Patrick Schwarzenegger wants people to know that because of his famous surname it's not smooth sailing in Hollywood.
Schwarzenegger spoke Sunday Times Many have admitted that his new role in the third season of the hit HBO series The White Lotus may accuse him of landing parts through his “Nepo Baby” status.
“I know there are people who say that this is the only role they could get because of who their father is,” he told the outlet. “They don't see me having a 10-year acting class. [high] School played weekly and worked hours with my characters.
He continued, “Of course it's frustrating, you can put a box in and you at the moment you think, 'I wish I hadn't had my last name.' But it's a small moment.
Patrick Schwarzenegger says his father Arnold is “famous” with his new show, “The Staircase.”
Patrick Schwarzenegger denied that his famous surname made him easy to audition for roles like “White Lotus.” (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images/HBO)
The 31-year-old is the third of four children shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Schreiber, including Catherine, Christina and Christopher. The couple split in 2011 after it was revealed that Arnold had cheated on him and fathered his housekeeper and son. They officially divorced in 2021 after a long property settlement dispute.
From left, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Abby Champion, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Maria Schreiber, Katherine Schwarzenegger, and Chris Pratt are in “White Lotus” season 3. Attends the world premiere. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO/Getty Images)
Patrick Schwarzenegger said he was close to his parents, saying, “I'm always hanging with my family. I live within minutes of my dad.”
He believes his famous father began acting “after all, considering who my father is.”
Father and son train together whenever a schedule is permitted.
Patrick said his father had an interest in acting when he was a young man. (Gisela Schober/Getty Images from GQ)
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“We were filming in Toronto recently, staying in the same hotel and working together every day,” he said.
He added that people wonder why he doesn't bulge like his famous bodybuilder father.
“It's frustrating, you can put a box in and you're at the moment, 'I wish I hadn't had my last name.' But it's a small moment. ”
People who don't like me on social media will say, “Why don't you bodybuilding?” Schwarzenegger said.
The role of “White Lotus” appeared in 2023, and although he had doubts, he quickly auditioned.
When Schwarzenegger auditioned for “everyone is aiming for this,” he was worried that he would not land his role in “White Lotus.” (HBO)
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“I didn't think I was going to get this. Everyone is thinking about this,” he said. “I've been a huge fan of the show from day one. It was my dream goal. I think I've made it clear.”
Schwarzenegger won the role and learned that he must be in Thailand a week after he proposed to his fiancee Model Abbey Champion.
“I'm 'I'm sorry, I'll be in the next seven months and I'll have to push my wedding next year,” he joked. The ceremony is scheduled for the second half of this year.
The character of his wealthy financial buddy required the nudes that his father cried out on social media.
The 31-year-old has a share of the nude scene in the third season of “The White Lotus.” (HBO)
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“I was so excited to take a break from filming to celebrate @Patrickschwarzenegger at the White Lotus Season 3 premiere. What a show!” I wrote it on Instagram It's ahead of the show's premiere last week.
“You can claim that he was surprised to find out he had a naked scene, but what can I say – the apple isn't far from the tree. I missed this Sunday Don't – trust me.”
Schwarzenegger responded to Heading of xrepost one and add “parents,” he said with two face palm emojis.
Speaking to the Sunday Times, the “Scream Queens” star revealed that he doesn't know how exposed he will be in the first place.
Schwarzengger said he “didn't know how much” he would have nude on the show. (Billy HC Kwok/Getty Images for HBO)
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“I didn't know to what extent [there would be nakedness]. You audition, but you don't see the full script, so there's no details. He said when he signed on.
“At the end of the day, this character is the kind of guy who is ridiculous, the kind of guy in the world who roams around the room naked without worrying about it,” he continued. “He's the guy who's trying to cheat with them whenever he sees a girl in the pool, whether it's mom or 22.”
