Leslie Bibb is taking actuality TV inspiration to a brand new stage! The White Lotus star lately revealed that she turned to The Actual Housewives franchise whereas making ready for her function as Texas housewife Kate Bohr in Season 3 of the hit HBO anthology collection.
Throughout an look on Watch What Occurs Stay, Bibb shared that she immersed herself in Actual Housewives episodes earlier than filming scenes. “I used to be watching The Actual Housewives at all times earlier than scenes,” she stated. “Generally I’d simply watch it and I simply see what seeps in. That sounds loopy. After which I don’t even know what’s permeating.”
Bibb particularly referenced The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Actual Housewives of Orange County as key influences. “Plenty of Beverly Hills was occurring, and that felt in the correct world. Perhaps somewhat OC. Perhaps there’s somewhat Heather Dubrow in her,” she added, hinting at her character’s prosperous and polished persona.
She wasn’t the one forged member to drag from actuality TV. Co-star Jason Isaacs, who performs Timothy Ratliff, revealed that collection creator Mike White inspired him to observe Southern Allure for analysis. “White had requested us to observe Southern Allure, an important actuality present,” Isaacs stated, even admitting that his portrayal drew inspiration from former forged member Thomas Ravenel.
The upcoming season of the two-time Golden Globe-winning collection boasts a star-studded ensemble, together with Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, and Natasha Rothwell. Bibb additionally praised her associate, Sam Rockwell, who lately appeared in an episode, calling his efficiency and monologue “iconic.”
With The White Lotus Season 3 set to ship one other spherical of luxurious, drama, and darkish comedy, Bibb’s Actual Housewives-inspired strategy guarantees so as to add an additional layer of authenticity to her character.