'The White Lotus' Season 3: Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan Among New Cast, Filming to Begin in Thailand
HBO has officially announced the cast and location for the upcoming season, which Mike White says will be ' longer, bigger, crazier.'
The Cast
The White Lotus season 3 is set to begin filming in Thailand in February. HBO has announced the cast for the new season, which includes Leslie Bibb, Dom Htrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong. Natasha Rothwell will be reprising her role from the first season as Belinda Lindsey.
Jennifer Coolidge, who won an Emmy for her role in season 1, may also return to the series. Creator Mike White expressed that he couldn't imagine doing another season without her. Coolidge has expressed her openness to returning to the show.
While Rothwell is the only returning star announced so far, many of the season 1 and season 2 cast members have expressed their willingness to come back for another season.
The Location
The White Lotus season 3 will be set in Thailand, with filming taking place in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok. HBO is working directly with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the filming and production of the show. The location aligns with Mike White's plans for a satirical and funny look at death in Eastern religion and spirituality.
The Four Seasons, which served as the filming location for the first two seasons, has multiple luxury hotels in Thailand that could be utilized for the new season.
The Plot
Details about the storyline for The White Lotus season 3 have not been revealed yet. However, creator Mike White has described it as a supersized season that will be longer, bigger, and crazier. He expressed his excitement for the content of the season.
The first two seasons of The White Lotus received critical acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations. The winners for the second season will be announced at the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony.
