Choke on that, baby! Shooter McGavin fancies a stay at The White Lotus
When pushed to reveal which other shows he loves, McDonald doesn't hesitate. 'I was obsessed with The White Lotus – talk about a dream job.'
It's no secret that The White Lotus is among the hottest contested roles in TV. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carrie Coon – who played Laurie in season three – opened up about the competitive nature of the show. 'These roles are highly coveted by all of our friends,' she explained. 'Everyone auditions for The White Lotus.'
According to reports, season three hopefuls included Woody Harrelson, Lily Allen and Evan Peters. And while McDonald might be part of a long list, in Hollywood, it's all about who you know.
'I actually did a show with Mike White back in the day called Cracking Up, it was a short-lived sitcom on Fox,' McDonald reveals.
The 2004 series, created by White, was cancelled after just six episodes, but even then, McDonald could sense he was in the presence of greatness. 'He's got a real talent for human observation, I used to watch him on the set and be fascinated because we'd be taping something, and he'd rush off to the side, find a place that was quiet and then make these freehand changes to the script,' he says. 'There's a level of genius to Mike White that I'd love to be involved with.'
The idea of Shooter McGavin checking into The White Lotus might seem far-fetched, but it's precisely the kind of inspired casting the show has become known for. Failing that, McDonald seems content with his lot in life. The enduring legacy of Happy Gilmore has turned him into a cult figure.
During our interview, three people stopped to say hello or quote lines from the film – little wonder he is such a hit on Cameo, the website where people order personalised videos from celebrities.
While also giving him a level of commercial appeal that makes him an attractive ambassador for companies such as Uber. The company tapped the actor to travel to Australia and promote its subscription service Uber One and its partnership with fast food giant McDonald's.
'I've always joked that Ronald is my long-lost brother, so I was the perfect pick for this,' laughs McDonald.
The campaign features McDonald recreating scenes from Happy Gilmore, a savvy marketing move ahead of the film's sequel. 'Like I said earlier, Shooter is the gift that keeps on giving,' says McDonald, flashing a grin. Hard to argue with that.
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