Walton Goggins gave one of his best performances yet as Rick Hatchett inThe White Lotusseason 3, and the actor is still ruling Sunday nights on HBO after the finale with his other hit TV show. Following his acclaimed stint in Prime Video’s adaptation ofFalloutin 2024, Walton Goggins returned to the TV spotlight in 2025 by starring inThe White Lotusseason 3’s ensemble cast. Primarily acting opposite Aimee Lou Wood, Sam Rockwell, Lek Patravadi, and Scott Glenn,Goggins’ Rick Hatchett led one of season 3’s most intense and tragic storiesover the course of eight episodes.
After watching Goggins give an all-time great performance as Rick each week, it’s difficult to say goodbye to the character following his tragicThe White Lotusseason 3 ending. While Rick’s story is over,Goggins isn’t saying goodbye to leading HBO Sunday nights quite yet. Thankfully, the actor is still starring in a popular HBO comedy show that is currently releasing new episodes of its fourth season through May 2025.
Walton Goggins Stars In The Righteous Gemstones Season 4, Which Is Still Airing New Episodes On HBO
Goggins Portrays Uncle Baby Billy In All Four Seasons
Since March 9, Walton Goggins has had two hit HBO shows airing on Sunday nights, as new episodes ofThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 immediately followed the broadcast ofThe White Lotusseason 3. ThoughThe White Lotusseason 3’s finale on April 6 means he’s back to one currently-airing series,The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 still has three more episodes left to release through May 4. Sadly,The Righteous Gemstones’ series is ending with season 4, so Goggins will have had two major HBO finales within the span of five weeks.
Walton Goggins previously starred in another HBO series,Vice Principals, which was also created byThe Righteous Gemstones' Danny McBride.
Of course, Goggins has spent much longer playingThe Righteous Gemstones’ Uncle Baby Billy Freeman than he did portrayingThe White Lotus’ Rick Hatchett. Goggins has starred in Danny McBride’s comedy series since its 2019 debut, playing70-something-year-old Uncle Baby Billydespite Goggins himself only being about 49 when he originated the role. While Goggins isn’t as centered at the forefront of the show as the titular Gemstone family members,his hilarious performance is one of the most beloved aspects of the HBO series, which holds an impressive 91% score onRotten Tomatoes.
Walton Goggins' The Righteous Gemstones Role Is Very Different From His White Lotus Character
Rick & Baby Billy Showcase Walton Goggins' Incredible Range
The Righteous Gemstonescontains one of Walton Goggins’ greatest roles, but Baby Billy is a far cry fromThe White Lotus’ Rick. While Rick is a solemn, brooding, but still well-meaning man,Baby Billy is loud, proud, theatrical, greedy, occasionally crude, and always looking at how to capitalize on his next church-related business scheme. If you put Baby Billy in a room with Rick, the latter would probably be too overwhelmed and immediately try avoiding any conversation. Meanwhile, Baby Billy would likely attempt to manipulate Rick into helping him with some sort of outlandish plan he has brewing.
The fact that Baby Billy and Rick are so drastically different from one another makes it all the more exciting that they were both airing on the same Sunday nights for a few weeks. Going directly from seeing Goggins play Rick to seeing him play Baby Billy gives the feeling of whiplash, as it’s hard to believe they’re portrayed by the same actor. It justgoes to show how impressive Walton Goggins’ acting range is, asThe White LotusandThe Righteous Gemstonesshowcase two distinct skill sets in drama and comedy.
