The White Lotus season 3

Last updated

Contents

The White Lotus
Season 3
The White Lotus season 3 teaser.png
Promotional teaser poster
Showrunner Mike White
Starring
Release
Original network HBO
Season chronology
 Previous
Season 2
List of episodes

The third season of The White Lotus , an American satirical comedy-drama anthology television series created, written, and directed by Mike White, is scheduled to premiere on HBO on February 16, 2025. The season was greenlit on November 18, 2022, and was filmed in Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui from February to August 2024. The season will feature an ensemble cast of Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong and Aimee Lou Wood. Rothwell is the only cast member to reprise her role from a previous season. The season will consist of eight episodes.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected by [3] Written by [4] Original release date [5] U.S. viewers
(millions)
141TBA Mike White Mike WhiteFebruary 16, 2025 (2025-02-16)TBD
152TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteFebruary 23, 2025 (2025-02-23)TBD
163TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteMarch 2, 2025 (2025-03-02)TBD
174TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteMarch 9, 2025 (2025-03-09)TBD
185TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteMarch 16, 2025 (2025-03-16)TBD
196TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteMarch 23, 2025 (2025-03-23)TBD
207TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteMarch 30, 2025 (2025-03-30)TBD
218TBAMike WhiteMike WhiteApril 6, 2025 (2025-04-06)TBD

Production

Development

On November 18, 2022, preceding the premiere of the second season, HBO renewed The White Lotus for a third season. [6] Following the second-season finale, series creator Mike White hinted that the third season would be set in Asia and invoke a "satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality", similar to how the first season focused on money, and the second season on sex. [7] The third season's production was disrupted by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, resulting in the release being pushed to 2025. [8] [9]

Casting

Upon the third-season renewal announcement, producers confirmed that there will be a new cast of characters in another White Lotus resort. [10] In April 2023, Natasha Rothwell was reported to be reprising her role as Belinda for the series' third season. [11] In January 2024, it was announced that Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Dom Hetrakul, Tayme Thapthimthong, [12] Carrie Coon, [13] Miloš Biković, Christian Friedel, Morgana O'Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, [14] Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, [15] Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, and Arnas Fedaravičius joined the cast for the season. [16] Biković's casting was criticized by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs over his alleged support for Russia's invasion of the country; Biković was subsequently dropped from the cast on February 2, and replaced with Julian Kostov, [17] [18] who will star in a recurring capacity. [5] In February 2024, Scott Glenn and Lalisa Manobal were cast in the season. [19] [20] In March 2024, Charlotte Le Bon joined the cast to replace Corney in a re-casting. [21]

Filming

In March 2023, Variety reported that filming for the third season was likely to take place in one of the Four Seasons hotels in Thailand. [22] Honshu, Japan was scouted as a filming location by Mike White, but ultimately Thailand was chosen as the filming location for the third season due to the series receiving a $4.4 million tax incentive for filming in Thailand, while Japan does not have a film-incentive system. [23] Principal photography began in February 2024, with locations including Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui, [24] [25] [26] [27] and wrapped in August 2024. [3]

Release

The third season is scheduled to premiere on February 16, 2025, on HBO. [28] [29]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike White (filmmaker)</span> American actor, writer and producer (born 1970)

Michael Christopher White is an American filmmaker and actor. He has won numerous awards, including the Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award for the 2000 film Chuck & Buck, which he wrote and starred in. He has written the screenplays for films such as School of Rock (2003) and has directed several films that he has written, such as Brad's Status (2017). He was a co-creator, executive producer, writer, director and actor on the HBO series Enlightened. White is also known for his appearances on reality television, competing on two seasons of The Amazing Race and later becoming a contestant and runner-up on Survivor: David vs. Goliath. He created, writes and directs the ongoing HBO satirical comedy anthology series The White Lotus, for which he has won three Primetime Emmy Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michelle Monaghan</span> American actress (born 1976)

Michelle Lynn Monaghan is an American actress. The accolades she has received include nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Saturn Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Murray Bartlett</span> Australian actor (born 1971)

