The cast of “The White Lotus” Season 3 is growing.
The third season of the hit HBO series has added six new cast members, Variety has learned. Joining the new season are: Leslie Bibb (“Iron Man,” “Jupiter’s Legacy”), Dom Hetrakul (“Bangkok Dangerous,” “The Outrage”), Jason Isaacs (“Harry Potter” franchise, “The Death of Stalin”), Michelle Monaghan (“Gone Baby Gone,” “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”), Parker Posey (“Best in Show,” “The Staircase”), and Tayme Thapthimthong (“Farang,” “Skin Trade”).
The new additions join returning actress Natasha Rothwell, whom Variety exclusively reported would reprise the role of Belinda in Season 3 back in April 2023.
Bibb is repped by CAA and Narrative. Isaacs is repped by Independent Talent Group, The Gersh Agency, Silver Lining Entertainment, and CLD Communications. Monaghan repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, Narrative, and Sloane Offer. Posey is repped by CAA and Independent PR.
The show is set to begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, Thailand, in February. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it will follow a new group of guests at a White Lotus resort property.
Mike White created “The White Lotus” and serves as executive producer and director. David Bernad and Mark Kamine also executive produce.
“The White Lotus” proved to be an immediate hit for HBO when it debuted in 2021. The first season, set in Hawaii, received 20 Emmy nominations and ten wins, including best limited or anthology series. The second installment, which premiered in December 2022 and was set in Sicily, earned 23 Emmy nominations, including best drama series. This year’s Emmys will be broadcast on Fox on Jan. 15.
For the new season, HBO has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the filming and promotion of the third installment.
“We are pleased to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to execute Mike’s creative vision and showcase all that the beautiful country of Thailand has to offer, as the next group of guests check in to the White Lotus,” said Janet Graham Borba, executive vice president of production for HBO & Max.
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) added: “We are honored to have Amazing Thailand featured as the filming location for the highly anticipated upcoming season of ‘The White Lotus.’ The kingdom’s exotic natural beauty, rich historical sites and diverse landscapes are the perfect settings to share our fascinating culture, fantastic cuisine, top-notch wellness and luxury offerings, and most importantly our people and Thai hospitality. Thailand has long been considered one of the world’s favorite filming locations. ‘The White Lotus’ project will certainly strengthen the kingdom’s status as a preferred filming destination and a beacon of experience-based tourism, inspiring even more visitors to Amazing Thailand.”
(Pictured, from left to right: Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Dom Hetrakul, Leslie Bibb)
