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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The White Lotus creator Mike White sparks casting rumors with casual catch-up
White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series after they were spotted drinking smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday. The filmmaker, 55, chatted with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood. For the occasion, Mike wore a casual outfit of shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. The pair appeared in great spirits as they were seen laughing during their catch-up, sparking speculation that the actress could be set for a role in season four. While the actress has not physically appeared in White Lotus, her voice was heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy, Enlightened. The actress starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a demotion after a humiliating nervous breakdown. Earlier this year, Mike hinted at the setting for the show's highly anticipated fourth season. The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach, which in the show serve as White Lotus hotel chains. But Mike teased that the location for season four might move away from the water. Speaking to Deadline, he said: 'For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there's always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.' The first season unfolded in Hawaii, followed by Italy for the second, and the recently aired third season was set in Thailand. The show was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year. White didn't offer any specifics, but his hint suggests a departure from the expected hotel locations. Cast members previously ruled out cold locations, stating White prefers a warm climate. The Mail on Sunday has been told that producers are looking at Four Seasons hotels in Africa and Australia – with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner. A source at broadcaster HBO in the US who was in a meeting with White recently said: 'Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent.' 'He's done Hawaii and Italy and now Thailand. He hates snow, so the likelihood is Africa or Australia. No one thinks it will be Antarctica.' 'Season four has already been commissioned and Africa is the favorite. It has everything White Lotus fans expect. Heat, exotic locations and dramatic backdrops.' 'Marrakech offers heat and intrigue. Nothing has been decided, but Africa is the way Mike is leaning.' The White Lotus production crew signed a reported £25 million deal in 2021 to film exclusively in Four Seasons resorts. The Mail On Sunday has been told the Four Seasons in Marrakech is one of the locations being 'seriously' looked at. The five-star resort which occupies 40 acres in the heart of the city's medina – its ancient market – is 'perfect', according to one source. The source said: 'It has Moorish gardens, the souk, the Yves Saint Laurent gardens nearby and spas and a kasbah with views of the Atlas Mountains. What's not to love?' While Morocco may be top of the list, The Mail On Sunday understands White is also looking at $1,340-a-night glamping at the Four Seasons in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The HBO source said: 'Mike loves the idea of going to Africa. He was talking about Egypt and a safari. There are several possible locations under consideration.' Some fans have suggested the show could be filmed in Mexico, but the HBO source said: 'Mike did Hawaii. I'd be surprised if he goes back to the Americas.' There have also been rumors that Norway could be a contender, but the source said: 'Don't think that's true. Mike hates the cold.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The White Lotus' Checks Into the 2025 Emmy Noms With 23, Ties With ‘The Studio'
The White Lotus has checked into the 2025 Emmys. On Tuesday, the third season of the HBO series created by Mike White — who also directs, writes and executive produces the show — earned 23 Emmy nominations. It tied with Apple's The Studio, which Seth Rogen co-created, co-wrote, directed and starred in. The noms fall just slightly behind HBO's The Penguin, which scored 24, while Apple's Severance picked up 27 nods, the highest amount for a show this year. More from The Hollywood Reporter Why Do the Emmys Hate Taylor Sheridan Shows? Cristin Milioti, First-Time Emmy Nominee for 'The Penguin,' is "Ready to Get in There Again" Critics' Conversation: 2025 Emmy Nominations Take a Typically Shallow Dive Into TV's Best Season three of White Lotus, which centers around guests' stay at a luxury resort, ran for seven weeks earlier this year, with the season finale airing on Sunday, April 6. This latest season starred Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell, Sam Nivola, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jon Gries and Sam Rockwell. Goggins, Isaacs and Rockwell are nominated in the best supporting actor in a drama series category. Coon, Posey, Rothwell and Wood are nominated for best supporting actress in a drama series. Scott Glenn is nominated for best guest actor in a drama series. And for the boss, White scored nods for best writing and directing for a drama series. The series itself earned a nod for best drama series, it's nominated alongside Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, The Pitt, Severance and Slow Horses. White spoke to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the finale, for the White Lotus cover story, about the show's future seasons, 'I am grateful that I keep getting to do it. That's the goal. But everything's always going to be compared to something else. There's a critic I won't name, and every time I do something, they're like, 'It's not as good as the last one.' You didn't even like that one!' he said. 