According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marissa Long, a 26-year-old first-time actress from Tulsa, has joined HBO's The White Lotus—on her very first audition tape. The prestige series is known for its secrecy about casting and plot, so Long is bound by confidentiality agreements and can't reveal who she's playing or whether her character survives the season. It's a remarkable entry point into the industry for any newcomer.

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