Summary

• Simona Tabasco's success in The White Lotus paved the way for her horror movie Immaculate, which will unite her with Sydney Sweeney, another breakout star of the show.
• Immaculate is a psychological horror set in an Italian convent, while The White Lotus focuses on social commentary. However, fans of the show will be excited to see Tabasco and Sweeney together in a new project.
• Tabasco has had a successful career in Italian film and television before her role in The White Lotus, further showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress.

Following her success in The White Lotus, Simona Tabasco's next major project was always going to attract attention, yet it turns out that the Italian-born star's big-screen horror debut is even more exciting, thanks to a connection with Mike White's hit drama. On the surface, the two projects don't seem to have a great deal in common. However, one link unconnected to the movie's story or content is guaranteed to excite fans of both The White Lotus' sophomore Italian story and its lauded original series.

After an acclaimed season 1 that was only ever intended to be a standalone, expectations were high when The White Lotus season 2 debuted in October 2022. Fortunately, the Sicily-set follow-up more than delivered, scoring an impressive 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and winning several prominent awards. Much of this praise centered on the performances of The White Lotus season 2 cast. Alongside the likes of Michael Imperioli, F. Murray Abraham, and Aubrey Plaza, Simona Tabasco was singled out for her performance as the beguiling and charismatic prostitute Lucia Greco. Her success in the role paved the way for future projects, including the horror movie Immaculate.

Immaculate Will Unite Simona Tabasco With Sydney Sweeney

On the face of it, there isn't much that connects Immaculate with The White Lotus. Aside from sharing an Italian setting, Immaculate is set to be a straightforward psychological horror set in a convent. By contrast, The White Lotus is much more concerned with social commentary around the corrupting influences of desire and wealth. However, the 2024 horror movie will still excite The White Lotus fans thanks to the fact that it will unite two of the show's breakout stars in Simona Tabasco and Sydney Sweeney.

Despite starring in separate series of the anthology, Tabasco and Sweeney have etched themselves into The White Lotus' legend. Sweeney's sardonic, jealous, and manipulative Olivia Mossbacher was both terrifying and extremely vulnerable, expertly embodying the hypocrisies of teenage girlhood. By contrast, Tabasco's Lucia Greco was confident and alluring, embodying a different representation of femininity. In their own way, each performer owned and enhanced The White Lotus. Seeing the pair together in Immaculate is therefore extremely exciting for fans of the show.

Everything We Know About Immaculate

While little concrete is known about Immaculate, a few key details have been made public. Sweeney will play a devoutly religious woman called Cecilia who is offered a role at an illustrious Italian convent. However, when she arrives, she begins to unearth the truth behind the institution's horrific past and terrifying present. The movie is currently in post-production, with a release scheduled for later in 2024. It is directed by Michael Mohan in his feature film directorial debut.

Immaculate will be produced by Sweeney herself under her Fifty Fifty Films studio.

It is currently unknown exactly what role Tabasco will play and to what extent her character will interact with Sweeney's protagonist. However, given Tabasco's popularity post-The White Lotus, as well as her and Sweeney's connection via the show, it seems almost certain that the show's fans will get to see two of their favorite actors from the series finally interact. In what capacity this will occur is unclear. Nevertheless, Immaculate remains a must-watch for lovers of The White Lotus seasons 1 and 2.

What Else Simona Tabasco Has Done Besides The White Lotus

Although The White Lotus season 2 is probably Simona Tabasco's most recognizable role, she has had a successful wider career. Some of her biggest projects include several prominent movie roles. In 2014, she played the main character's daughter Tea in the Italian neo-noir thriller Perez, for which she won several awards and was nominated at the Venice Film Festival. She has also featured in the movies I Babysitter, Bob & Marys, and The Ties, further highlighting her big-screen credentials ahead of Immaculate.

Tabasco has also enjoyed a successful Italian television career before her breakthrough in The White Lotus. She was a recurring character in Fuoriclasse, È arrivata la felicità, and The Bastards of Pizzofalcone, before a leading role in the miniseries Luna Park. While it's certainly true that The White Lotus remains her most recognizable role for an international audience, Tabasco has proven herself thanks to a variety of other productions.