Did you know Lily Allen auditioned for 'The White Lotus'?

IANS April 5, 2025 296 views

Lily Allen recently opened up about her unsuccessful audition for the hit series 'The White Lotus' during her podcast with Miquita Oliver. Despite not landing the role, the singer-actress remains enthusiastic about her acting career and is currently preparing to star in a stage adaptation of Ibsen's 'Hedda'. She candidly discussed her past hesitations about self-tapes and her growing confidence in pursuing acting opportunities. Allen humorously noted her dream of potentially starring in a UK detective series, showing her down-to-earth approach to her emerging acting ambitions.

"I did a self-tape for 'The White Lotus' and obviously did not get it." - Lily Allen
Did you know Lily Allen auditioned for 'The White Lotus'?
Los Angeles, April 5: Actress-singer Lily Allen once auditioned for a part in the hit streaming series 'The White Lotus', which stars Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario and Sydney Sweeney.

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Lily Allen missed White Lotus role but remains passionate about acting

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Recently separated from David Harbour

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Preparing to star in Hedda Ibsen play

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Wants to explore more acting opportunities

The 39-year-old singer, who recently split from her second husband, 'Stranger Things' actor David Harbour, revealed she attempted to land a role in Mike White's TV anthology series but was not successful, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Speaking on her podcast 'Miss Me?', which she co-hosts with best friend Miquita Oliver, Lily said, "I haven't auditioned for anything really. I did do a self-tape for 'The White Lotus' and obviously did not get it. But I think I'm a bit scared of doing self-tapes. Maybe now I would do them because I don't think people give as much of a s*** about me anymore. Back in the day I didn't like the idea of casting officers having a tape of me in case they would share it with other people. Now I don't really subscribe to that fear so much, I don't really care”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Lily has landed some roles on stage and is set to play the lead in a new adaptation of Ibsen's play 'Hedda', from British director Matthew Dunster.

She said, "I did a photoshoot last week for Hedda, the play that I've got coming up and I really loved it. "I'm really excited about getting into the rehearsal days for this play and yeah I do hope that I get more opportunities. I want to put myself out there a little bit more and be a bit braver with doing self-tapes and going up for auditions and stuff because it is something that I enjoy and it something that I think I have the ability to be good at”.

Lily added more details of her acting aspirations, joking, "I don't know if the Oscars is what I'm going for, but a nice UK detective series, I'd love that”.

Reader Comments

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Sarah J.
Love Lily's honesty about auditioning! It's so relatable how she talks about self-tape fears. Wishing her all the best with her play - she's got such great stage presence! 🌟
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Marcus T.
Honestly can't picture Lily in White Lotus - the casting was perfect as is. But I'd totally watch her in a UK detective series! That self-deprecating humor would be perfect for the genre.
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Anika P.
Respectful criticism: I think Lily should focus more on music. Her acting in that one movie was... not great. But hey, if she's passionate about it, good for her for trying!
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Jamal K.
The transparency about audition fears is so refreshing. Hollywood needs more of this real talk instead of pretending everything comes easy. Rooting for her Hedda performance!
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Emma L.
"A nice UK detective series" - YES PLEASE! Someone cast her already. She'd bring such great energy to a crime drama with her wit and London roots.
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Tom R.
Interesting how she mentions not caring as much about what people think now. That's real growth. Also, Ibsen's Hedda is a challenging role - bold choice!

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Lily Allen The White Lotus David Harbour Acting Auditions Hedda Ibsen
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