Season three of HBO’s “The White Lotus” is coming to an finish, however the biting anthology collection can be again for extra.
The Emmy-winning present, created, written, and directed by Mike White, scored an early renewal in January, weeks earlier than the debut of season three.
With the eight-episode third season wrapping up, all eyes are on the place the collection can be headed subsequent.
This is every part we all know to date about season 4 of “The White Lotus.”
‘The White Lotus’ season 4 location hasn’t been revealed but, however it in all probability will not be a chilly vacation spot
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Season one came about in Hawaii, and season two was set in Sicily, Italy. Season three, which focuses on spirituality, takes place in Thailand.
It is unclear the place the following season will journey to, however White and “White Lotus” producer David Bernad lately informed The Hollywood Reporter that they are conscious that the present’s setting has a monetary impression on manufacturing.
Season three, for instance, was filmed in Thailand as an alternative of Japan due partially to the nation’s movie incentive system.
“HBO was actually pushing it as a result of Thailand had good tax incentives,” White stated.
Whereas they have not landed on a location but for season 4, Bernad informed THR he is satisfied it will likely be someplace temperate.
“I would wager $100,000 we do not find yourself within the chilly subsequent,” he stated. “Even when we flirted with the thought, Mike simply would not wish to be within the chilly. He hates it.”
The season 4 solid hasn’t been introduced, however Mike White is desirous about an all-star version
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Casting is not underway but, however that hasn’t stopped hopeful actors from preemptively attempting to get a job in season 4.
Casting director Meredith Tucker informed THR that an agent lately contacted her as a result of their shopper heard that somebody had already landed an audition for season 4. Tucker stated that she’s centered on seeing season three by way of to its finish earlier than desirous about the following installment.
“He has not written one factor,” Tucker stated, referring to White. “What are these individuals speaking about? Do not name me till after this one.”
It is too quickly to know who can be a part of season 4, however White informed THR in 2023 that he would not thoughts an all-star season comprised of returning solid members.
“If the present goes on for a few seasons, it might be enjoyable to have an all-star season,” he stated.
Two years later, his opinion nonetheless hasn’t modified.
“I would love to try this,” White stated in his more moderen THR interview.
Composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer stated he will not return for season 4
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Cristóbal Tapia de Veer has been the composer of “The White Lotus” since season one and is the creator of every season’s predominant title theme music.
In an interview with The New York Occasions printed Wednesday, Tapia de Veer revealed that he would not be returning for season 4. The composer additionally stated that he’d clashed creatively with White all through the collection.
Tapia de Veer informed the NYT that White did not just like the theme he crafted for season one, and it took convincing to get the showrunner on board.
Tapia de Veer additionally stated that he knowledgeable the “The White Lotus” staff about his exit months in the past, however “did not inform Mike for numerous causes.”
“I wished to inform him simply on the finish for the shock and no matter,” he stated. “Besides I informed the entire editorial staff and music editor and producer and all that, however I did not assume that they have been going to inform him. In some unspecified time in the future he heard about that.”
Reps for “The White Lotus” did not instantly reply to Enterprise Insider’s request for remark.
Season 4 of ‘The White Lotus’ hasn’t began filming, so there isn’t any launch date but
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White informed THR that he already acquired “stress from HBO” concerning season 4. Nevertheless, the showrunner hasn’t made progress on location scouting, which suggests season 4 isn’t coming anytime quickly.
“After they have one thing they’re bullish on, they wish to get it on the market,” he stated of the community. “We have been supposed to begin scouting in April, and I used to be like, “You guys, I have not been house in three years.”
This can be a growing story. Examine again for updates.