White Lotus Star Sam Nivola Spills On Hollywood’S Plastic Surgery Obsession Stealing Young Talent’S Spotlight on ONDA LA

Hollywood’s Age-Defying Drama: Sam Nivola Sounds Off

Yo, Hollywood, what’s up with the eternal youth chase? Sam Nivola, the fresh-faced 21-year-old breakout from HBO’s Emmy-winning 'White Lotus,' is throwing shade at Tinseltown’s obsession with plastic surgery. He’s not just sipping matcha in a Venice Beach café while ranting - he’s got a point about older stars snagging roles meant for the next gen of talent.

In a recent chat with Variety, Nivola didn’t hold back on how this trend is straight-up blocking young actors from making their mark. With a SoCal summer energy, he’s frustrated that the red carpet regulars are looking younger by the day, playing parts that don’t match their real age. It’s like a never-ending reboot of a classic flick - no room for new stars to shine.

“These legends are holding onto youth with every trick in the book, playing roles meant for us young’uns, and it’s squeezing out our shot at the spotlight,” Nivola told Variety.

The Future of Fame: Are New Stars Getting a Fair Shot?

Nivola, who stole hearts as the youngest son in a loaded North Carolina fam on 'White Lotus' Season 3, is worried about the industry’s future. He’s blunt about it - with all respect to the OGs, they won’t be around forever. When that day comes, Hollywood’s gonna need fresh faces to fill those blockbuster posters, and right now, the pipeline’s looking drier than a Malibu canyon in August.

But he’s got love for at least one standout. Timothée Chalamet, in Nivola’s eyes, is killing it as one of the few true stars of their generation. “He’s not some jacked-up action hero; he’s got a vibe I can relate to,” Nivola said, tipping his hat to the actor’s unique, non-traditional star power.

From Family Legacy to Industry Frustrations

Coming from a fam of performers - his mom, Emily Mortimer, lit up screens in 'The Newsroom,' while his dad, Alessandro Nivola, crushed it in 'The Brutalist' - Sam’s got a front-row seat to how Hollywood’s changed. He’s salty about the studios playing it safe, turning the biz into a numbers game. “They’ve Moneyball-ed the film industry!” he exclaimed, pointing out how data-driven decisions are killing the risk-taking spirit that once defined this town.

One genre’s taking the hardest hit, according to Nivola. Comedy, the ultimate playground for bold moves, is practically a ghost town these days. “It’s been dry for a minute,” he sighed, lamenting the lack of laughs in a world obsessed with predicting box office bucks to the nearest penny.

Sam’s Next Move and Industry Echoes

Despite the challenges, Nivola’s not sitting idle on the Hollywood sidelines. He’s gearing up for a rare comedic gem, 'Driver’s Ed,' directed by Bobby Farrelly of 'Dumb and Dumber' fame. He’ll be rolling with a killer cast including Ella Stiller, Alyssa Milano, Kumail Nanjiani, and Molly Shannon - talk about a squad that could bring back some much-needed humor to the big screen.

He’s not the only 'White Lotus' star keeping it real about cosmetic trends either. Aimee Lou Wood, who played Chelsea in Season 3, recently got candid on the 'Run-Through With Vogue' podcast about steering clear of Botox. She’s all about keeping her face moving for those crucial on-screen expressions, a reminder that not everyone in LA is chasing that frozen look.

So, while Nivola’s calling out the industry’s age-defying antics, he’s also hustling to carve his own path. Will Hollywood make room for the new kids on the block, or keep recycling the same Botoxed faces? Grab your popcorn - this drama’s just getting started.