The season three cast of HBO’s The White Lotus is coming into focus.
Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Tayme Thapthimthong are now confirmed to be joining the cast of the Thailand-set season. Filming will begin in February in Thailand for a premiere most likely to come in 2025.
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Natasha Rothwell will return to reprise her role in the new season, which will film in and around Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok and will follow a new group of guests at another White Lotus property. Additional castings are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
HBO has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the filming and production of the season.
“We are honored to have amazing Thailand featured as the filming location for the highly anticipated upcoming season of The White Lotus,” said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. “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. 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.”
In keeping with tradition, character details are being kept under wraps. Season one was set in Hawaii and earned 10 Emmys, while season two moved to Sicily and is nominated for 23 Emmy nominations including best drama. White created the series and exec produces alongside David Bernad and Mark Kamine.
“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,” said Janet Graham Borba, exec vp production at HBO & Max.
Bibb, who next appears in Apple’s Palm Royale, counts Popular, Iron Man and Jupiter’s Legacy among her credits. She’s repped by CAA and Narrative.
Isaacs counts Star Trek: Discovery, Sex Education and the Harry Potter franchise among his credits. He’s with Independent Talent Group, Gersh, Silver Lining Entertainment and CLD Communications.
Monaghan (Gone Baby Gone, True Detective) is with CAA, Anonymous Content, Narrative and Sloane Offer.
Posey (Lost in Space, Amazon’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith) is with CAA and Independent PR.
Hetrakul counts The Family and The Sky Without the Sun among his Thai credits. Thapthimthong counts Paradox and Mechanic: Resurrection among his Thai credits.
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