It appears hopes have been dashed for those holding on to the belief that somehow Jennifer Coolidge survived HBO’s The White Lotus season two and will return for season three. Granted, the odds were against anything other than a Coolidge flashback.
The official casting announcement for season three confirms Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong will lead the cast of the critically acclaimed, Emmy winning series. In keeping with the previous two seasons, season three will find the new cast visiting a different White Lotus resort property.
The announcement also confirmed filming will take place in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok beginning next month.
“We are pleased to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to execute Mike’s creative vision and showcase all that the beautiful country of Thailand has to offer as the next group of guests check in to the White Lotus,” stated Janet Graham Borba, EVP of Production, HBO & Max.
Mike White created The White Lotus and serves as writer, director, and executive producer. David Bernad and Mark Kamine also executive produce.
“We are honored to have Amazing Thailand featured as the filming location for the highly anticipated upcoming season of The White Lotus. The kingdom’s exotic natural beauty, rich historical sites and diverse landscapes are the perfect settings to share our fascinating culture, fantastic cuisine, top-notch wellness and luxury offerings, and most importantly our people and Thai hospitality,” said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. “Thailand has long been considered one of the world’s favorite filming locations. The White Lotus project will certainly strengthen the kingdom’s status as a preferred filming destination and a beacon of experience-based tourism, inspiring even more visitors to Amazing Thailand.”
Season one debuted in July 2021 and was set in Hawaii. The action moved to Sicily for season two, which premiered in December 2022. HBO hasn’t announced a target date for season three.
