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"Severance" Director Jessica Lee Gagné Talks Double Emmy Nod and Mysterious Season 3
21 Aug
Summary
- Posey's Emmy-nominated role in "The White Lotus" has inspired viral reactions
- Posey has not yet seen "The White Lotus" but was deeply invested in the scripts
- Posey is pitching ideas for alternate endings and spin-offs of her past roles

In a recent interview, Emmy-nominated actress Parker Posey opens up about her acclaimed role as Victoria Ratliff in the hit HBO series "The White Lotus." Despite not having seen the show yet, Posey was deeply invested in the scripts, becoming so immersed in the story that she even forgot which characters died in the finale.
Posey's performance as the eccentric Victoria has inspired a viral online phenomenon, with fans enthusiastically reenacting her memorable lines. The actress reveals that her inspiration for the character came from her own upbringing in the South, drawing on the unique dialects and personalities she encountered growing up.
Beyond "The White Lotus," Posey is also exploring ways to revisit some of her iconic past roles, including a potential sequel to "Josie and the Pussycats" and a spin-off for her character Jennifer Jolie from the "Scream" franchise. These ideas showcase Posey's creative passion and her desire to breathe new life into beloved characters.
Meanwhile, "Severance" director Jessica Lee Gagné is celebrating her double Emmy nomination for the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series. Gagné's work on the show has been praised for its visually striking and "mysterious" approach, hinting at exciting developments to come in the highly anticipated third season.