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Aimee Lou Wood Keeps Manchester Accent for 'The White Lotus' Role

Series creator Mike White opted for Wood's natural voice, saying her character didn't need an American accent.

  • Aimee Lou Wood stars as Chelsea, a Manchester-born character, in Season 3 of HBO's 'The White Lotus.'
  • Mike White, the show's creator, decided against Wood using an American accent, believing it was unnecessary for the role.
  • Wood humorously noted her teeth as a reason audiences might not believe her as American, despite her ability to perform the accent convincingly.
  • Filming in a Thai luxury hotel for seven months was described by Wood as an intense, almost 'social experiment' experience.
  • Season 3 of 'The White Lotus,' set in Thailand, continues to air weekly, with the fifth episode premiering tonight.
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