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The stars are getting ready to have the worst vacation of their lives… and we’re here for it!
“The White Lotus” Season 4 details are already dropping like bodies on the show.
The new locale is France, and Variety’s Executive TV Editor Michael Schneider dished with us on what’s in store.
He said, “The biggest name that you’ve heard is Helena Bonham Carter is in talks to join the show and Chris Messina, who’s a great dramatic and comedic actor, perfect for ‘The White Lotus.’”
“There’s a couple that we’ve confirmed. Alexander Ludwig, AJ Michalka, comedian Steve Coogan, and then Caleb Jonte Edwards, who’s a brand-newcomer.”
French actor Vincent Cassell from the “Oceans” franchise, is also on board, as well as Sandra Bernhard, Max Greenfield and Kumail Nanjiani.
Earlier this week, Deadline reported that Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson and Laura Smet have also signed on for the new season.
Could we get some returning favorites?
Jon Gries’ mysterious — and probably villainous Greg — has been in all three seasons.
He told us, “If they call, I’m there. Of course.”
Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda has spent two seasons with “The White Lotus.” Last time we spoke with her, she said when it comes to returning for another season, “I genuinely don’t know.”
This season, the characters will be checking into Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez, France, where rooms go for up to $8,000 per night! There is a spa and a private beach, and guests are chauffeured in Rolls-Royces.
Schneider pointed out that show creator Mike White plans to “shoot the show right around the Cannes Film Festival,” leading some to wonder if the festival might be part of the show.
He added that with filming in mid-May, “The soonest we would see a new season is in the fall.”