Walter Goggins has finally shared his emotional response upon learning about his role in the highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus.
In a conversation with Daily Mail, the 53-year-old actor, who portrayed the character of the troubled Rick Hatchett in The White Lotus, revealed that he wept intensely when he shared the news of his casting in the franchise with his wife, Nadia Connors.
Recalling that significant moment, Goggins quipped, “It’s a golden ticket, but more than that, it was just the opportunity to go on a journey that comes from that man’s [Mike White’s] imagination. Things that are interesting to him are interesting to me.”
Expressing his relief after the season finale aired, he said, “I’m so relieved it’s out in the world. It’s been uplifting getting to finally talk to people about it. For the first time in a long time I can exhale. A big exhale. Rick Hatchett was a lot to carry,” the Django Unchained star remarked.
For those unfamiliar, Goggins, a two-time Emmy-nominated actor, played Hatchett, a character driven by a mission to avenge his father’s death alongside his younger partner Chelsea (portrayed by Aimee Lou Wood).
In conclusion, it’s important to note that The White Lotus, created by Mike White, aired its final episode of season 3, titled Amor Fati, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and is also available for streaming on Max.
