Industry May 10, 2026

Steve Coogan attributes 'The White Lotus' role to '24 Hour Party People'

The HBO show's creator Mike White is an avowed fan of Coogan's turn as Factory Records co-founder Tony Wilson

Originally published by NME
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Steve Coogan attributes 'The White Lotus' role to '24 Hour Party People'

Steve Coogan secured his role in the HBO series "The White Lotus" due to his performance in "24 Hour Party People." The creator of "The White Lotus," Mike White, is known to be a supporter of Coogan's portrayal of Tony Wilson, the co-founder of Factory Records, in the aforementioned film.

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