HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3 has been full of surprises, and Episode 7 finally introduced an important character: Sritala Hollinger’s husband, Jim Hollinger. Jim was played by veteran actor Scott Glenn and his arrival was a turning point, especially for Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins), whose whole season was based on finding him.
WHO IS SRITALA HOLLINGER?
The owner of the White Lotus resort in Thailand is Sritala Hollinger, who is played by Lek Patravadi (Patravadi Mejudhon). She has been very important in Season 3— keeping an eye on the resort’s fancy but crazy world. In the premiere episode, it appears that Rick Hatchett has some unfinished business with her husband. There was a time, when she was also an actress.
In episode seven, Sritala watches an old clip of herself singing a folk/rap song on TV, which adds an interesting side story. This scene is a return to the past for her character and a nod to Lek Patravadi’s real-life work. The song she hears is the same one she sang at the White Lotus restaurant earlier in the season. This connection to herself gives her more depth and honors Patravadi’s history as a Thai entertainment star.
Gabe Hilfer, the music supervisor, said that Patravadi re-recorded the song just for the show. Several songs were recorded at first, but only one made it to the final version. It adds a layer of authenticity and cultural homage to the show to see Frank react with admiration as Sritala talks about her past.
Mejudhon took on the role of Prani Chiraanan in In Family We Trust, portrayed Pisawas in Nang Nuan (1987) and played Suwannee Sukotha in Nam Pu (1984).
WHO IS JIM HOLLINGER?
Jim Hollinger is married to Sritala. He is a rich businessman with a bad reputation. Rick Hatchett has been trying to talk to Jim the whole season because he thinks Jim killed his father many years ago. Jim was an important part of Rick’s revenge plan that we didn’t see for most of the season. Everything changed when he first showed up on screen in Episode 7. This new information, which came up when Rick’s mother was dying, sets the stage for a heated argument in episode seven.
Rick and Frank (Sam Rockwell) come up with a complicated plan to get into Jim and Sritala’s fancy home. Frank, pretending to be a Hollywood director, woos Sritala by telling her that he can help her acting career, while Rick takes the chance to talk to Jim alone. The next part of the story is tense as Rick finally meets the man he has been looking for after years of anger and suspicion.
SCOTT GLENN AS JIM HOLLINGER
Jim Hollinger is played by the famous Hollywood actor Scott Glenn. For over 30 years, Glenn has been in famous movies like “The Hunt for Red October,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” “Training Day ” and “The Bourne Ultimatum.” People who watch TV may also know him from The Leftovers, Marvel’s Daredevil, Castle Rock and Bad Monkey. His role as Jim is another complex character that he has played before.
In an interview, Scott Glenn shared his initial hesitation about taking the role, given the many offers he had received to play older, physically impaired characters. However, after watching The White Lotus, he was drawn to its unique storytelling and decided to join the cast. He described his experience working on the show as “like joining a circus,” highlighting the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the production.
RICK’S CONFRONTATION WITH JIM
A big part of Rick Hatchett’s story in Season 3 was his hatred for Jim Hollinger. He was ready for a tough fight when he finally met Jim, but all he saw was a weak old man. Jim is still recovering from a stroke, so he is not at all the intimidating person Rick thought he would be. Rick gives up on his plan to get revenge because of this sudden turn of events. Instead of getting even, Rick just walks away when he realizes that the man who used to have so much power over his life is now weak and can’t do anything.
WILL JIM HOLLINGER RETURN?
There is only one episode left in Season 3 of The White Lotus, and Jim Hollinger may no longer be in the show. The main plot of Rick’s story seems to have ended, but Jim’s return is possible on a show that is known for them. Given Sritala’s influential position and Jim’s wealth, another twist could be on the horizon.
The finale of The White Lotus Season 3 is set to air soon. Will Jim Hollinger play another key role before the season ends?
Check out tvacute.com for more news and in-depth articles about The White Lotus.
THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 3 FINALE: WHAT TO EXPECT IN EPISODE 8 “AMOR FATI”
THE WHITE LOTUS (DENIALS) RECAP: SEASON 3 EPISODE 6 EXPLAINED!
The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7: Is Tanya really dead? Is Jennifer Coolidge leaving The White Lotus?
[Season Finale] The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: Who died? Ending Explained!
