The White Lotus Season 3 isn’t just making waves for its plot twists—it’s also caught in the middle of gossip about behind-the-scenes drama among cast members. But actor Jason Isaacs just decided to poke fun at the rumors in the best way possible.
In a recent Instagram post, Isaacs shared a pair of candid selfies with his White Lotus co-star Walton Goggins, hinting at all the internet chatter about supposed cast tension. According to the post, the two happened to bump into each other on a flight—an encounter that quickly turned into a social media moment.
The first photo showed Isaacs and Goggins grinning at the camera, while the second captured a hilarious moment of Isaacs planting a kiss on Goggins’ forehead. The caption? Classic Isaacs humor:
“Guess who was on my plane? Hey, all you genius online sleuths – see any beef?!! #RicksAlive!!!”
Fans were quick to pick up on the sarcasm, with Isaacs clearly shutting down any speculation of a feud—at least between him and Goggins.
But he didn’t stop there. Isaacs tagged not only Goggins and The White Lotus official page but also threw in a tag for Duke University’s Instagram handle—a cheeky nod to another controversy swirling around his character.
ICYMI: In The White Lotus Season 3, Isaacs plays Tim Ratliff, a Duke alum who’s seen going through a dark, emotional moment while wearing a Duke University T-shirt. In one particularly heavy scene, his character is holding a gun to his head while wearing the school’s merch—something the real-life university did not take lightly.
According to The New York Times, Duke officials criticized the show for portraying their branding in such a disturbing context, saying it didn’t represent the university’s values. But Isaacs wasn’t having it—he later clapped back in his own way by appearing in public wearing a shirt with Duke’s Blue Devil mascot.
As for the “beef” Isaacs referred to in his caption, fans believe it might also be a subtle jab at the rumors claiming tension between Goggins and his onscreen partner, Aimee Lou Wood. While nothing has been officially confirmed, internet gossip mills have been buzzing about possible awkwardness between the two actors.
So, what’s the real story? Based on Isaacs’ playful tone and friendly selfie, it looks like at least some of the rumored drama is just that—rumors.
