HBO has revealed the new additions to the cast for season 3 of The white lotusincluding Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul and Tayme Thapthimthong.
The third season was first announced in November 2022 and was later revealed to be set in Thailand and revolve around a new group of guests in a different location of the White Lotus resort. Now, HBO has confirmed that the show will receive support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and will begin production “around Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok” in February.
The new cast will join Natasha Rothwell, who will reprise her role as Belinda, the spa manager from season 1. Series creator and executive producer Mike White will return to write and direct, and David Bernad and Mark Kamine will also receive credits of production.
Speaking about the project, Janet Graham Borba, executive vice president of production at HBO and Max, said: “We are thrilled to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to execute Mike's creative vision and showcase everything the beautiful country of Thailand has to offer. to offer, as well as The next group of guests checks in at the White Lotus.”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expressed similar enthusiasm. “The kingdom's exotic natural beauty, rich historical sites and diverse landscapes are the perfect settings to share our fascinating culture, fantastic cuisine, world-class wellness and luxury offerings, and most importantly, our people and Thai hospitality” said the organization's governor, Thapanee. Kiatphaibool, he said. “He white lotus The project will undoubtedly strengthen the kingdom’s status as a preferred filming destination and an experience-based tourism model.”
In November 2023, HBO CEO Casey Bloys said that season 3 of The white lotus originally “would have been in play for 2024,” but is now more likely to arrive in 2025, citing delays caused by the now-resolved WGA strike. The show was reportedly just beginning to prepare for production when the strike began.
The white lotus Season 2 premiered in October 2022 and featured a cast that included Jennifer Coolidge, F. Murray Abraham, Aubrey Plaza, and more.
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