities.”
The review has sparked debate among fans, particularly on platforms like Reddit. Some express disappointment, accusing HBO of leveraging Lisa’s global popularity for publicity while failing to give her a meaningful role. Others, however, are less surprised, noting that The White Lotus is an ensemble series, making it likely that Lisa’s role would be more supporting than leading.
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