Actress Carrie Coon has earned her third Emmy nomination, this time for her performance in the third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.”
The nomination comes in the Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category for her role as Laurie, a New York-based lawyer who survived the show’s explosive finale. Coon previously received Emmy nominations for FX’s “Fargo” and HBO’s “The Gilded Age.”
Speaking from Vancouver where she is filming an independent movie, Coon said she was celebrating by working, calling it “the best way to celebrate.” She is currently shooting “Harmonia,” a thriller directed by Guy Nattiv that also stars Lily James and Bella Ramsey.
“The White Lotus” received 23 Emmy nominations in total, matching its 2023 tally. The show was not eligible for awards in 2024 due to production delays caused by industry strikes.
Coon expressed enthusiasm about potentially returning for a fourth season of “The White Lotus” but said she would prefer filming in colder locations after spending six months in Thailand’s humid heat. “It was the hottest I’ve ever been in my life, and it’s only getting hotter,” she said.
Creator Mike White has suggested the next season might move away from beach settings, having already used Hawaii, Italy, and Thailand for the first three seasons. Reports suggest the production is considering a European location, possibly a Four Seasons hotel.
Regarding “The Gilded Age,” which is currently airing its third season, Coon said she has no control over the show’s future but remains hopeful based on audience response. The show’s third season will be eligible for next year’s Emmy nominations.
Coon praised her co-star Bella Ramsey, who also received an Emmy nomination and plays her daughter in the current film project. Ramsey made history as the first openly nonbinary actor to receive a second Emmy nomination.
The actress credited her survival skills in “The White Lotus” to her background as a competitive runner in high school, which helped her character escape danger in the season finale.
“The White Lotus” has become one of HBO’s most successful anthology series, with each season featuring a new cast and location while maintaining the show’s satirical take on wealthy tourists and resort culture.
