Lukas Gage To Release Bombshell Memoir With Childhood Journal Entries

Actor Lukas Gage, known for his dynamic roles and viral moments, is set to release his first memoir, "I Wrote This for Attention," an unfiltered deep dive into his personal life, struggles, and search for self-understanding.

Gage’s Hollywood career began in the early 2010s, with appearances in "The Millionaires," "Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse," "American Vandal," and "T@gged." More recently, he’s been featured in acclaimed projects like "Euphoria," "Love, Victor," "You," "Fargo," "Dead Boy Detectives," and upcoming films "Smile 2" and "Companion. "

Off-screen, Lukas Gage also made headlines for his high-profile relationship and messy divorce from Chris Appleton. The pair, who wed in 2023, finalized their divorce settlement in June 2024 following allegations of infidelity.

The 29-year-old star announced the book on Friday, January 24, sharing its roots in his childhood journals.

“The book is inspired by the many journals I kept as a kid, where I wrote about a lot of things that I never shared with anybody else,” Gage revealed exclusively to Us Weekly. “In this book, I start talking about it, and you can see why sometimes it felt safer not to.”

According to the memoir’s description, Gage decided to write the book after experiencing “one of the sh-tiest weeks of his life.” During that time, Gage’s beloved grandmother was nearing the end of her life, and he found himself sitting beside his mostly absent father.

To make matters worse, he was within view of the building where he had signed a prenup months earlier for a marriage that had since dissolved. As he scrolled through social media, he encountered harsh comments accusing him of seeking attention—a claim he now admits held some truth.

“Lukas Gage was no stranger to going viral. He loved attention,” the synopsis teases, recounting stories of his past, including setting his room on fire as a child, flirting with women at Hooters, and his infamous NSFW scene in "The White Lotus" season 1. “Lukas was scared of attention, and yet he craved it more than anything in the world.”

In "I Wrote This for Attention," Gage tackles subjects like sex, death, fame, familial conflict, addiction, and even his experiences on the dating app Raya.

The memoir is described as “a remarkable achievement of healing, of vaping through therapy sessions, and of having the courage to forgive the family that hurt you and set yourself free.”

The book promises to offer readers an intimate look at Gage’s journey—from his struggles with self-doubt to his pursuit of authenticity in an industry that thrives on appearances. For fans and newcomers alike, "I Wrote This for Attention" will shed light on the man behind the viral moments and his quest to turn pain into purpose.

Gage’s upcoming memoir, "I Wrote This for Attention," is already making waves in the entertainment world, with glowing endorsements from some of his high-profile friends and collaborators.

“This book is raw, provocative, chaotic, and — dare I say — sl-tty. Wait, sorry, that was me describing Lukas Gage,” quipped "It Ends with Us" author Colleen Hoover. “The book, though, is every bit of that and more. A must-read for anyone who’s a fan of Lukas (or even if you can’t stand him). Or, if you’ve never heard of him — which, honestly, is most of you — just read it anyway.”

The "White Lotus" creator Mike White also offered a tongue-in-cheek take on Gage’s debut memoir. “For a self-proclaimed pathological liar, Lukas Gage is brutally honest. And for an exhibitionistic chaos agent with a borderline personality disorder, he is entirely relatable. This insightful memoir will earn your attention with its humor and its heartbreak.”

Actress Riley Keough praised the book’s blend of charm and unpredictability. “It’s as unhinged and heartwarming as Lukas is,” she wrote, while comedy legend Molly Shannon highlighted the emotional impact of Gage’s storytelling. “Few books have the power to move me to both laughter and tears, but this one did,” Shannon shared.

The memoir will officially hit bookshelves on Tuesday, October 14.