Overview

• HBO has dropped Serbian actor Miloš Biković from the upcoming third season of 'The White Lotus' due to his support for Russia, following criticism from Ukraine.
• Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Biković of supporting Russia's invasion and violating international law, prompting HBO to recast his role.
• Biković, who has Russian citizenship and has been honored by Vladimir Putin, defended his stance, citing artistic freedom and opposing the narrative against him.
• The actor expressed his desire for all conflicts to stop and for love to prevail, drawing parallels with his childhood in war-torn Serbia.
• The third season of 'The White Lotus' is set to begin filming in Thailand this month and will air in 2025.