Pack your bags because we're heading back to The White Lotus, as season three of the HBO series is officially on its way.
The dark-comedy follows guests and employees at the fictional White Lotus resort chain, with each series featuring a star-studded cast (Theo James, Jennifer Coolidge Aubrey Plaza, shall we go on?) and highlighting a different moral conversation around money, sex or faith.
While we're still thinking about the ending of season two, let's turn our attention towards the new episodes. So, from the release date to the cast and more, here is everything you need to know about The White Lotus season three.
Your first look at The White Lotus season 3
On the 5th August 2024, HBO revealed a first look at The White Lotus season 3, in amongst teasers for all of the big shows they've got on the horizon. Take a look here:
Who is The White Lotus season 3 cast?
Much like seasons one and two, a whole new bunch of The White Lotus guests and staff will star in the third series, thanks to its new location.
Most recently, Lisa from K-Pop girl BlackPink has been confirmed as a new cast member! The Thai singer and rapper, whose real name is Lalisa Manobal, will make her acting debut in the HBO series and joins a seriously star-studded cast.
On 16th January 2024, it was reported that Aimee Lou Wood from Sex Education, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Walton Goggins, American Crime Story's Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola from Maestro will all also star. Eek!
Plus, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, and Michelle Monaghan, Dom Hetrakul and Tayme Thapthimthong will all appear on our screens for season three.
One character who has been confirmed to be having a comeback is Belinda, who was left frustrated in season one after Tanya strung her along by suggesting she was going to invest in her wellness business.
In a tweet, actor Natasha Rothwell confirmed the news, writing, "Belinda is back baby!!!" Her role in season one earned her an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress, so we can't wait to see more of Belinda.
Elsewhere, Sydney Sweeney, who played Olivia Mossbacher in the first season of the show, a spoilt teenage daughter experimenting with drugs on a family holiday, dropped a massive hint last year that she could be returning for the third season.
"The White Lotus - are you going to be in the next one [in] Thailand?" someone asked Sydney in a red carpet interview, to which she replied, "I can't say anything about the next season. I can't say anything." Fingers crossed for more Olivia!
What is The White Lotus season 3 release date?
Good news, The White Lotus fans as we've got an update on when season three is dropping, but, we have a while to wait for more episodes.
HBO has revealed that the series has been pushed to 2025, due to SAG-AFTRA strikes in the entertainment industry last summer. HBO and MAX Chairman Casey Bloys announced the delay via Deadline, saying: "The White Lotus season 3, that was going to be 2024 and that's likely moving into 2025".
Where is The White Lotus season 3 set?
Variety then confirmed the location, and revealed season three will definitely be set in Thailand. As per the exclusive, filming will take place around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok.
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The White Lotus is available to watch on NOW TV.
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