Tech Advisor reports that The White Lotus Season 4 will film in France at two stunning locations: Château de La Messardière in Saint-Tropez and a hotel in Paris.
This marks a significant departure from HBO’s previous partnership with Four Seasons hotels, breaking the series’ tradition of using exclusively luxury Four Seasons properties.
The season will also feature a new composer replacing Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, who departed due to reported artistic differences with the showrunner.
After months of rumours, HBO has finally revealed where the fourth season of Mike White’s series will be filmed. And it’s hard not to be stunned by this location.
The White Lotus is a dark satire about money, more money, sex, families and the decadent side of five-star tourism. Those themes likely won’t change. However, season 4 may be a little different from the previous three.
Firstly, Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, who created the iconic White Lotus theme songs, won’t return to work on season 4. In an interview with The New York Times, the composer revealed that work on the series was marked by artistic differences and that “he and White already had [their] last fight forever”. In a statement for The Howard Stern Show, the showrunner denied a feud with Tapia de Veer, but he did acknowledge that the collaboration was difficult. So someone else will be stepping into this role.
Of course, the location will also change. But where will we visit next time? Here’s everything you need to know about the next season.
What is the potential release date for The White Lotus season 4?
On 22 January 2025, over three weeks before the season 3 premiere, HBO green-lit season four. Filming for the next series will kick off in April 2026, so based on previous seasons, we would expect it to debut on Max in 2027.
Where will The White Lotus season 4 be set?
The fourth instalment of the series will be set in France – but in two places rather than one. Another departure from the series’ tradition is the decision to drop the Four Seasons hotels as filming locations. Until now, The White Lotus has been filmed mainly at the luxury chain’s properties. However, HBO chose not to renew its partnership with the Four Seasons.
As reported by Variety, season 4 of White Lotus will shoot at a hotel resort located in a 19th-century palace Château de La Messardière in Saint-Tropez on the Côte d’Azur. Another location will be a hotel in Paris.
Of course, in previous seasons, the action also took place in several locations. In season 2, Harper (Aubrey Plaza) and Daphne (Meghann Fahy) went on a trip to Noto and spent the night at a luxurious palazzo there. In season 3, Rick (Walton Goggins) travelled to Bangkok to meet with his father’s alleged killer.
What is the plot of The White Lotus season 4?
The theme of the fourth instalment is unknown for now.
Which characters will return for season 4?
Contains spoilers for season 1, 2 and 3.
The White Lotus is an anthology series that features a different cast each season, although there’s one story strand that began in season one and has continued throughout.
Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) first appeared in season one as the Maui resort’s spa manager. After impressing multi-millionaire Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge) with a massage, Tanya suggests she bankroll her to set up her own spa.
But after a meet-cute with fellow guest Greg Hunt (John Gries), Tanya drops Belinda faster than you can say “romance scam”.
Tanya and Greg appear again in season two on a romantic break at the Sicilian resort, but Greg soon invents a pretext to return home, leaving Tanya to be bumped off by a local mafia connection. Tanya almost escapes in a confused shootout, but dies while making her escape from a luxury yacht.
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In season three, Belinda reappears, visiting the Thai resort to share techniques with spa manager Pornchai. While there, she spots local resident Gary, who she recognises as none other than Greg, now wanted for questioning over his wife’s death.
Belinda’s son Zion negotiates a deal with Greg/Gary to keep his secret – in return for $5 million, so his mother can finally set up her spa. As she’s leaving, she brushes off Pornchai, with whom she had formed a romantic and business connection, just as Tanya once did to her.
Their story could end here, with the narrative come full circle. But now that Belinda is rich, can Mike White resist the urge to see how her windfall corrupts her? And will he let Greg/Gary go on living in consequence-free luxury?
There are other options too.
Unpacking the White Lotus Season 2 Finale
In a recent video discussing the season 2 finale of The White Lotus, creator Mike White playfully suggested the return of the Di Grasso family:
“Who knows, maybe there’ll be another White Lotus season where Dominic returns with his wife and they patch things up!”
While the Di Grasso family didn’t make an appearance in season 3, fans are left wondering if a potential season 4 could bring them back. With Laura Dern providing the voice of Dom’s wife in season 2, a return of the characters would be a welcome surprise.
Currently, there is no trailer available for The White Lotus season 4. However, fans can still enjoy the uncut version of the season 3 theme score, shared by composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, complete with the beloved ooh-loo-loo-loos.
How to watch The White Lotus
For viewers in the US, The White Lotus is available on Max. Subscribers can opt for a basic, ad-supported plan priced at $10.99 per month, with ad-free options also on offer.
In the UK, The White Lotus can be streamed through the Now website. An Entertainment Membership is available for £9.99 per month, but there’s currently a promotion offering it at £4.99 per month for the first year.
Alternatively, UK fans can watch the series on Sky Atlantic, provided it’s included in their TV package.
