Parker Posey, an actress often associated with indie films, has expressed her frustration over missing out on mainstream roles. However, her latest portrayal in HBO's 'The White Lotus' might change her trajectory. In the series, she plays Victoria Ratliff, a humorous yet troubled character at a luxury retreat, reminiscent of Jennifer Coolidge's Tanya. Critics have started to see her character as a worthy successor, highlighting Posey's comedic timing and the show's satire of wealthy lifestyles.
"I asked my agent again, 'Just tell me what's going on. What is the feedback? I don't quite understand.' Then they go, 'Well, the studio says you're too much of an indie queen.'"
"As her lorazepam runs dry, and the rug is slowly pulled out from beneath the Ratliffs for reasons entirely of their own doing, Victoria is forced to finally contend with a harsh reality bearing down on her like a tsunami."
"Just like Coolidge, Posey relies on her extensive background in comedy to deliver all the show's best and campiest lines, like when Victoria questions the company she'll have to share on board a luxury yacht by asking, 'Are they decent people? Just because people are rich doesn't mean they're not trashy.'"
"It's likely to be among the most mainstream and widely watched productions Posey has ever been part of. In it, she plays Victoria Ratliff, a pill-popping matriarch."
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