'I certainly have gotten enough praise, so it's probably good for me to have some people be like, 'Did you have to go so slow?'' However, castmembers Schwarzenegger, Monaghan, Nivola and Bibb notably did not score noms. Comedian Nate Bargatze is set to host the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be broadcast live on Sunday, Sept. 14, (8-11 p.m. ET / 5-8 p.m. PT) on CBS. The ceremony will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* See this year's full list of nominees here. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The White Lotus creator Mike White drops HUGE hint legendary actress could return to the HBO series after they were spotted grabbing smoothies in LA
White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series, as they were spotted grabbing smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday. The filmmaker, 55, enjoyed a chat with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood. For the occasion, Mike opted for a casual outfit of shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. The pair appeared in great spirits as they were seen laughing during their catch-up, sparking speculation that the actress could be set for a role in season four. While the actress did not physically appear in White Lotus, her voice could be heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. Fans may have noticed her voice during a quick phone call Dominic makes to Abby after he arrives at the hotel in Sicily. Their meeting has sparked speculation that the actress could be starring in season four Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy Enlightened. The actress starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a demotion after a humiliating nervous breakdown. Earlier this year, Mike hinted at the setting for the show's highly anticipated fourth season. The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach, which in the show serve as White Lotus hotel chains. But Mike teased that the location for season four might move away from the water. 'For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there's always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels,' he shared, as per Deadline. The first season unfolded in Hawaii, followed by Italy for the second, and the recently aired third season was set in Thailand. The show was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year. White didn't offer any specifics, but his hint suggests a departure from the expected hotel locations. Cast members previously ruled out cold locations, stating White prefers a warm climate. The Mail on Sunday has been told that producers are looking at Four Seasons hotels in Africa and Australia – with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner. A source at broadcaster HBO in the US who was in a meeting with White recently said: 'Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent.' 'He's done Hawaii and Italy and now Thailand. He hates snow, so the likelihood is Africa or Australia. No one thinks it will be Antarctica.' 'Season four has already been commissioned and Africa is the favorite. It has everything White Lotus fans expect. Heat, exotic locations and dramatic backdrops.' 'Marrakech offers heat and intrigue. Nothing has been decided, but Africa is the way Mike is leaning.' The White Lotus production crew signed a reported £25 million deal in 2021 to film exclusively in Four Seasons resorts. The MoS has been told the Four Seasons in Marrakech is one of the hotels being 'seriously' looked at. The five-star resort occupying 40 acres in the heart of the city's medina – its ancient market – is 'perfect', according to one source. 'It has Moorish gardens, the souk, the Yves Saint Laurent gardens nearby and spas and a kasbah with views of the Atlas Mountains. What's not to love?' But while Morocco may be top of the list, the MoS understands White is also looking at £1,000-a-night glamping at the Four Seasons in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The HBO source said: 'Mike loves the idea of going to Africa. He was talking about Egypt and a safari. There are several possible locations under consideration.' Some fans have suggested the show could be filmed in Mexico, but the HBO source said: 'Mike did Hawaii. I'd be surprised if he goes back to the Americas.' There have also been rumours that Norway could be a contender, but the source said: 'Don't think that's true. Mike hates the cold.'
