Mon Apr 07 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Woody Harrelson’s White Lotus Absence Due to Scheduling Conflict, Not Money

**Los Angeles, CA** – Woody Harrelson’s absence from the third season of HBO’s *The White Lotus* has been the subject of much speculation, with initial reports suggesting a pay dispute. However, Harrelson’s representatives have clarified that a scheduling conflict, not money, led to his departure from the project.

While initially considered for both Walton Goggins’ and Sam Rockwell’s roles, Harrelson was set to appear, even signing on, before a shift in the show’s production schedule clashed with a pre-planned family vacation. This forced him to withdraw from the series.

“It’s not about money,” stated Harrelson’s representatives. Harrelson himself added in a statement: “I was set to do White Lotus and very excited. Unfortunately, their production schedule shifted, and conflicted with a pre-planned family vacation, forcing me to make an extremely hard decision.”

Reports suggesting Harrelson demanded a higher salary, potentially reaching $40,000 per episode, are inaccurate. *The White Lotus* producer David Bernad confirmed that all cast members receive equal pay. The scheduling conflict prevented Harrelson from participating, despite his enthusiasm for the project. He expressed his admiration for Sam Rockwell’s performance, stating, “Things must be meant to be though, because I couldn’t have done as fantastic a job as Sam, who is killing it.” Rockwell himself admitted to initial hesitation due to scheduling conflicts, but ultimately accepted the role.

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