“It was very weird kissing Patrick because he’s a really good friend of mine,” he explained. “And, you know, I’m straight, he’s straight. It’s already weird.”

Plus, the much-discussed plot point—which also included Charlotte Le Bon, who plays Chloe—was actually the first sex scene of Sam’s career.

“I was totally nervous,” he shared. “I’m a very anxious person, so I’m always nervous, especially on a big job like that. Doing the sex scene was nerve-racking, and we were on a boat, and I get seasick, so that was f–king stressful.”

Despite the nerves and discomfort, though, the days on set went well, thanks to the show’s creator Mike White.

“The actual scene itself went smoothly,” Sam said. “Mike White was sort of calming about it, and I really trusted Patrick and Charlotte.”

Read on to learn more about the cast of The White Lotus’ third season.