Theo James, star of HBO’s hit show The White Lotus, has addressed fan theories surrounding the dynamic between his character, Cameron, and Will Sharpe’s character, Ethan. The pair play competitive former college buddies who are vacationing in Sicily with their partners, Daphne (Meghann Fahy) and Harper (Aubrey Plaza). As the show progresses, Ethan and Harper become increasingly paranoid that their partners are cheating on them, and many fans couldn’t help but notice the romantic tension between Ethan and Cameron. Speaking to Variety at the SAG Awards, James revealed that while there was no sex scene between the characters, there may be more to their relationship than just friendly rivalry.
James acknowledged the interesting question of sexuality and the boundaries of it, and whether there is a sexual frisson between the characters, or between Meghann Fahy and Aubrey Plaza’s characters. While James maintained that they are just friends, fans will undoubtedly continue to speculate and debate the true nature of their relationship.
The White Lotus has been no stranger to provocative and scandalous scenes, with its first two seasons packed full of eyebrow-raising moments. Season one in particular was notorious for its wild sex scenes, including Dillon (Lukas Gage) being rimmed by hotel manager Armond (Murray Bartlett), and the scandalous reveal that two characters who introduced themselves as uncle and nephew were actually lovers. As season three gears up to begin filming, fans are no doubt eagerly anticipating what provocative and conversation-starting scenes the show will have in store.
For those who have yet to watch The White Lotus, seasons one and two are currently streaming on HBO Max and Sky Atlantic.