Adam DiMarco’s Post-White Lotus Project With Tavi Gevinson

The Glimpses of the Moon, originally a 1922 novel by Edith Wharton, explores themes of marriage, wealth, and social ambition that still resonate today. Its premise—about a couple getting married for social advantages—has proven timeless. In the new audio adaptation for Audible, actor and writer Tavi Gevinson and writer Sam Freilich bring the story into the modern age, centering it around Suzy (played by Gevinson), a struggling socialite, and Nick (played by White Lotus star Adam DiMarco), an aspiring writer. In this contemporary version, the two enter a fake marriage as a viral stunt, planning to capitalize on Suzy’s influencer ambitions by honeymooning in luxurious vacation homes belonging to wealthy friends. However, what begins as a calculated scheme quickly becomes more complicated as real emotions come into play.

For DiMarco, the transition from his breakout role as Albie Di Grasso in the second season of White Lotus to playing Nick in The Glimpses of the Moon was a significant but natural shift. In White Lotus, DiMarco portrayed a naive character who is deceived by a young sex worker, whereas in The Glimpses of the Moon, Nick plays a more active role in orchestrating the faux marriage scheme. Still, both characters share the trait of being easily influenced by love and attraction. “I think both characters do kind of have that similarity where they are easily influenced by love or attraction,” DiMarco noted in an interview.

Working in an audio-only format was a new experience for DiMarco, and he embraced the challenge. While he’s no stranger to microphones—he also makes music under the moniker Good One—this project allowed him to experiment with a different kind of storytelling. DiMarco and Gevinson recorded their parts together at Gold-Diggers studio in Los Angeles, playing off each other in separate sound booths. DiMarco said the format felt more like performing in a teleplay than simply reading an audiobook, which made the experience even more engaging.

When asked why Tavi Gevinson and Sam Freilich cast him in the role, DiMarco explained that they were familiar with his work on White Lotus and thought he’d be a good fit for Nick. The opportunity arose after he signed with a U.S. agency following the success of White Lotus, which opened new doors for him in Hollywood. DiMarco was intrigued by the adaptation, describing it as a modern romantic comedy with sharp, witty writing.

In addition to his work in The Glimpses of the Moon, DiMarco is branching out into other forms of media. He’s set to star in the Amazon Prime series Overcompensating, created by Benito Skinner, where he will play a “douchey frat bro,” a departure from his usual roles. He’s also continuing his music career, with plans to release an EP next year. DiMarco emphasized that music is a creative outlet for him between acting projects, offering a different kind of artistic control.

Despite his growing list of projects, DiMarco maintains strong ties with his former White Lotus castmates, particularly Sabrina Impacciatore, who is currently working on the new Office reboot. DiMarco even sampled a snippet of audio from Impacciatore in one of his recent music tracks, reflecting their ongoing friendship.

Looking ahead, DiMarco expressed interest in working across different mediums, including theater and video games. He’s a fan of the potential that video game adaptations hold, citing The Last of Us as an example of how games can be elevated to an art form. As a self-proclaimed horror fan and romantic comedy enthusiast, DiMarco’s career trajectory is likely to continue its upward climb, with diverse projects that allow him to explore new facets of storytelling.

With The Glimpses of the Moon out now, DiMarco is solidifying himself as a versatile actor, equally comfortable in front of the camera and behind a microphone. His post-White Lotus projects suggest he’s just getting started, and audiences can expect to see him in even more varied and exciting roles in the near future.