Overview

• Walton Goggins returned to Thailand while filming The White Lotus, revisiting locations he first encountered during a period of deep personal grief two decades ago.
• In 2004, Goggins traveled to Thailand to process the suicide of his first wife, Leanne Kaun, describing the experience as pivotal in his healing journey.
• Goggins noted the emotional symmetry of returning to the same places, now with a new perspective shaped by time, family, and personal growth.
• The actor channeled his own experiences of loss and despair into his portrayal of Rick in The White Lotus, deepening the character’s emotional complexity.
• Reflecting on his journey, Goggins expressed a desire to offer reassurance to his younger self, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and finding beauty in life’s challenges.