Aimee Lou Wood has revealed that producers of White Lotus 3 didn’t like her American accent and asked her to keep her native Manchester accent.
The 29-year-old Sex Education actress revealed she auditioned several times using her normal voice and American accent but in the end producers opted for her Manchester tone.
The star had his breakout role in Netflix’s hit coming-of-age drama and has since starred in films including The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Seize Them! and Living.
But the actress will now take on a major role in the third season of HBO’s hit series White Lotus.
However, despite the success of the shoot, Aimee revealed that she had a difficult start.
Aimee Lou Wood, 29, has revealed that producers of White Lotus 3 didn’t like her American accent and asked her to keep her native Manchester accent (pictured Dec. 8)
The Sex Education actress revealed that she auditioned several times with her usual voice and an American accent, but in the end, the producers opted for her Manchester tone.
In an interview with Radio Times, the star also revealed that while at drama school she had been advised to tone down her accent, but has since discovered that people love it.
She explained: ‘My character was going to be American and then I did a recording, one with an American accent and one with my own accent. They said, ‘Yeah, we want your own voice’, so my character will be from Manchester!’
In an interview with Radio Times, the star also revealed that while at drama school she had been advised to tone down her accent, but has since discovered that people love it.
She told the magazine: ‘They (RADA) said that Received Pronunciation would be the main accent we needed, so I should know when to tone down my accent, but that hasn’t been the case at all – if anything, people are asking me to tone it up!’
The Bafta-winning actress has been keeping fans updated on her White Lotus filming journey and shared two snaps to her Instagram Stories on Sunday to share that filming had officially wrapped.
In one photo, the tsar posted a blurry close-up with the caption: “Last white day,” followed by a lotus flower emoji.
In another image, she shared a sweet snap of herself with Patrick Schwarzenegger, holding a bouquet of flowers with one arm draped over the actor.
The Bafta-winning actress has been keeping fans updated on her White Lotus filming journey and shared two snaps to her Instagram Stories on Sunday to share that filming had officially wrapped.
Aimee will also star in a new BBC3 comedy called Daddy Issues, in which she plays Gemma, a girl who becomes pregnant after a one-night stand and has to seek support from her clueless father.
The full interview and more, including a chat with Olympian Jessica Ennis Hill, will be available starting Tuesday.
The first look at The White Lotus season 3 features a star-studded cast, including Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola.
Aimee will also star in a new BBC3 comedy called Daddy Issues, in which she plays Gemma, a girl who becomes pregnant after a one-night stand and has to seek support from her clueless father.
She described the role as a homecoming and revealed she enjoyed filming in Manchester, surrounded by people with similar accents rather than feeling the need to hide it.
The actress has had a very busy few months and along with her work in television and film, she has also been recognized for her role in Cabaret, which she said was a very difficult role to take on.
During the interview with Radio Times, she said: “I felt like I was naked on stage. Afterwards, people were saying it was great and I was thinking, ‘I wasn’t faking it, I was actually screaming and crying and having a breakdown.'”
But the work was worth it and the actress was recognized with another award, this time for ‘Best Buy’ at the What’s On Awards.
The actress, originally from Stockport, has made a huge splash in Hollywood after fans went wild over a trailer for the upcoming season of White Lotus.
The first look at season three features a star-studded cast, including Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
HBO Max on Sunday released a teaser clip for its 2024-25 season, which showcases new upcoming content as well as some of its returning shows.
The new group of tourists embark on a luxurious getaway to Thailand. “What happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand,” a female voice narrates.
Among them was a first look at the critically acclaimed series, which follows a new group of vacationers as they embark on a luxurious getaway to Thailand.
The new season, which will premiere in 2025, begins with a cinematic shot of a swimming pool in a new
White Lotus Resort, before showing the five new cast members walking together.
“What happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand,” a female voice narrates.
Three tourists are then seen relaxing on sun loungers by the pool, before the clip cuts to a scene of two boxers fighting.
There’s also a brief glimpse of Rothwell, as she arrives at the resort in a floral dress.
Rothwell played Belinda Lindsey in the first season of The White Lotus. Her character was the spa manager at the Hawaiian resort.
Following the announcement, excited fans took to Twitter, with one writing: “Oh my god I can’t wait!”
“I’m completely hooked on The White Lotus series. It’s like an exciting escapade with the perfect mix of drama, humor and intrigue. I’m so excited for #TheWhiteLotusS3,” another added.
“I’m ready, shit,” someone else added, while someone else wrote: “I can’t wait.”