Murray Bartlett is an Australian actor. He became known for starring as a luxury resort manager in the first season of the HBO dark comedy series The White Lotus (2021), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He gained further recognition for his role as Nick De Noia in the Hulu miniseries Welcome to Chippendales (2022), and Frank in the episode "Long, Long Time" of the HBO drama series The Last of Us (2023), receiving Primetime Emmy Award nominations for both.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexandra Daddario</span> American actress (born 1986)

Alexandra Anna Daddario is an American actress. She had her breakthrough portraying Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series (2010–2013). She has since starred in Hall Pass (2011), Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), San Andreas (2015), Baywatch (2017), and We Summon the Darkness (2019).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miloš Biković</span> Serbian actor and producer

Miloš Biković is a Serbian and Russian actor and producer. His best known films are box office hits Serf, Serf 2, The Challenge and South Wind.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sabrina Impacciatore</span> Italian actress (born 1968)

Sabrina Impacciatore is an Italian actress. She is known internationally for her role as Valentina on season two of the HBO black comedy drama series The White Lotus (2022), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sydney Sweeney</span> American actress (born 1997)

Sydney Sweeney is an American actress. She first gained attention in 2018 for appearing in the television series Everything Sucks! and The Handmaid's Tale, and in the limited series Sharp Objects. In the following year, she was featured in the Quentin Tarantino-directed film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

The Flight Attendant is an American dark comedy drama mystery thriller television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Chris Bohjalian. It stars Kaley Cuoco in the title role and premiered on HBO Max on November 26, 2020. In December 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on April 21, 2022. In January 2024, the series was canceled after two seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Natasha Rothwell</span> American actress and writer (born 1980)

Natasha Rothwell is an American actress and writer. She worked on the HBO television series Insecure as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. She went on to star in HBO's The White Lotus, which earned her a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. In September 2024, her original scripted show How to Die Alone debuted on Hulu. It is a production of the Onyx Collective, a division of ABC Productions. She is the show's creator and also the lead actress.

Somebody Somewhere is an American comedy drama television series starring Bridget Everett that was created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen. Set in Manhattan, Kansas, the series follows Sam (Everett) as she returns to her hometown and navigates life after the death of her sister.

<i>The White Lotus</i> 2021 American TV series or program

The White Lotus is an American black comedy drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose interactions are affected by their various psychosocial dysfunctions. The press release notes that "each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel's cheerful employees, and the idyllic locale itself". The first and second season are set in Hawaii and Sicily, respectively. The third season was filmed in Thailand.

<i>The Staircase</i> (American miniseries) American crime drama television miniseries

The Staircase is an American biographical crime drama television miniseries created by Antonio Campos, based on the 2004 true crime docuseries of the same name created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The series stars Colin Firth as Michael Peterson, a writer convicted of murdering his wife Kathleen Peterson, who was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their home. The series premiered on HBO Max on May 5, 2022.

<i>Hacks</i> (TV series) American comedy-drama

Hacks is an American comedy-drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. Starring Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins, the series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedian. In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 12, 2022. In June 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on May 2, 2024. In May 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth season.

<i>The White Lotus</i> season 1 Season of television series

The first season of The White Lotus, an American satirical comedy-drama anthology television series created, written, and directed by Mike White, premiered on HBO on July 11, 2021. The season was greenlit in October 2020 as a limited series, filmed in Hawaii in late 2020, and features an ensemble cast of Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Fred Hechinger, Jake Lacy, Brittany O'Grady, Natasha Rothwell, Sydney Sweeney, Steve Zahn and Molly Shannon. The season consists of six episodes, and follows the lives of the staff and wealthy guests at a tropical resort in Hawaii.

It: Welcome to Derry is an upcoming American horror television series developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs. Based on Stephen King's 1986 novel It, it serves as a prequel to the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), which were directed by Andy and produced by Barbara, with Fuchs having previously been involved as co-producer and actor on Chapter Two. It stars Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Stephen Rider, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as It / Pennywise from the films.

Samuel John Nivola is an American actor. He is the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola. His films include White Noise (2022) and Eileen (2023).

