India, Feb. 25 -- Hollywood actor Patrick Schwarzenegger does not believe his well-known father Arnold Schwarzenegger, played a significant role in securing his part in the third season of The White Lotus. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Patrick addressed the speculation that his family connections gave him an advantage over other less privileged actors.

"I know there are people who'll say I only got this role because of who my dad is. But what they don't see is the decade I've spent honing my craft, the hours of dedication I've put into developing my characters, and the countless auditions I've faced rejection from," he said.

In the award-winning anthology series, which debuted earlier this month, Patrick portrays Saxon Ratliff,...