The third season of The White Lotus delivered a major surprise in its fifth episode with the unexpected appearance of guest star Sam Rockwell, who made a startling confession. In a meeting with his old friend Rick Hatchett (portrayed by Walton Goggins) Rockwell's character,

In a reunion with his old friend Rick Hatchett (portrayed by Walton Goggins), Rockwell's character, credited as Frank, discloses that he's been sober for 10 months following a period of wild sexual escapades. Frank also hands over a gun, presumably for Rick to exact revenge on his father's killer, and agrees to reconvene the following night.