Jimmy Kimmel Live welcomed actor Jon Gries to the show recently, where he discussed his role in the hit series, The White Lotus, his recent marriage, and his start in the acting industry. Gries, who is best known for his role as Uncle Rico in Napoleon Dynamite, has been keeping audiences entertained with his versatile performances.
During the interview, Gries shared the interesting story of meeting Jimmy Kimmel‘s mother at a gallery opening. The encounter took an unexpected turn when she recognized him not only as Uncle Rico but also as Greg Gary from The White Lotus. Gries jokingly mentioned how it was funny to have Kimmel’s mom be a fan of his work.
Gries also touched on his journey in the acting world, revealing that he started at a young age. His father, who was a director, took him to the dentist after he knocked out a tooth. Instead of going straight to the dentist, his father took him to Paramount Studios, where he ended up having a memorable experience interacting with the producers. Despite his father initially dismissing him as an “idiot” rather than an actor, Gries went on to screen test and land a role in a film alongside renowned actors like Charlton Heston and Ben Johnson.
The conversation then shifted to Gries’ role in The White Lotus. He expressed his gratitude to series creator Mike White for inviting him back for all three seasons. Gries humorously commented that he hopes White has a good ending for his character in the upcoming season. He also mentioned that he loves being a part of White’s projects and praised him as a genius.
As with any successful show, fans have developed theories about The White Lotus. Although Gries couldn’t provide any answers, Kimmel shared a theory he had discovered. He suggested that Gries’ character, Greg Gary, keeps appearing on tropical islands because he is secretly Roger Linus from the TV series Lost. The theory was met with amusement and added to the intrigue surrounding Gries’ character.
Overall, it was an exciting and engaging interview where Gries discussed his personal life, his varied acting roles, and his journey in the entertainment industry. Fans can catch Gries on The White Lotus, airing on HBO Max on Sunday nights.
