News about Milos Bikovic

Julian Kostov was brought to replace Milos Bikovic, who was suspended from season 3 after Ukraine reacted angrily at his pro-Putin position

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 6, 2024
Following criticism from Ukraine over Julian Kostov's pro-Putin position, the original actor was dropped from season 3 of The White Lotus. Only days after the 36-year-old Serbian actor Bikovic was fired by HBO, the 34-year-old Bulgarian actor was brought to the role to play a Russian actor. Season three is set to begin filming in Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok as the anthology series will follow a new group of tourists at another White Lotus property in Thailand. Leslie Bibb, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Carrie Coon, Francesca Corney, and returning season 1 castmember Natasha Rothwell appear in a good cast.

Following criticism from Ukraine over his pro-Putin position, White Lotus actor Milos Bikovic warns of a "disturbing precedent."

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2024
After pressure from Ukraine's government, HBO has barred a Pro-Putin actor from the third season of the Emmy-nominated television series 'White Lotus.' In an Instagram post on Saturday, Milos Bikovic, 36, called the recasting decision a 'disturbing precedent,' claiming he is the perpetrator of a'targeted campaign.' Bikovi was supposed to have been cast in the role of Russian Valentin, a vivacious yogi and the hotel's 'Life Enhancement Mentor,' according to the hotel's Deadline.

Ukraine hits out at White Lotus makers HBO for casting pro-Putin actor Milos Bikovic who has received a medal of honor from Russian leader and supported his bloody war: 'Dear HBO, do you really support genocide?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
In the forthcoming third season of Ukraine's hit show, The White Lotus, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs boldly called HBO out for its decision to cast Serbian actor Milo Bikovi (pictured, left and right) in the upcoming third season of its hit show, The White Lotus. he has made several comments supporting Vladimir Putin (pictured, left), and was given Russian citizenship in 2021