Will the new season premiere this month or not? Here is everything we know about White Lotus Season 3.
The hit drama series that has captivated audiences worldwide will be back for another season at the luxurious White Lotus resort, which promises to take viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will leave them craving more unexpected twists and turns than since its early renewal, fans want to know how and when the new chapter will unfold, prompting questions such as:
“Will the fans be able to watch the new season in August 2023 or not?”
So, if you want these questions answered, then we can assure you that you have reached the right place to know it all. As, for your convenience, we’ve compiled a brief summary of everything you can anticipate about the upcoming season, which includes the potential release date, plotline, cast, and other details. Continue reading to find out more about HBO’s White Lotus Season 3.
The White Lotus Season 3 Release Date: When will the series return?
For curious readers, we can assure you that the anticipated premiere date for White Lotus Season 3 has yet to be disclosed by the network. As we know, that series was renewed for a third season last year, and since then, a lot has transpired behind the scenes with the emergence of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike along with the commencement of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike that has put a temporary halt of the production of major series unless a resolution is made in the coming days.
If these strikes don’t stop anytime soon, then the filming might be postponed until later this year which makes one thing pretty much clear, that is that there is no chance that the network will be able to release White Lotus Season 3 in 2023 or anywhere close to the end of this year! As the production takes time and is expected to last about six months, it kind of gives an idea that the same production schedule can be assigned to the third season once these ongoing strikes are resolved.
So, if we have to speculate, then there are still odds that the forthcoming season would most likely have a release window for an early 2024 debut by premiering new episodes every Sunday night at the same time slot of 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO and being available for streaming concurrently on MAX (previously known as HBO Max). Until then, we suggest the viewers should be patient and follow all the social media to be updated with the latest information.
Hence, there is no chance that the new season of this popular black comedy-drama anthology television series which was created by Mike White for HBO, will sadly not premiere any time soon, let alone in August 2023. Additionally, the official Twitter handle also confirmed the renewal news, quoting, “I can’t wait to welcome you to the next White Lotus property. #TheWhiteLotus has been renewed for Season 3.” Take a look at the announcement as shared on HBO’s official Twitter below:
I can’t wait to welcome you to the next White Lotus property.#TheWhiteLotus has been renewed for Season 3. pic.twitter.com/T6xOpAK9Jj
— HBO (@HBO) November 18, 2022
The White Lotus Season 3 Plot: What to expect?
The official plot has been disclosed by the creators, but the upcoming season is all set to be in Asia, with filming likely to take place in one of the Four Seasons resort chains in Thailand!
Mike White told Deadline, quote, “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.” After these comments, Mike White also discussed the potential theme of the third season, quoting, “The first season kind of highlighted money, and then the second season is sex. I think the third season would be maybe a satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality. It feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at The White Lotus.”
Moreover, executive producer David Bernad also confirmed Asia as the prime location for season three. “We’ve tried to work in Asia a lot, and hopefully season three will be our chance to make something happen there,” he said.
Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, also stated, “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. 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.”
The White Lotus Season 3 Cast: Who will reprise their roles?
As of writing this, details about the cast have not been revealed yet. But recently, it was confirmed that Natasha Rothwell will reprise her Emmy-nominated role as Belinda Lindsey, who was the spa manager of the Hawaiian White Lotus resort in season one. Moreover, this is the first season of the series not to feature Jennifer Coolidge’s character, Tanya McQuoid, after what happened to her in the second season’s finale. Whether she will be back is obviously up in the air for speculation!
White also teased the return of Connie Britton’s character, Nicole, to the show ahead of season two. “He wanted me to be in the second season, and there was an idea that I loved for the character,” Britton told Deadline. Further adding, “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 in the third season. I would love to see a spinoff on every character in that show.”
During a conversation on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Coolidge stated that she wants Greg back for “The White Lotus,” Season 3 so that Tanya can indirectly get her revenge.
“My hope for Jon is that he’s not finished with Greg,” Coolidge said. “I hope there’s some comeuppance for evil Greg. I think he should, I don’t know, end up in a meat-grinding machine.” Coolidge also added, “Mike was looking for a big Italian opera ending, and it was big and dramatic, so he wanted me to die for many reasons.” “But I also think Tanya’s a lot. Maybe people would get sick of her in another season. Maybe people would be like, ‘Oh, my God. Get rid of Tanya!'”
In addition to this, Theo James hinted in a recent interview with Deadline that the door is still pretty much open for his character’s return in the upcoming seasons, no matter what happens in the near future for the series plotlines as the universe blooms, quote, “The nice thing about Mike is that he’s created a continuing world where these characters can interact in the future.” Though he didn’t delve more into the possibility, this short comment was enough for the fans to be a bit optimistic about his return, which at this point in time is still up for debate as nothing has been confirmed.
We urge the viewers to just take this interview’s statement for what it is and not speculate much about it until anything is verified, which will be confirmed once the third season draws close to release.
So, the third season will definitely feature a new cast which may include some surprise cameos, for which official confirmation is still under wraps. But we anticipate that these details will be disclosed once the production commences in order to avoid spoilers! Lastly, The White Lotus was created, written, and directed by Mike White; executive produced by Mike White, David Bernad, and Nick Hall; and co-executive produced by Mark Kamine.
The White Lotus Season 3 Episodes: Where to stream?
We want to make it clear that the exact number of episodes for The White Lotus Season 3 has yet to be announced by the network, along with other crucial details. But we anticipate the new season to have a similar range of at least six to seven episodes with an average runtime of 60 to 90 minutes, just like the prior seasons. Furthermore, we would like to emphasize that the official episode count may vary depending on the theme that the show wishes to convey to the audience.
The series is available to stream on HBO in the United States and is available to stream in 4K resolution on MAX (previously known as HBO Max), as it is an exclusive series developed for the digital streaming platform. Moreover, membership on the platform is available for both the ad-supported plan and the ad-free option.
Moreover, in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, the series premiered on Sky Atlantic. Whereas in India, the series is available on JioCinema. The viewers can choose the membership plan according to their preference and stream the vast catalog these platforms have to offer, with new series and movies ranging across different genres. You can also stream The White Lotus by renting or purchasing it on Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Vudu.
The White Lotus Season 3 Official Trailer: Is it available?
No official teaser or trailer has been released by the network, and we do not expect to see one anytime soon! Typically, such promotions begin about a month or two before the premiere, so there is still a lot of time left as the filming has not officially begun. In the meantime, catch up with The White Lotus Season 2, which follows the exploits of guests and employees over the span of a week. The season also follows various guests over the span of a week in the White Lotus’ Sicily location.
While a darker side of the picture-perfect travelers begins to emerge, the hotel’s professional but prickly manager tries to keep two young locals-each striving to get ahead by different means out of her luxury establishment.
For the second season, Rotten Tomatoes reported a 93% approval rating with an average score of 8.20/10, based on 118 reviews. The website’s critics’ consensus states, “Swapping its tropical trappings for Euro chic while focusing primarily on the corrosive influence of carnal desire, The White Lotus remains a cookie full of arsenic that goes down smooth.” On Metacritic, the season has a score of 81 out of 100 based on 40 critics, indicating “universal acclaim.”
Take a look at the official trailer for the second season below in order to recap all the events that have transpired in the last season:
Stay tuned to Web News Observer for more information on The White Lotus Season 3 in the coming months. Until then, keep binge-watching the series.