The White Lotus is back for a third season, promising even more drama, scandal, and satire. The award-winning series returns with a fresh ensemble cast, a tropical new location, and a supersized story that creator Mike White describes as “longer, bigger, crazier.” Set against the stunning backdrop of a luxury resort in Thailand, Season 3 premieres on 16 February 2025 on Netflix and 17 February 2025 on Sky in the UK.
What to Expect
As always, The White Lotus takes aim at the absurdities of the ultra-wealthy, this time amidst the heat, hedonism, and high-stakes glamour of Southeast Asia. The teaser trailer hints at everything fans adore about the show: dark humour, tangled relationships, and, of course, the inevitable dead body. With snakes, robberies, ambulances, and more than a few guns in sight, it’s clear that Season 3 will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Mike White shared his excitement for the upcoming instalment with Variety: “It’s going to be a supersized White Lotus. It’s longer, bigger, crazier… I don’t know what people will think, but I’m super excited about the content of the season.”
One familiar face returning is Natasha Rothwell as Belinda, the warm yet underappreciated resort manager from Season 1. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Rothwell revealed that White approached her about reprising her role while wrapping up Season 2. “I told him I’d follow him anywhere, and I meant it,” she said. Belinda’s storyline this season involves an exchange programme at the Thai resort – and a hint of romance.
Joining Rothwell is a dazzling new ensemble: BLACKPINK’s Lalisa (Lisa) makes her highly anticipated acting debut, creating a social media frenzy as fans celebrate her Hollywood entry. Parker Posey (Scream 3, Blade: Trinity) as a fabulously cynical guest who muses about drinking herself to sleep. Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education) and Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones) star as a couple seeking meditation and stress management – though something seems amiss. Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) is spotted stumbling through the jungle, adding intrigue to his role. A trio of sisters played by Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, and Michelle Monaghan promise drama and mystery.
The trailer teases glimpses of dancing, depravity, and escalating tensions. “Something is off,” quips Posey’s character. And with this lineup, that’s an understatement.
BLACKPINK fans are particularly thrilled about Lisa’s acting debut, flooding social media with comments like “Actor Lisa is coming!” and “She’s taking over Hollywood.” Her involvement adds a global star power to the already stacked cast, ensuring this season reaches an even broader audience.
With its sharp social commentary, unpredictable twists, and a wildly talented cast, this season is shaping up to be the show’s most captivating yet.
Let the chaos begin.
