HBO Drops 'The White Lotus' Actor Miloš Biković Over Support for Russia

Following criticism from Ukraine, HBO has recast the role previously assigned to Biković, who defended his stance citing artistic freedom.

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.