Mike White created the series and serves as executive producer and director.
The third season The White Lotusthe successful series of HBO, has added six new members to the cast, as confirmed by the Variety portal. Joining the new season: Leslie Bibb (“Iron Man”, “Jupiter’s Legacy”), Dom Hetrakul (“Bangkok Dangerous”, “The Outrage”), Jason Isaacs (“Harry Potter” franchise, “The Death of Stalin”), Michelle Monaghan (“Gone Baby Gone”, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”), Parker Posey (“Best in Show”, “The Staircase”) and Tayme Thapthimthong (“Farang”, “Skin Trade”).
The new additions join the actress Natasha Rothwell who would reprise the role of Belinda. Jennifer Coolidge will continue starring in the series.
What the new season is about
The show will begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok, Thailand in February. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that it will follow a new group of guests at a White Lotus resort property.
Mike White created “The White Lotus” and serves as executive producer and director. David Bernad and Mark Kamine also serve as executive producers.
The success of The White Lotus on HBO
“The White Lotus” proved to be an immediate hit for HBO when it debuted in 2021. The first season, set in Hawaii, received 20 Emmy nominations and ten awards, including best limited or anthology series. The second installment, which premiered in December 2022 and was set in Sicily, earned 23 Emmy nominationsincluding best drama series.
For the new season, HBO has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the filming and promotion of the third installment.
Source: Ambito
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