The White Lotus 3: what we know about the new season
Spirituality and new settings in Thailand for the third season of The White Lotus. Scheduled for 2025, the series will transport us between exotic luxuries and deep reflections. And the cast also includes the singer of the Kpop group Blackpink Lisa.
"White Lotus" , the anthology series created by Mike White, will return in 2025 with a third season. After the success of the first two, set respectively in Hawaii and in Sicily in Taormina , the new adventure will take viewers to Southeast Asia, in Thailand . HBO has confirmed that filming will take place between Bangkok , Phuket and the island of Koh Samui . Each location will explore breathtaking scenery and luxury resorts, in which the destinies of the protagonists and the plot of the television series will intertwine.
Spirituality and the afterlife at the heart of the plot
If the first season of "White Lotus" focused on economic inequality and the second on the relationship between love and desire, the two themes touched upon in the third will be spirituality and what awaits us beyond life. Producer and creator Mike White , anticipated that the new season will offer a profound and at the same time provocative reflection on the vision of spirituality in the East, creating a complex and at the same time ironic portrait of these themes. The contrast between the superficiality of tourists and the ancient local traditions will contribute to a biting satire that will enrich the already intricate plots of the series.
The cast: great returns and new faces
For the third season, in addition to familiar faces like Natasha Rothwell (already present in the first season), new characters will join, played by prominent actors such as Parker Posey ("Scream 3"), Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Carrie Coon ("Fargo"). The presence of Lisa , famous singer of the Kpop group Blackpink , promises to attract a new segment of audiences as well. The cast reflects the diversity of the series, offering roles that range from spiritual gurus to powerful corporate executives.
When is White Lotus 3 coming?
The new season was originally scheduled for 2024, but due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023, the debut was postponed to 2025. HBO has already released a short teaser to keep fans excited as they continue to follow the series' previews. Mike White has stated that the third season will be "longer, bigger and crazier" than the previous ones.
What can we expect from the plot?
In "White Lotus 3" we can expect an intricate web of lives, secrets and cultural contrasts. The new episodes will explore, with a satirical approach, how Western tourists deal with a profoundly different culture, rich in symbols and spiritual traditions related to the concept of death. The series seems determined to explore the existential fears and uncertainties of the characters, also offering a window on the complexity of human relationships and different perspectives on life and the afterlife.
White Lotus has proven to be one of the most popular series in recent years. The third season in Thailand , with its mix of complex themes and dark humor, promises to be another success. Fans will be treated to a compelling and thoughtful story that not only entertains but raises questions about the meaning of life and death, offering a unique perspective on the contrasts between Eastern and Western cultures.
