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7 'The White Lotus' stars who have also played Marvel or DC characters

7 'The White Lotus' stars who have also played Marvel or DC characters
Aubrey Plaza on season two, episode five of "The White Lotus."Courtesy of HBO

Before his Emmy-winning role on season one of "The White Lotus," Murray Bartlett played Dr. Paul Edmonds on the Marvel and Netflix series "Iron Fist."

Before his Emmy-winning role on season one of "The White Lotus," Murray Bartlett played Dr. Paul Edmonds on the Marvel and Netflix series "Iron Fist."
On the left: Murray Bartlett on season one of "The White Lotus." On the right: Bartlett on season two of "Iron Fist."      Mario Perez/HBO; Netflix/Marvel Studios

Bartlett starred as Armond, the manager of the White Lotus Resort in Hawaii, on HBO's hit anthology series.

"The White Lotus" breakout star Natasha Rothwell had a minor role in the DC Comics film "Wonder Woman 1984."

"The White Lotus" breakout star Natasha Rothwell had a minor role in the DC Comics film "Wonder Woman 1984."
On the left: Natasha Rothwell on season one of "The White Lotus." On the right: Rothwell in "Wonder Woman 1984."      HBO; Warner Bros.

Rothwell, who portrayed a spa owner named Belinda in "The White Lotus," played Carol Thomas, the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in the 2020 "Wonder Woman" sequel.

Sydney Sweeney, who earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Olivia Mossbacher on season one of "The White Lotus," is set to star in Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man" upcoming spin-off film "Madame Web."

Sydney Sweeney, who earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Olivia Mossbacher on season one of "The White Lotus," is set to star in Sony and Marvel
On the left: Sydney Sweeney on season one of "The White Lotus." On the right: Sweeney on the set of "Madame Web" in October 2022.      Mario Perez/HBO; James Devaney/GC Images

It's unclear who she'll play in "Madame Web," but fans have speculated that Sweeney will portray Julia Carpenter. In the comics, the character is the second Spider-Woman and later, the second Madame Web.

Sweeney hasn't revealed much about her involvement in "Madame Web," but told The Hollywood Reporter she "liked the personal struggles that the character goes through."

The actress also told Variety that she was reading the comics in preparation.

"Madame Web," which stars Dakota Johnson as the titular character, is set for release on February 16, 2024.

Fred Hechinger, who played Sweeney's on-screen brother Quinn on "The White Lotus," will reportedly portray a villain in Marvel and Sony's "Kraven the Hunter" film.

Fred Hechinger, who played Sweeney
On the left: Fred Hechinger on season one of "The White Lotus." On the right: Marvel character Chameleon in the comics.      Mario Perez/HBO; Marvel

In February, multiple publications reported that Hechinger joined the "Spider-Man" spin-off film.

Unconfirmed sources said that the actor will portray Chameleon, the Spidey villain and half-brother of Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Sergei Kravinoff/Kraven the Hunter.

"The White Lotus" star F. Murray Abraham voiced the Egyptian god named Khonshu on Marvel's Disney+ series "Moon Knight."

"The White Lotus" star F. Murray Abraham voiced the Egyptian god named Khonshu on Marvel
On the left: F. Murray Abraham on season two, episode five of "The White Lotus." On the right: Khonshu on season one, episode two of "Moon Knight."      Courtesy of HBO

"The White Lotus" season two actress Aubrey Plaza (Harper), will star in Marvel's upcoming "WandaVision" spin-off series "Agatha: Coven of Chaos."

"The White Lotus" season two actress Aubrey Plaza (Harper), will star in Marvel
Aubrey Plaza on season two, episode one of "The White Lotus."      Fabio Lovino/HBO

Details about Plaza's role on the show, which stars Kathryn Hahn as the witch named Agatha, have been kept under wraps but she's rumored to be playing a villain.

In an interview with Backstage, Plaza said that she plays a "fun character" on the upcoming Disney+ series.

She also raved about working with Hahn, saying, "To be able to get on screen with her and go toe-to-toe with her is what's driving me. I think it's cool that it's Marvel and all that, but I'm really just interested to work with Kathryn Hahn."

"Agatha: Coven of Chaos" is expected to release on Disney+ in winter 2023.

Tom Hollander who plays the mysterious Quentin on season two of "The White Lotus," also voices Bruce Wayne's butler named Alfred on HBO Max's animated series "Harley Quinn."

Tom Hollander who plays the mysterious Quentin on season two of "The White Lotus," also voices Bruce Wayne
On the left: Tom Hollander as Quentin on season two of "The White Lotus." On the right: Alfred on season three of "Harley Quinn."      Courtesy of HBO; HBO Max

The true intentions of Hollander's "White Lotus" character will likely be revealed during the finale, which will release on Sunday, December 11.


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