However, Coon does push back against the assertion that sexism played into the financial disagreement, opining, “I’ll say, I’m sure men are told that.” The issue, Coon suggests, is less about attitudes toward specific performers than about an industry that treats people like they should simply be lucky to be in the room.

Laurie was ready to go home from her White Lotus adventure on Sunday’s season finale of the HBO drama — and so was Carrie Coon. In fact, the shoot wasn’t an easy one, the actor told Variety on Monday morning.

Reportedly, Carrie Coon was invited to return as Proxima Midnight in Avengers: Endgame but walked away when Marvel wouldn't pay more money.