<i>The White Lotus</i> season 2 Season of television series

The second season of The White Lotus, an American satirical comedy-drama anthology television series created, written, and directed by Mike White, premiered on HBO on October 30, 2022. The season was greenlit in on August 10, 2021, filmed in Sicily in early 2022, and features an ensemble cast of F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam DiMarco, Meghann Fahy, Beatrice Grannò, Jon Gries, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Haley Lu Richardson, Will Sharpe, Simona Tabasco and Leo Woodall. Coolidge and Gries are the only cast members to reprise their roles from the previous season.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Season three of the Sky Exclusive series The White Lotus, from Mike White debuts 17 February". Sky Group . December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "The White Lotus S3 | Character Descriptions". Warner Bros. Discovery Pressroom. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Maddox, Bentley (August 10, 2024). "White Lotus Season 3: Patrick Schwarzenegger Shares First Look After Wrapping Filming". E! Online. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  4. "The White Lotus". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Picurro, Allison (December 16, 2024). "The White Lotus Season 3 Trailer Has Us Booking Tickets to Thailand". TV Guide. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. Swift, Andy (November 18, 2022). "The White Lotus Renewed for Season 3 With Another New Cast and Location". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  7. Shanfeld, Ethan (December 11, 2022). "'The White Lotus': Mike White Hints at Asia-Set Season 3 Focused on 'Death and Eastern Religion'". Variety. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (May 26, 2023). "HBO Drama Chief Francesca Orsi On 'Succession' Finale & WGA Strike; 'The Last Of Us', 'House Of The Dragon', 'White Lotus', 'Euphoria' Updates & More". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  9. Otterson, Joe (November 2, 2023). "'White Lotus' Season 3, 'It' Prequel Series Likely Moving to 2025, HBO Boss Says". Variety . Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  10. Swift, Andy (November 18, 2022). "The White Lotus Renewed for Season 3 With Another New Cast and Location". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  11. Hailu, Selome (April 19, 2023). "'The White Lotus' Sets Natasha Rothwell to Return for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  12. Andreeva, Nellie (January 5, 2024). "'The White Lotus': Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Dom Hetrakul & Tayme Thapthimthong Cast In Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  13. Nemetz, Dave (January 9, 2024). "The White Lotus Adds Carrie Coon to Season 3 Cast". TVLine. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  14. Petski, Denise (January 12, 2024). "'The White Lotus' Adds 5 To Season 3 Cast Of HBO Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  15. Otterson, Joe (January 16, 2024). "'White Lotus' Season 3 Casts Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola". Variety. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  16. Petski, Denise (January 22, 2024). "'The White Lotus' Adds 3 To Season 3 Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  17. Porter, Rick (February 2, 2024). "'The White Lotus' Drops Milos Bikovic After Ukraine Controversy". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  18. Andreeva, Nellie (February 6, 2024). "'The White Lotus': Julian Kostov Joins Season 3 In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  19. Otterson, Joe (February 7, 2024). "'White Lotus' Season 3 Casts Scott Glenn". Variety. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  20. Otterson, Joe (February 12, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa Joins 'White Lotus' Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  21. Cordero, Rosy (March 15, 2024). "Charlotte Le Bon Joins 'The White Lotus' Season 3 In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  22. Shanfeld, Ethan; Hailu, Selome (March 27, 2023). "'The White Lotus' Season 3 Will Be Set in Thailand (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  23. Maglio, Tony (October 25, 2023). "'The White Lotus' Season 3 Got a $4.4 Million Rebate to Shoot in Thailand, Not Japan". IndieWire. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  24. Cobb, Ellie (February 8, 2024). "White Lotus 3 Thailand filming locations revealed". BBC . Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  25. Hipes, Patrick (March 16, 2024). "'The White Lotus' Season 3: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  26. Stöhr, Maria (October 27, 2024). "»The White Lotus«-Staffel 3 auf Ko Samui, Thailand: Der perfekte Ort für Schweinereien". Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN   2195-1349 . Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  27. Klawans, Justin (February 13, 2024). "'White Lotus' Season 3 Has Officially Begun Filming in Thailand". Collider. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  28. Shanfeld, Ethan (December 16, 2024). "'White Lotus' Season 3 Trailer: Natasha Rothwell Returns With Hot, Troubled Vacationers in Thailand". Variety. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  29. Swift, Andy (November 18, 2022). "The White Lotus Renewed for Season 3 With Another New Cast and Location". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.