WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The White Lotus season 2, episode 2, "Italian Dream."The White Lotus season 2, episode 2 sets up a major cameo from Laura Dern at the Sicily resort. Big Little Lies actor Laura Dern already made a secret cameo in The White Lotus season 2’s premiere, as she played Abby, the estranged wife of White Lotus guest Dominic Di Grasso (Michael Imperioli). Dern was only heard yelling at Dom over the phone, but Albie and Bert’s continued discussions of Abby suggest the Academy Award-winning actress could eventually make an on-screen appearance.

Dominic’s storyline in The White Lotus season 2 is based around the aftermath of his mistakes with his wife and family. Dom revealed in episode 2 that he has a sex addiction, with Albie telling Portia that his father cheated on his mother numerous times and was finally caught. Dom’s affairs seem to have been the breaking point for his marriage with Laura Dern’s character, but Bert continues telling his son that he must make his marriage work, incessantly declaring that Abby and their daughter Cara should be in Sicily. The White Lotus season 2’s characters are setting up a surprise appearance from Albie’s mother and sister, as Laura Dern’s role likely won’t be confined to a short voice cameo.

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Could Laura Dern Be A Bigger Surprise Character In The White Lotus Season 2?

Michael Imperioli in The White Lotus

In a fun twist, The White Lotus is teasing that Laura Dern will arrive at the Sicilian resort before the end of season 2. Since Albie has referred to himself as the peacemaker in his family, it seems like he’ll try to convince his mom and sister to come to Sicily at the behest of his grandfather Bert. If Dern’s character comes to Sicily, The White Lotus season 2’s Testa di Moro legend could come into play. Dom has been having an affair with local Italian sex worker Lucia, who could end up vengefully killing him to prevent him from going home with his wife and children.

In addition to the story set-ups for Dern’s appearance, the actor has a history of working with The White Lotus creator Mike White. Dern starred in White’s 2007 film Year of the Dog and his comedy-drama HBO series Enlightened from 2011 until 2013, so The White Lotus season 2 is shaping up to be their triumphant reunion. Due to her status as a well-known actor and her history with Mike White, Laura Dern’s role is likely much bigger than the series has let on.

How A Laura Dern Appearance Could Help The White Lotus Season 2

The White Lotus Season 1 Kitty and Shane

Dern’s surprise appearance in The White Lotus season 2 would recapture the magic of season 1’s shocking inclusion of Saturday Night Live actress Molly Shannon. Like Dern’s character, Shannon’s The White Lotus season 1 character was often mentioned by Shane and Rachel in the first few episodes, only to appear halfway through the season and exacerbate the newlyweds’ conflicts. Laura Dern appearing as Abby in The White Lotus season 2’s Sicily location would similarly improve the Di Grasso storyline through the inclusion of another big-name actor and increase the drama and suspense of Dom’s conflicts.

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