Lisa on How Blackpink Music Videos Prepped Her for ‘The White Lotus’ Role

Lisa is stepping into the acting world with a role in one of television’s most acclaimed series. The Blackpink singer is set to appear in season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus, which was filmed in Thailand.

“Oh my God, Mike White? I think he’s a genius,” Lisa (who will be credited as Lalisa Manobal) told Elle during an interview. She also shared her emotional reaction upon landing the role. “I think I cried. I was with my friends, my mom’s friends, and my mom as well, but I didn’t tell them that I auditioned for it. I’m super excited and nervous, because it’s my first acting project. So I was happy for a second, and then I was like, ‘Oh, wait, wait, how am I going to deliver this?’”

Lisa quickly found her confidence, realizing that acting in The White Lotus isn’t that different from shooting music videos, whether with Blackpink or in her solo career.

“It’s pretty new to me, but I think it’s similar to shooting music videos… I’m excited for my fans to see it,” she said.

Joining Lisa in the cast are Goggins, Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Scott Glenn, among many others. The White Lotus season 3 is set to premiere in 2025.