Murray Bartlett on ‘White Lotus,’ ‘Last of Us’ and More | Obsessed: The Podcast

Emmy-winning actor Murray Bartlett joins Kevin Fallon to talk about his thrilling new series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the unforgettable success of The White Lotus, and why there's still hope for a return to Mike White's hit HBO drama. He also reflects on filming one of television's most beloved love stories in The Last of Us, breaking stereotypes through LGBTQ+ representation, behind-the-scenes secrets from his most shocking scenes, and the surprising impact his work continues to have on audiences around the world. Check out Wildmen with Dylan Sprouse and Brendan Columbus starting July 14th, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts. #ad 00:00:00 Cold Open: Could Murray Bartlett Return to The White Lotus? 00:00:46 Murray Bartlett on Playing a Villain in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed 00:05:04 How the Series Explores OnlyFans, Online Relationships & Modern Loneliness 00:10:42 Sponsor Break: Wild Men with Dylan Sprouse & Brendon Columbus 00:11:46 Murray Bartlett Breaks Down His Shocking On-Screen Death Scene 00:16:15 Why Murray Chooses Complex LGBTQ+ Roles Over Stereotypes 00:20:03 Filming Gay Intimacy Scenes & Their Lasting Impact Online 00:24:31 Behind the Most Shocking Scene in The White Lotus 00:29:01 How The White Lotus Completely Changed Murray Bartlett's Career 00:33:32 Why The Last of Us Love Story Resonated Around the World 00:37:01 The Wild Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Finale & Farewell 📖 Title: Murray Bartlett on ‘White Lotus,’ ‘Last of Us’ and More 👂 Podcast: Obsessed: The Podcast 📺 Episode: 65 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: July 15th, 2026 👨‍💼 Guest: Murray Bartlett 🎙️ Host: Kevin Fallon #thewhitelotus #thelastofus #tv #television #emmys #lgbtq #trump #nickofferman #parksandrec #jennifercoolidge #mikewhite #gay #whitelotus #MurrayBartlett #podcast #entertainment #news #actor #acting #theamazingrace #survivor Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's Obsessed YouTube community:    / @theobsessedchannel   Have a question or comment for us? Send us an email: [email protected] Subscribe to Obsessed: The Podcast wherever you get your shows: https://pod.link/1456474041 The Daily Beast is committed to accurate, fair, independent, fast, and accountable journalism. We seek the truth and report it honestly, without fear or favor. We ground robust and provocative opinions in fact. Follow us on Instagram:   / beastobsessed   Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beastobsessed Follow us on X: https://x.com/beastobsessed Follow us on Facebook:   / beastobsessed