Here’s Everything We Know (So Far)
The second season of HBO’s The White Lotus ended on as shocking a note as any whodunnit could. And yet, we still didn’t see it coming. Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge), falls to her death after slipping off a yacht’s side. Daphne Meghann Fahy finds her body in the Ionian Sea next day, along with the bodies that she murdered to escape. Tanya was able to go out with guns blazing. Although, she really should’ve taken her heels off first.
As in the first season. White Lotus Mike White was the creator and showrunner. He had his viewers immersed in breathtaking landscapes (Hawaii Then Sicily), and also entangled in the complex web of characters he created. Who knew that by the end of this installation, we’d all be rooting for a pair of scheming escorts? He is a master at playing troubled, ultra-rich vacationers and the audience wants nothing more than to witness these elites being played. They did, and boy were they.
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Now that fans are done theorizing about the finale, there’s only one question that remains: where in the world will White take us next? Season three speculation White Lotus The work has already begun. Fans are digging through every piece of information that the director and writer have shared. When will it be released? Who will be part of the cast? What’s the story? We break down all you need to know about this season.
Is there going to be a season 3 of The White Lotus?
Yes! Yes! The White Lotus A third season will be back in November. The show will feature a change of scenery as well as a cast of new characters. According to the network, the anthology series will return with a fresh set of vacationers checking into another White Lotus hotel.
“Reflecting on The White Lotus humble, run-and-gun origin as a contained pandemic production, it’s impossible not to be awestruck by how Mike orchestrated one of the buzziest and most critically acclaimed shows,” Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO drama series and films, said in a press statement. “And yet, he’s only continued to reach new heights in season 2, which is the ultimate testament to Mike’s raw, unparalleled vision. His courage to explore the uncharted waters of the human psyche, paired with his signature irreverent humor and buoyant directing style, have us all dreaming of more vacation days at the resort we’ve come to adore. We couldn’t be more thrilled to get the chance to collaborate on a third season together.”
What’s the White Lotus season 3 release date?
Filming season three has yet to begin. It is not known when it will debut. But we’ll make our best guess. The first season The White Lotus Its debut was in July 2021. The second installment aired just over a full year later, in October 2022. So, it’s possible we’re looking at a late 2023 or early 2024 release date. Theo James has recently stated. Rolling Stone that the cast spent about six months in Sicily filming season two, so there’s at least some sort of timeline for production.
White Lotus season 3’s location could be Japan
“Next year, the Maldives!” Whether Daphne was joking when she suggested visiting the South Asian archipelago for another contentious couple’s retreat, we’ll have to wait and see. For now, it seems she was not far off. White said Deadline That Asia isn’t off the table for season three after season one took place in Hawaii and season two was based in Italy. “I think it’d be fun to maybe go to a whole different continent. You know, we did Europe, and maybe Asia, something crazy like that, that would be fun.”
A source close to the creator recently spoke with me Los Angeles magazine and not-so-subtly hinted that there’s a good chance the next season could be set in Japan—or even Kyoto, specifically. “Mike really wants to set it in Japan,” said the source. “He’s trying to figure this out. It might not work, but definitely Asia.”
While it’s not confirmed, it’s safe to assume that another, real-life Four Seasons property will act as the White Lotus. The hotel chain’s Maui and Taormina hotels were used as the filming locations for the previous installments.
What will be season 3’s theme?
As for what’s in store for season three, we’re short on specifics, but, thankfully, White did offer up some details on the potential theme in an exclusive clip for HBO. “The first season kind of highlighted money, and then, the second season is sex. The third season would be a satirical, funny look at death as well as eastern religion and spirituality. And it feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus.”
White hinted that some of the episodes from season two might be carried over into season three. Namely, the murder-for-hire plot involving Greg (Jon Gries), Tanya’s husband, and Portia (Haley Lu Richardson), her assistant, who was only starting to put the pieces together. “I think as far as like, what happens to Greg and the conspiracy of Tanya’s death, it’s possible that I think Portia is scared enough to just leave it alone, but the fact that all of those guys die on the boat, it feels like there’s gotta be somebody who’s gonna track it back down to Greg. But maybe you’ll have to wait to find out what happens.”
You can hear all of White’s thoughts on The White Lotus Season two finale.
Which White Lotus Cast members may return, if necessary.
If you recall, Coolidge and Greis’s characters were the only links between seasons one and two, so we wouldn’t be all that surprised if they reappeared in the third iteration. Although, it’s unclear if there are plans for Coolidge to reprise her role in any capacity, you know, given Tanya’s tragic death. If White does opt to continue the storyline, that means there’s a chance Portia could return, too.
And to that point, there’s even potential for Michael Imperioli to appear again. The Sopranos Actor said Esquire that during a recent conversation with the showrunner White remarked: “Who knows, maybe there’ll be another White Lotus season where Dominic comes with his wife and they patch it all up!”
Finally, don’t rule out the reappearance of another White Lotus vet: White told Connie Britton earlier this year that her character Nicole could be returning to the show. “He wanted me to be in the second season, and there was an idea that I loved for the character,” Britton told Robb Report‘s sister site Deadline. “Our intention is to do it in the third season. A piece of casting didn’t work in the second season and we’re hoping to [do] That will happen in the third season. I would love to see a spinoff on every character in that show.” If so, Britton’s tightly wound type-A exec could become season three’s Tanya.
That’s certainly an intriguing prospect. However, many things can happen in one week.
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