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Sam Rockwell on Choosing His ‘White Lotus’ Leopard Underwear and Why ‘Sinners’ Made Him Believe Hollywood Will Survive
Sam Rockwell discusses his viral role in “The White Lotus,” the story behind his leopard-print underwear, and why he loves "Sinners" so much.
The 56-year-old Oscar winner walks into Variety’s office the morning after a For Your Consideration panel for HBO Max’s “ The White Lotus,” where he plays Frank, a former associate whose episode five monologue, centered on sex addiction and sexual identity, became a viral moment. Rockwell reflects on being part of what he calls “an incredible generation” of actors: Billy Crudup, Michael Shannon, Jeffrey Wright, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Brolin, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. When discussing some of his most recognizable roles — his Oscar-winning turn in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and his nominated portrayal of George W. Bush in “Vice” — he becomes visibly uneasy when asked about the current state of the country.
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