Sam Nivola, the actor who gained attention from 'The White Lotus', criticized the 'aging' top stars in Hollywood.
Nivola mentioned in a recent interview with Variety, "Older movie stars maintain a youthful appearance through plastic surgery while occupying roles that should originally belong to younger actors."
He said, "This reduces opportunities for newcomers to enter the industry. I worry that by the time those actors leave this world, we may need to create a new star under circumstances that come too late."
He cited Timothée Chalamet as an example of a true movie star in modern Hollywood, calling him "one of the best living actors and a complete star." However, he added, "Such cases are very rare."
Nivola also revealed that he has only been offered similar characters since 'The White Lotus'. He stated, "I keep receiving offers for socially awkward, virginal, and slightly strange character roles, but now that I've begun to receive offers for more mature roles, I want to show a different side in my next project."
Reactions from internet users to Nivola's straightforward remarks varied. Some supported him, saying, "Even with plastic surgery, older actors still look old," and "It seems like a poignant comment," while others pointed out flaws in his claims, stating, "If you can't get the roles you want, improve your skills," and "Tom Cruise's facial surgery doesn't affect Sam's box office performance."
Meanwhile, Sam Nivola, born in 2003, is an American actor and a typical example of a 'nepo baby' as the son of British actress Emily Mortimer and American actor Alessandro Nivola. He gained attention after debuting in the 2022 film 'White Noise' and appearing in HBO drama 'The White Lotus' Season 3.
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