I just don’t associate her with this type of comedy, nor can I imagine her doing it well. I’ve only ever seen her do serious drama or, as you say, sort of zany, over the top dark comedy stuff. The White Lotus requires actors that can do a specific type of satire well. They need to be able to play something like a serious role but simultaneously make themselves a comedic figure. Their performance needs to feel like they’re taking it seriously while we’re all watching from the outside in just laughing at them.
I just don’t associate her with this type of comedy, nor can I imagine her doing it well. I’ve only ever seen her do serious drama or, as you say, sort of zany, over the top dark comedy stuff. The White Lotus requires actors that can do a specific type of satire well. They need to be able to play something like a serious role but simultaneously make themselves a comedic figure. Their performance needs to feel like they’re taking it seriously while we’re all watching from the outside in just laughing at them.