Actress Parker Posey, known for her roles in independent films and her performance in "The White Lotus," is appearing in a new film, "Wild Horse Nine," and hosting a reality competition series. The projects mark a period of activity for the performer, who began her career in the early 1990s.
Posey, who was raised in Louisiana and Mississippi, studied acting at the State University of New York in Purchase and the North Carolina School of the Arts. Her early career included a role on the soap opera "As the World Turns" before she gained recognition for roles in films like "Party Girl" and "Waiting for Guffman." In 1997, Time magazine referred to her as "The Queen of the Indies."
In her recent work, Posey portrays Victoria Ratliff in the third season of the HBO series "The White Lotus," a role she says was inspired by women in her family. Her upcoming film, "Wild Horse Nine," features her alongside actors John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell. Additionally, she is the host of "The Mob," a new reality show on the streaming service Hulu.
A person following Posey's career would notice her transition from independent film roles to positions in streaming content. Viewers of "The Mob" will see Posey in a hosting capacity, a departure from her acting roles, starting October 26. In theaters, audiences will see her in a performance she described as feeling like a play in the film "Wild Horse Nine," which opens in early November.
Posey noted that actors from previous seasons of "The White Lotus" warned her to prepare for the show's reach. "Wild Horse Nine" is scheduled to open in theaters on November 6, following the October 26 premiere of "The Mob" on Hulu.