Time to start shopping for some new bikinis and a BÉIS suitcase, because we’re going to The White Lotus. After two incredible seasons, HBO’s The White Lotus was renewed for a Season 3 before Season 2 even ended! While the scenery in The White Lotus is always beautiful, the characters are, more often than not, super messy. But I live for the drama.
Even though one of my favorite characters, Tanya, played by the icon Jennifer Coolidge, was killed off in the Season 2 finale, I’m still so excited for the third season. But, if you were expecting other Season 2 characters to make an appearance in Season 3, I have some bad news for you: they won’t be in it. Yup, Season 3 of The White Lotus has a whole new cast, but a Season 1 favorite is returning. Season 3 has also added a Sex Education star and a pop icon to its cast and TBH, I’m so excited! So without further ado, here’s everything we know about The White Lotus Season 3.
Where Is Season 3 of The White Lotus Being filmed?
The location for Season 3, which is set in Thailand, was confirmed by Variety on March 27. Showrunner Mike White said the third season might be a “satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality.” While we don’t know what the characters are like yet, there’s a good chance they’ll also be at the center of some pretty messy drama and could cause trouble in paradise. Honestly, I’m so here for it.
The White Lotus Season 3 has a star-studded cast.
So far, several Season 3 cast members have been announced, and before you ask, no, Harry Styles is not on the list, sadly. This cast includes Leslie Bibb (Iron Man), Jason Issacs (the Harry Potter franchise), Dom Hetrakul (Bangkok Dangerous), Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible III), Parker Posey (Beau Is Afraid), and Tayme Thapthimthong (Skin Trade). These six cast members will be joining the world of The White Lotus alongside Season 1 favorite, Natasha Rothwell, who played the resort’s spa manager.
On Jan. 16, Variety revealed that The White Lotus Season 3 added five more people to its growing cast, including Sex Education favorite Aimee Lou Wood and BLACKPINK member Lisa. Joining them are Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
On Nov. 10, Max gave fans their first look at the upcoming season, including Lisa’s long-anticipated role, which appeared to be a White Lotus Thailand employee.
Fans also got a glimpse of Belinda, who’s at the White Lotus Thailand for an exchange program. For her own sake, I’m hoping she gets some vacationing in because she needs a break. Season 3 will be centered around a new rich family, which appears to be played by Walton Goggins (Fallout, Justified) and Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education) as his much younger partner. The teaser also shows Leslie Bibb and Carrie Coon’s characters on what appears to be a girls’ trip with their male attention-seeking friend played by Michelle Monaghan.
Season 3 began production in February 2024 in Thailand. Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but what we do know is that the scenery is sure to be stunning. As for when Season 3 will drop, the official teaser revealed that the release is February 16, 2025, which means we’re so close to seeing the new episodes!
In the meantime, you can find me booking flights to Thailand so I can live out my White Lotus dreams IRL.