Champagne, truffles, macarons... France is a country of luxury, which is why it makes total sense that The White Lotus is taking its fourth instalment there. Even better yet, the five-star hotel murder mystery is welcoming a fresh batch of chaotic characters (who we can't wait to love to hate) played by an unbeatable cast. With Laura Dern and Steve Coogan among just some of the names, The White Lotus series 4 is set to be the best yet!
So what do we know about The White Lotus series 4? Well, there's going to be a stunning backdrop (as usual) in the form of Saint-Tropez, so get ready for some serious wanderlust. The White Lotus creator Mike White has also generously given us a tit-bit as to what to expect from the plot, teasing that “there’s always room for more murders” - and all we have to say to that is... eek!
While we wait for The White Lotus series 4's imminent (sort of!) return our screens, here’s everything you need to know about the show, including the cast, plot, and expected release date.
What is The White Lotus about?
The White Lotus is an award-winning drama which, each series, follows groups of guests at a luxurious holiday resort in different locations. Series one took place in Hawaii, followed by Italy in series two and, most recently, Thailand for series three. While the wealthy guests - a mix of couples, friends and families - appear to be on a dream holiday, cracks begin to appear in the veneer of their perfect lives, leading to deadly consequences for at least one guest person series.
The victim of series one was hotel manager Armond (played by Murray Barlett), while in series two it was guest Tanya (played by Jennifer Coolidge). We first met Tanya in series when the rich holiday-goer arrived at the Hawaii resort with her husband, Greg. In the series, Tanya befriends Natasha, who works in the resort spa, and promises to help fund her business venture, only to back out at the last moment.
Jennifer's portrayal of Tanya became iconic, and fans were thrilled to see her return in series two, delivering more fantastic lines such as, "These gays are trying to kill me!" Unfortunately, she was right, as her husband Greg had set her up to be murdered. While she manages to evade her attackers, Tanya meets her end anyway when her heel gets trapped in the railings of a boat mid-escape, causing her to fall overboard. Series three then saw us not only reintroduced to both Greg and Natasha (who find themselves at the Thailand resort together), but also facing the loss of the new viewers' favourite character from this series.
What happened in The White Lotus series 3?
In series 3, Natasha arrived in Thailand, keen to learn from the White Lotus team there and enjoy time with her son, only to see Greg with his young new girlfriend, pretending to be someone else. Meanwhile, new guests began arriving on the island, including a very troubled family of five (the sons of which ending up in a compromising situation with Greg's new girlfriend) and three very toxic 'best' friends.
But the star of the show was Chelsea, played by Aimee Lou-Wood, the young girlfriend to Rick, a secretly scheming middle aged guest. While Chelsea thought they were simply on a happy holiday together, brooding Rick was plotting to kill the man he believed ruined his life, Jim Hollinger, the hotel's owner. To avoid any spoilers, all we'll say next is that things didn't exactly end very well.
What will happen in The White Lotus series 4?
Sadly, plot details for The White Lotus series 4 are being kept firmly under wraps, but have heard that it will tackle themes of fame and the concept of celebrity. We also know that it will be set in the French Riviera - on the Côte d’Azur, to be precise. The series will feature two White Lotus hotels: the Airelles Château de la Messardière, a 19th-century estate near Saint-Tropez (which will become the White Lotus du Cap) and Cannes’ Hôtel Martinez on the Croisette (which will become the White Lotus Cannes).
A literal palace, the former location has a storied history, as in the 1920s it was the place to be - if you were a socialite in want of a party that is. It's also no stranger to filming, as it's where director Roger Vadim shot film And God Made A Woman, which catapulted the late Brigitte Bardot to superstardom. Action (or do we mean drama with a capital D) will also take place at similarly glamorous enclaves, including Paris and the Cannes Film Festival, according to reports. Ooh la la!
Who's in the cast of The White Lotus series 4?
So far, the cast confirmed to check into The White Lotus series 4 includes:
- Laura Dern (who has replaced Helena Bonham Carter)
- Steve Coogan
- Caleb Jonte Edwards
- Marissa Long
- Alexander Ludwig
- Chris Messina
- AJ Michalka
- Vincent Cassel
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Sir Ben Kingsley
- Rosie Perez
- Sandra Bernhard
- Max Greenfield
- Chloe Bennet
How can I watch The White Lotus series 4?
According to HBO, The White Lotus series 4 will arrive on Sky and NOW in the first half of 2027. As soon as we have a confirmed date, we'll share it here. In the meantime, you can catch up on series 1-3 on Sky and NOW.
