The White Lotus, the critically acclaimed black comedy drama, is returning to HBO and Sky for a third season set in Thailand. The show, created by Mike White, continues its popular premise of following a group of holidaymakers at a prestigious international hotel chain, as well as the lives of the resort's employees. Originally planned as a six-part limited series, the show's success led to a second season and a renewal for a third in November 2022. Even before the third season has aired, a fourth season is already in the pipeline.
Over the years, the show has garnered numerous accolades, including 15 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes. Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast, and episodes for season three. The third season was delayed due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, pushing the release to 2025. However, the wait is almost over, with The White Lotus season three premiering on Sunday, February 16 at 9pm on HBO.
UK fans can tune in on NOW TV or Sky Atlantic from 2am on Monday, February 17. New episodes will air weekly after the premiere, reports the Mirror US. Season three consists of eight episodes, with the titles for the first three instalments already released. The titles of the episodes are 'Same Spirits, New Forms', 'Special Treatments' and 'The Meaning of Dreams'. The release schedule for the episodes is as follows:.
Episode 1 on February 16. Episode 2 on February 23. Episode 3 on March 2. Episode 4 on March 9. Episode 5 on March 16. Episode 6 on March 23. Episode 7 on March 30. Episode 8 on April 6. With the announcement of the third season renewal, producers confirmed a fresh cast of characters. In April 2023, it was reported that Natasha Rothwell would be returning to her role as Belinda Lindsey for the season. Leslie Bibb was cast as Kate in January 2024, alongside Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff, Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon, Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff, Dom Hetrakul in a recurring role, Tayme Thapthimthong as Gaitok and Carrie Coon as Laurie.
Christian Friedel was also cast in a recurring role, with Morgana O'Reilly, Lek Patravadi as Sritala, Shalini Peiris, Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett, Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff, Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxton Ratliff, Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea and Nicholas Duvernay all in recurring roles. The Last Kingdom star Arnas Fedaravičius has joined the cast for the season, with Miloš Biković being replaced by Julian Kostov. In February 2024, Scott Glenn and Lalisa Manobal were added to the cast, with Manobal playing Mook.
The following month, Charlotte Le Bon joined the cast to replace Francesca Corney in a re-casting. Sky has just launched the Sky Glass Gen 2, its new smart TV with a brighter 4K QLED display and enhanced seven-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. Available to order now, it comes in three screen sizes from 43" to 65", with prices starting at £14 per month. Fans of the hit series might be wondering where the lavish scenes of season three were crafted. Initially earmarked for Japan, the production took a detour and landed in Thailand, gracing the vibrant streets of Bangkok, the serene beaches of Phuket, and the picturesque island Koh Samui.
