The White Lotus’ Theo James ‘toned down’ nude scene

Theo James’ naked scene in the first episode of The White Lotus’ new season has already become one of the biggest talking points of the latest entry of Mike White’s satirical drama. After fans of the HBO comedy were driven wild by the unexpected moment, he recently revealed viewers would have seen a lot more before the original scene was changed during production.Season two of The White Lotus almost began with a much more X-rated nude scene, Theo has revealed.After last season’s luxury vacation concluded with a shocking murder in Hawaii, this time another group of elite holiday-makers has headed to Sicily for some time off.This year’s follow-up to the surprise HBO hit kicks off with even higher stakes, as several guests were found dead at a beach close to the hotel.Theo’s character Cameron Babcock is hoping for some quality time with his wife Daphne (Meghann Fahy), but fellow guest Harper Spiller (Aubrey Plaza) is convinced their happy marriage is a sham.READ MORE: Strictly’s Tony Adams could make final after new evidence exposed The White Lotus star Theo James ‘toned down’ episode one nude scene: ‘Way too much’ (Image: HBO) The White Lotus fans weren’t expecting to see so much of Theo in the opening episode (Image: HBO) The White Lotus: Theo and Meghann assured fans the nudity is there for a reason (Image: HBO) The White Lotus: Jennifer Coolidge returns from her Emmy-winning role in season one (Image: HBO)However, the actor seemed convinced his first scenes would have pushed the boundaries of TV nudity too far, even by HBO’s standards.Theo also teased Cameron stripping off in the mirror could have ulterior motives which will be revealed later on.’It’s interesting, [because] at first… we don’t know whether it’s deliberate or [if] it’s accidental. But it reveals itself,’ he told Entertainment Tonight.While he admitted getting his kit off ‘felt natural’, he also joked it has become a habit after his roles in The Time Traveller’s Wife and Sanditon also demanded on-camera nudity.DON’T MISS:NCIS LA team rocked by Roundtree’s death after promo tease [THEORY]The Peripheral star teases demanding Chloë Grace Moretz fight [EXCLUSIVE]Yellowstone season 5 theory sees Jamie betray the Duttons again [SPOILERS]’It is in my contract that I’m not allowed to do anything without being completely naked,’ he said.After the first season of The White Lotus featured plenty of nudity and some notorious sex scenes of its own, Theo confirmed the trend will continue in the follow-up.’It’s funny ’cause we’re all kind of naked. It’s a holiday show, really,’ he revealed.He also assured viewers ‘there’s a purpose to it’ for those who may be worried the constant nudity might start to feel gratuitous.