The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 6 “Abductions” places Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) in more danger than ever before. However, she’s blissfully unaware of the threats surrounding her because new pal Quentin (Tom Hollander) has given her compliments, cocaine, and a loverboy named Niccoló (or is it Nicolo? I didn’t watch this week’s White Lotus with the subtitles on). We’re told by Quentin that Niccoló (Stefano Gianino) procures “party favors” for him and is associated with the local mafia. Tanya is nervous to be paired with the hottie, but he soon shows her an awful lot of affection. At one point, Niccoló enters a room fully naked, giving Tanya — and the HBO viewers at home — full frontal male nudity.
Ah, yes, the true hallmark of an HBO hit: a dude hanging dong! Anyway, while Tanya believes she is having the time of her life, it’s clear from Jack’s (Leo Woodall) comments to Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) that she’s in danger. Not only has Jack conveniently kept Portia away from Tanya for the night, but he drunkenly hints that Quentin — who is not his uncle — is about to come into some money. But how? Probably through a scheme to extort Tanya. And we’re guessing good old Niccoló is in on the con.
But who plays Niccoló on The White Lotus? Where have you seen this Italian stallion before? And can you follow him on social media? Here’s everything you need to know about Stefano Gianino on The White Lotus…
Who Plays Niccoló in The White Lotus? Meet Stefano Gianino
So who plays Tanya’s dangerous date in The White Lotus Season 2 Episode 6 “Abductions”? Meet Italian actor Stefano Gianino.
Stefano Gianino has something of a scant IMDB page. He’s played such roles as “Giornalista (voice)” in the TV Movie La concessione del telefono and “Gambling Man 2” in Bobby Mortal. He’s also appeared in the short film Cuore di strega. You can watch his acting reel here:
Gianino does have an Instagram account — @_stefanogianino_ — but it was private last time Decider checked. That means that sadly you cannot follow the handsome Italian coke dealer from The White Lotus on Instagram.
Fun fact: Gianino’s acting resumé confirms a lot of information about the performer. He is, like his White Lotus character, Sicilian and boasts such skills as salsa dancing, kick boxing, and showjumping. Intriguingly, he’s better at showjumping than horseback riding. Under the field for “nudity,” Gianino’s resumé simply says “Yes, completely” which jives with what we saw in The White Lotus.
We’ll have to wait to see if Nicolo or Niccolo or Niccoló returns next week in The White Lotus Season 2 finale.
