The cast list just keeps growing for The White Lotus season four as more big names sign on to the highly anticipated fourth season.
We break down everything you need to know about the star-studded latest instalment in Mike White’s award-winning dark comedy series.
Table of contents
- Who has been cast in The White Lotus season four?
- Which characters are returning to The White Lotus in season four?
- Where is The White Lotus season four being filmed?
- What is The White Lotus season four about?
Who has been cast in The White Lotus Season 4?
This week, three more actors have checked in to The White Lotus season four and they’re believed to be the last of the ensemble cast to be confirmed.
According to Deadline, Sir Ben Kingsley (The Thursday Murder Club), Max Minghella (The Handmaid’s Tale) and Pekka Strang (Mister 8) have joined the cast and are currently shooting the series in France.
Most recently, The White Lotus found itself in the headlines after Helena Bonham Carter — who was confirmed as one of the leads for season four — walked off the project after just nine days on set. She was swiftly replaced by Laura Dern, who has been a long-time friend and collaborator with Mike White.
Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) is another stand out in the cast list.
She is joined by Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant), Ben Schnetzer (The Madison), Tobias Santelmann (Welcome To Utmark), Frida Gustavsson (Vikings: Valhalla) and Laura Smet (Surface).
“Thanks Mike White for adding me to the Season Four cast of The White Lotus,” Heather wrote on Instagram as she shared her casting news on March 31. “Excited to work with you! France in the summer….”
Of course, these latest additions join previously announced cast members, Chris Messina (The Mindy Project), Vincent Cassel (Jason Bourne), Steve Coogan (Philomena) and Chloe Bennet (Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.).
Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), Max Greenfield (New Girl), Sandra Bernhard (Marty Supreme), Caleb Jonte Edwards (Black Snow), Corentin Fila (La Maison), Ari Graynor (The Beauty), Charlie Hall (The Sex Lives Of College Girls), Jarrad Paul (Chad), Nadia Tereszkiewicz (Forever Young) and newcomers Marissa Long and Dylan Ennis are also among the stellar ensemble cast.
Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) and AJ Michalka (The Goldbergs) were the first two actors to be announced, confirmed by Deadline on December 19.
Which characters are returning to The White Lotus?
Speculation has been rife as to which previous cast members might reappear in Season 4.
According to the cast, Jon Gries’ character Greg/Gary will return — especially after appearing in Seasons 1 to 3 already.
“Jon is like the barnacle of The White Lotus ship, he stays around,” Natasha Rothwell, who plays Belinda, told The Hollywood Reporter.
However, Jon isn’t so sure. After all, he says his character was originally intended to be killed off in Season 1 before Mike changed his mind.
“There’s no trying to predict anything Mike White does,” he says. “Yes, I would love to come back. But does the book on Greg seem like it’s complete? I can’t tell you.”
Meanwhile, fans are convinced that Natasha’s Belinda and her son Zion (Nicholas Duvernay) have some unfinished business after the Season 3 finale.
“I feel like Belinda is everyone and everyone is Belinda and so, maybe, selfishly, they want to be a part of it, through me,” she says.
Plus, Mike has tossed around the idea of doing an “all-star” season with exclusively favourite characters from previous seasons.
“I’d love to do that,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
“They could get all the douche guys in one hotel together,” Patrick Swarzenegger added. “Mike said that one day when we were on set, he was like, ‘Oh my God, it’d be so good to get you, Jake Lacy and Theo James in the same room.’”
Where is The White Lotus Season 4 being filmed?
We’ve seen the jungle of Koh Samui, the picturesque coastlines of Sicily and the stunning beaches of Hawaii. Thankfully, the gorgeous locations are set to continue in The White Lotus Season 4.
According to Variety, The White Lotus Season 4 is reportedly being shot in Paris and the French Riviera. Tres bien, no?
While it hasn’t been confirmed by series creator Mike White or HBO just yet, the publication reported that the anthology series will be mainly shooting in the countryside of the French Riviera. Some plot points will take place in Paris.
For the last three seasons, The White Lotus has been shot at hotels owned by the Four Seasons thanks to a marketing partnership. However, this partnership reportedly ended before Season 4 kicked off. As a result, it’s anyone’s guess which hotels will feature in the upcoming season.
Previously, Mike has hinted that he wanted to move away from the beach in Season 4.
“For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular,” he told Deadline back in April.
“But there’s always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.”
What is The White Lotus season 4 about?
In typical Mike White style, much of the plot and characters are kept under wraps until the show comes out. However, HBO has given us a tiny taste about what we can expect this season.
This season will follow a new group of hotel guests during the Cannes Film Festival.
Speaking to Deadline, executive producer David Bernard explained the thought process behind the glitzy setting.
“Early on, Mike talked about wanting to do Season 4 as the life of an artist – the loneliness and the pain,” he told the publication.
“That’s a throughline that runs throughout the season. As we located the show at the Cannes Film Festival, this idea of fame popped up, and who has the world’s attention? Who can grab it, and who is the plus-one in a relationship? What are the things that satisfy us? Is it the love of an intimate partner, the love of strangers? What do we prioritize in people?”
When is The White Lotus Season 4 coming out?
HBO and Mike White haven’t announced a release date for The White Lotus Season 4 just yet. However, the new season is reportedly set to drop somewhere between late 2026 and early 2027.
Time to binge-watch Seasons 1 to 3, if you ask us!
Is there a trailer for The White Lotus season 4?
Sadly, no! Filming hasn’t even kicked off yet so it’ll be a little while until he have a trailer on our screens.
To catch up on Seasons 1 to 3 of The White Lotus, head to HBO Max.
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