Mike White to return to ‘Survivor' for its 50th season
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Conceived of and filmed during the COVID pandemic, 'The White Lotus' became a breakout hit for HBO and catapulted White to a new level of fame. He won Emmy Awards for both writing and directing in the limited series or anthology categories for the show's first season. The finale of the third season -- which aired this spring and starred Parker Posey, Carrie Coon and Walton Goggins -- was watched by more than 6 million viewers.
Before 'Survivor,' White competed on 'The Amazing Race' with his father in 2009 and again in 2011. In a 2021 interview with The New Yorker, he attributed his love of reality television to its ability to distill real human behavior and conflict.
'For me, as a writer of drama, I aspire to do what reality television already does,' he said. 'To create characters that are surprising and dimensional and do weird' stuff and 'capture your attention.'
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The landmark 50th season of 'Survivor,' which is scheduled to air in 2026, will feature several returning cast members, including a Season 1 contestant, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, and five-time competitors Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth. Filming is scheduled to take place this summer.
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