News18
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
White Lotus Season 4 Confirmed; Here's Everything We Know So Far
After the shocking end of The White Lotus Season 3, the creators announced that Season 4 is already in the works, and since then, numerous hints have been shared online. The White Lotus has captivated audiences with its sharp exploration of the lives of wealthy travellers. Created by Mike White, the anthology series sets each season in a stunning new location with a fresh cast of characters, peeling back the polished surface to reveal the bizarre habits and hidden tensions of the elite. Following the jaw-dropping conclusion of Season 3, the creators wasted no time in confirming that Season 4 is already in development. Since then, tantalising hints have surfaced online, fueling excitement and speculation. Who will join the new cast? What twisted story will unfold next? And when can fans expect the new season to premiere? Read on for all the details revealed so far. There were earlier talks that the next season might be set in Japan, Mexico or Australia. But now, a fresh report hints at a surprising new location, Norway. A local Norwegian news outlet, Bergens Tidende, shared that the show's creator, White, has applied for a grant from the Norwegian Film Institute to shoot a project titled Secret Garden, for which he asked for NOK 88 million for the filming. Interestingly, the White Lotus Season 3 actor Patrick Schwarzenegger once revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that while auditioning, the show was codenamed Secret Garden. This small detail now seems important, especially after news of Mike White applying for a grant in Norway under the same name. It strongly hints that Season 4 could be set in a colder region, far different from the show's earlier warm and sunny locations like Thailand, Sicily and Miami. Cast: It's still not known which stars will check into the next White Lotus resort that Mike White is planning. The cast list for Season 4 has not been confirmed, and fans are eagerly waiting for updates. On social media, people are already sharing their dream actors for the new season. Some popular names include Catherine O'Hara, Stanley Tucci, Ayo Edebiri, Steven Yeun and Lisa Kudrow, among others, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Release Date: The first two seasons of The White Lotus arrived in August 2021 and the next in October 2022. But Season 3 took longer, mostly because of the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023. It finally premiered in February 2025. Now, fans are wondering how long the wait will be for Season 4. If things move smoothly this time and there are no delays, there's a good chance that the new season could be released in late 2026 or early 2027. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Vogue Arabia
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
The 2025 Emmy Nominations Have Arrived! See Them Here
Shrinking The Studio What We Do in the Shadows Outstanding Drama Series Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The Pitt Severance Slow Horses The White Lotus Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Adolescence Black Mirror Dying for Sex Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story The Penguin Outstanding Television Movie Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy The Gorge Mountainhead Nonnas Rebel Ridge Outstanding Talk Series The Daily Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Saturday Night Live Outstanding Animated Program Arcane Bob's Burgers Common Side Effects Love, Death + Robots The Simpsons Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Ayo Edebiri, The Bear , 'Napkins' Lucia Aniello, Hacks , 'A Slippery Slope' James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern , 'Here's To You, Mrs. Schneiderman' Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal , 'Pilot's Code' Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, The Studio , 'The Oner' Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Janus Metz, Andor , 'Who Are You?' Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt , '6:00 P.M.' John Wells, The Pitt , '7:00 A.M.' Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance , 'Chikhai Bardo' Ben Stiller, Severance , 'Cold Harbor' Adam Randal, Slow Horses , 'Hello Goodbye' Mike White, The White Lotus , 'Amor Fati' Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Philip Barantini, Adolescence Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex , 'It's Not That Serious' Helen Shaver, The Penguin , 'Cent'anni' Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin , 'A Great or Little Thing' Nicole Kassell, Sirens , 'Exile' Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary , 'Back to School' Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Down, and Jen Statsky, Hacks, 'A Slippery Slope' Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal , 'Pilot's Code' Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere , 'AGG' Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez, The Studio , 'The Promotion' Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, and Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows , 'The Finale' Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Dan Gilroy, Andor Joe Sachs, The Pitt , '2:00 P.M.' R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt , '7:00 A.M. Dan Erikson, Severance , 'Cold Harbor' Will Smith, Slow Horses , 'Hello Goodbye' Mike White, The White Lotus , 'Full-Moon Party' Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, Adolescence Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror , 'Common People' Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex , 'Good Value Diet Soda' Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin , 'A Great or Little Thing' Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing , 'The People in the Dirt'
