Overview

• Jason Isaacs, star of HBO's The White Lotus, has committed to wearing Duke T-shirts in public appearances, reigniting a dispute with the university.
• The controversy stems from a scene where Isaacs’ character wears a Duke T-shirt during a suicide-related dream sequence, which Duke condemned as misrepresenting its values.
• Duke University criticized the unauthorized use of its logo, stating it creates confusion about endorsement and goes against the institution's principles.
• Isaacs revealed he initially suggested the Duke T-shirt for his character and assumed the logo was cleared for use in the show.
• Fans from Durham, North Carolina, have supported Isaacs by gifting him Duke T-shirts, further fueling the public attention surrounding the dispute.