The Schwarzeneggers Storm 'The White Lotus' Red Carpet For Patrick Schwarzenegger

Patrick Schwarzenegger was the star of the night at "The White Lotus" season 3 premiere, and his family was right there to show their love and support.

The glamorous moment follows another family highlight, as just three years ago, the actor revealed that his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, became hooked on his true crime series "The Staircase." 

As Patrick Schwarzenegger steps into the spotlight, his famous family, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, continues to support him every step of the way.

The family gathered on Monday at Paramount Studios, marking a rare family reunion that stole the spotlight on the red carpet.  

They posed for a group picture that included Schwarzenegger's fiancée, Abby Champion, his parents, Arnold and Maria Shriver, his sister Katherine, and brother-in-law, Chris Pratt.

Schwarzenegger, who stars as Saxon Ratliff in the new season of "The White Lotus," set in Thailand, plays a character he has described as "a douche that works for his father." 

This is not the first time Patrick has made waves in Hollywood. TMZ reported that along with his latest role, he has also appeared in "The Staircase" and alongside Pratt in "The Terminal List."

It is no secret that Arnold has always been a proud father when it comes to his son's acting career. In fact,back in 2022, Schwarzenegger revealed that his father became completely captivated by his role in the HBO Max true crime series.

The Blast reported that Arnold not only became a huge fan of the adaptation of the Peterson case, but he also dove into the original true-crime documentary that inspired it.

Schwarzenegger said of his father, "He had watched the miniseries, and he was obsessed with it as well once he found out that I got cast in this." For the 31-year-old, he explained that his own knowledge of the case only heightened his excitement for the role. 

The actor also revealed that the 77-year-old's support for his role in "The Staircase" went above and beyond expectations, even without him asking for advice or guidance.

In an interview, Schwarzenegger shared, "A lot of sons go to their father for advice with anything. I definitely go to him like that, but I didn't go to him for this specific character."

Schwarzenegger played the role of Todd Peterson, the youngest son of Michael Peterson, whose relationship was marred by tension. 

If you think Schwarzenegger's relationship with his father mirrors that of Todd Peterson's strained bond with his dad in the series, you would be far from the truth. 

This is likely why Schwarzenegger's connection with his father remained strong and supportive despite not seeking advice on the role.

Schwarzenegger spoke highly of the series' director, Antonio Campos, for his invaluable role in bringing the true-crime drama to life. The TV personality revealed just how much Campos contributed to the cast's preparation for their roles. 

"Antonio Campos was with the story for like, ten years. He was such a treasure chest of information," Schwarzenegger noted, reflecting on the director's deep knowledge of the case. He continued, praising Campos' thorough research:

"He (Campos) had so much uncut footage from the documentary to pull from, and interviews to read, and he was almost a one-stop-shop of information."

Apart from Schwarzenegger, "The Staircase" featured a stellar lineup of talent, including Sophie Turner, Colin Firth, Toni Collette, and Michael Stuhlbarg. 

The gripping true-crime drama took its inspiration from the real-life case of Michael Peterson, a man who was convicted of murdering his wife, Kathleen, only for the case to later unravel in unexpected ways. 

The show, partly based on the original documentary, explored the complex legal battle surrounding Peterson's conviction. What started as a tragic accident soon turned into a high-profile murder investigation, with police eventually indicting Peterson on charges of first-degree murder.

Peterson turned himself in peacefully, but his lengthy trial ended with a conviction and a life sentence in 2003. However, years after the trial, it was revealed that a key witness for the prosecution had lied under oath, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the trial and Peterson's conviction. 

In 2011, a judge vacated the verdict, and in 2017, Peterson took an Alford plea, leading to his release for time already served.

With the support of his father and family, Patrick Schwarzenegger continues to make his mark in Hollywood, one role at a time.