Craig Melvin suffered not one but two mortifying moments during his interview with Parker Posey on the “Today Show” Monday morning.

The journalist asked co-host Carson Daly to “save [him], please,” after an uncomfortable exchange with the actress.

The awkwardness began when the 47-year-old asked Posey about her slate of upcoming projects, including a rumored role in a new horror movie, by saying it was time to “talk horror.”

Craig Melvin had an awkward exchange while interviewing Parker Posey on the “Today” show Monday morning. TODAYParker thought that Melvin called her a “whore” when he discussed “horror” movies during the sitdown. TODAY

The “White Lotus” alum leaned in to hear better, looking alarmed.

Realizing Posey had misheard him, Melvin clarified, “No, hor-ror.”

The actress, 57, confirmed she “thought [he] called [her] a whore,” which left the news anchor rushed to explain himself.

“I did not call you a whore!” he insisted. “H-o-r-r-, horror, I did not enunciate well.”

Melvin admitted to the actress that he did not “enunciate well.” MediaPunch / BACKGRIDMelvin, seen above on “Today,” went on to ask the “White Lotus” alum about an upcoming project. TODAY

As Melvin attempted to continue to the interview by asking about Posey’s upcoming movie, the Emmy nominee revealed she is no longer participating in it.

“I’m not doing it,” Posey said, to which Melvin replied, “It says right here that you’re doing “Sleepover.'”

Posey doubled down on “not doing it anymore,” which was followed by another cringeworthy silence.

Posey, in turn, revealed to Melvin (pictured above in January 2025) that she is no longer doing the film in question. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images“Okay, well now, it’s even more awkward than usual,” Melvin said of the interview. TODAY

Posey then said she was “sweating” and began to fan herself with a sheaf of papers.

“I was [doing] it,” she explained. “Yeah, it’s not happening anymore. Something came up.”

News broke on Oct. 13 that Posey was set to star in “Sleepover” by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures next year.

After Posey’s denial, Melvin said the interview had taken an “even more awkward than usual” turn.

Parker admitted she was “sweating” during the interview. TODAYMelvin previously interviewed Parker in March 2025. Robert Miller for NY Post

The NBC personality subsequently quoted Posey’s “White Lotus” catchphrase, exclaiming, “Piper, no!”

Assuring Melvin their uncomfortable exchange was “funny,” Posey ended the interview by bringing up People recently dubbing him the Sexiest Morning Show Host.

Melvin last chatted with Posey on the morning show in March 2025, gushing that the Golden Globe nominee’s accent was “hands-down, one of the best parts of ‘White Lotus.'”