Production for Season 4 of HBO’s The White Lotus has begun on the French Riviera. Filming commenced with a cast that initially included Helena Bonham Carter, who departed the project days later.
The role created for Bonham Carter has been rewritten and recast. Laura Dern has been cast in a new, central role written by series creator Mike White.
"It became apparent after filming began that the character created by Mike White... did not align once on set."
Casting Changes
Helena Bonham Carter was originally announced as part of the Season 4 cast. According to an HBO spokesperson, it became apparent after filming began that the character created by Mike White for her “did not align once on set.” The role was subsequently rethought, rewritten, and recast.
Laura Dern has joined the production to portray a new character written by White. Dern is a longtime collaborator of White’s, having worked with him on the film Year of the Dog and the series Enlightened. She previously had an uncredited voice cameo in The White Lotus Season 2.
Season Setting and Story
The fourth season is set along the Côte d'Azur during the Cannes Film Festival. The story will follow a new group of hotel guests and employees over the course of one week.
According to creator Mike White, the season will explore contrasts between American and French filmmaking.
Filming Locations
Primary filming locations include Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco, and Paris. The story remains set in the Côte d'Azur region. Two luxury hotels will serve as the fictional White Lotus properties for the season:
- The Airelles Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez, portraying the White Lotus du Cap
- The Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, located on the Promenade de la Croisette, portraying the White Lotus Cannes
According to a source, the production will be present for the entire Cannes Film Festival, with cast members expected to attend for three to four days during the festival’s second week.
Cast
The announced cast for Season 4 includes the following actors:
- Vincent Cassel
- Chloe Bennet
- Sandra Bernhard
- Steve Coogan
- Laura Dern
- Caleb Jonte Edwards
- Dylan Ennis
- Corentin Fila
- Heather Graham
- Max Greenfield
- Ari Graynor
- Frida Gustavsson
- Charlie Hall
- Alexander Ludwig
- Marissa Long
- Chris Messina
- AJ Michalka
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Jarrad Paul
- Rosie Perez
- Ben Schnetzer
- Laura Smet
- Nadia Tereszkiewicz
Additional cast members, reported separately, include Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella, Pekka Strang, Ari Graynor, Charlie Davis, and Kamilla Karthigesu.
Production Team
Mike White is the creator, writer, director, and executive producer of The White Lotus. David Bernad and Mark Kamine serve as executive producers.