‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Will Reportedly Take Place in Thailand

The setting of the subsequent season of The White Lotus—HBO’s anthology sequence that incorporates a new group of depressing one-percenters spreading their distress round at a special unique locale of the titular fictional resort—has been the topic of many theories and options from forged members and followers alike ever since season 2’s Italian journey wrapped final December. Now, in response to a report from Variety, sequence creator/author/director Mike White has lastly locked in his vacation spot. Pack your baggage, we’ll Asia.

White has his sights set on Thailand, particularly. Though HBO declined Selection’s request for a remark, this traces up with feedback White made in a featurette for the season 2 finale. “The primary season highlighted cash, after which the second season is intercourse,” White mentioned. “I believe the third season could be perhaps a satirical and humorous take a look at loss of life and Japanese faith and spirituality.”

The present usually movies at an precise 4 Seasons location, and as Selection notes, Thailand boasts 4—in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and the Golden Triangle—with every representing a special a part of town, from the nation, to the jungle and seaside. There is not any indication but as to which White will select however the vary in story potential that every represents is tantalizing.

Contemplating this report hasn’t even been confirmed by White or the community simply but, it should not come as a shock that no casting choices have been made but. Season 2 featured the likes of Aubrey Plaza, F. Murray Abraham and Will Sharpe (whereas minting relative newcomers like Adam DiMarco), but in addition had an encore from season 1 staple Jennifer Coolidge because the delightfully batty heiress Tanya (RIP). One wonders if custom will maintain and season 3 will see a repeat face as nicely.

The sequence, initially conceived as a one-and-done restricted sequence, has turn into a brand new brilliant feather in HBO’s cap, racking up 10 Emmys for season 1 alone.