Mike White on why he almost didn't cast Blackpink's Lisa in 'White Lotus': 'She's like Taylor Swift meets Princess Diana'

"The White Lotus" show creator Mike White wasn't keen on casting Blackpink's Lisa initially.

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• Mike White initially didn't want to cast Blackpink's Lisa in season three of "The White Lotus."
• White was concerned that the music idol — born Lalisa Manobal — was too famous.
• "I'm just used to not having so much attention; we don't need it," White said.

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