Aimee Lou Wood: Wildest White Lotus Theory Revealed
- The season finale of The White Lotus sparked numerous fan theories, but one stood out as particularly outlandish.Actress Aimee Lou Wood shared the "weirdest" theory she encountered regarding...
- Wood recounted that some viewers believed the frequent shots of monkeys in the trees hinted at a simian assassin.
- While Wood found the theory amusing, she admitted that she briefly considered its plausibility, given the numerous monkey shots and the gun's circulation throughout the season.
Aimee Lou Wood spills the beans on the most outlandish fan theory surrounding the White Lotus season 3 finale: a monkey was the shooter. Yes, you read that right! In an exclusive interview, Wood breaks down the “weirdest” theory she encountered, where viewers believed that a primate, hinted at thru repeated shots of monkeys, was responsible for the season’s climactic shootout. Michelle Monaghan swiftly debunked the monkey theory, although the series’ star briefly considered the possibility. Discover how this fan speculation captivated the cast and the surprising details they shared. As the dust settles on season 3, what other shocking theories did the show conjure? News Directory 3 offers a comprehensive look into this and other entertainment news. Discover what’s next in the world of The White Lotus.
‘White Lotus’ Star Addresses Season 3’s Wildest Fan Theory
Updated May 29, 2025
The season finale of The White Lotus sparked numerous fan theories, but one stood out as particularly outlandish.Actress Aimee Lou Wood shared the ”weirdest” theory she encountered regarding the White Lotus season 3 plot with EW: the idea that a monkey was responsible for the shootout.
Wood recounted that some viewers believed the frequent shots of monkeys in the trees hinted at a simian assassin. “People thought that a monkey got ahold of the gun and did the shootout,” Wood said,noting fans cited the monkey shots as evidence of creator Mike White‘s supposed genius.
While Wood found the theory amusing, she admitted that she briefly considered its plausibility, given the numerous monkey shots and the gun’s circulation throughout the season. Ultimately, she favored the theory of multiple shooters, which she felt better explained the gunfire.
According to Wood, Michelle Monaghan quickly dismissed the monkey theory. “Michelle Monaghan just couldn’t be bothered with that rumor,” Wood explained. “So she was like, ‘That is absolutely not what happened.'”
the weirdest one for us was that people thought that a monkey got ahold of the gun and did the shootout.Because they were like, ‘Well, why would they keep cutting to the monkeys in the trees?’ People were really [like]’Oh, of course. [Creator] Mike [White]’s a genius.’ Honestly!
I think Michelle Monaghan just couldn’t be bothered with that rumor. So she was like, ‘That is absolutely not what happened. That’s just not [it].’
Despite Monaghan’s denial, Wood believes dismissing the fan theory didn’t spoil the show, as the actual twists remained unpredictable. She also noted the irony of a service monkey wielding a gun appearing in the series finale of The Righteous Gemstones, which aired after The White Lotus.
what’s next
Fans can stream The White Lotus Season 3 on Max and anticipate the premiere of Season 4.