The character of Abby, Dominic's estranged wife whom he speaks to on the phone, is voiced by Laura Dern . Dern co-created the series Enlightened (2011) with White Lotus creator Mike White.
The two women Daphne is seen chatting to on the beach in the opening scene of are Angelina Keeley and Kara Kay. They are contestants from season 37 of the reality show "Survivor: David vs. Goliath" , in which "The White Lotus" creator Mike White also competed.
The Testa di moro vase is typical type of ceramic made in the town of Caltagirone (Sicily)
Lucia (Simona Tabasco) uses the Italian word "Allora" two different ways. First, speaking to her friend, Mia (Beatrice Granno), she uses it to mean "hey", to express impatience. Later, with Dominic (Michael Imperioli), she uses it to mean "and so then...." This versatile Italian word can mean many things.