The White Lotus season four cast is REVEALED ahead of glamorous French Riviera-set installment
The fourth season of White Lotus continues to shape up as one of the most star-studded episodes yet, and HBO has officially confirmed several new additions to the hit anthology series.
In a casting announcement shared on
Fans were thrilled with Bonham Carter’s casting, with many saying her on-screen presence always made things ‘more interesting’.
Helena Bonham Carter in ‘White Lotus S4′? The excellent cast has a wild, unpredictable energy that fits the show’s mood of chaos very well,’ one X user gushed.
Another wrote: ‘His quirky genius is perfect for this world. I can’t wait to see the chaos it brings!’
‘This will be the best season. I’m already calling him,’ predicted a third.
The trio join a growing ensemble that already includes Steve Coogan, AJ Michalka, Alexander Ludwig and rising Australian actor Caleb Jonte Edwards, whose involvement is quickly becoming a talking point among fans.
White Lotus’ fourth season continues to shape up as one of the most star-studded episodes ever, and HBO has officially confirmed several new additions (season three cast pictured)
Although HBO has not yet confirmed the release date, the fourth season is not expected to air this year.
Production timelines suggest audiences might not return to The White Lotus until 2027, but no official premiere window has been announced.
Edwards’ casting news gained particular attention after the newcomer quietly took to her Instagram account just days before her role was confirmed.
Edwards started the account on January 14 and shared a series of sunny beach photos and videos that sparked speculation.
In one of the photos, the actor is shown holding on to the edge of a boat in front of turquoise water and white sand, while in another clip, the actor is seen jumping into the sea from a rocky cliff.
The role represents Edwards’ first major acting gig after appearing briefly in a single episode of Black Snow last year.
The fourth season of The White Lotus is set in the south of France, and production is said to take place at the ultra-luxurious Château de La Messardière in Saint-Tropez.
The sprawling five-star property, where private villas go for as much as $13,812 per night during peak season, sits on 32 acres of umbrella pines and cypress trees with panoramic views of the Mediterranean.
In a casting announcement shared on X on January 29, the streamer revealed that Helena Bonham Carter (filmed in 2020) will join the next season of Mike White’s series
Chris Messina, known for his roles in The Mindy Project and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, will also join the cast; seen in 2018
The trio join a growing ensemble that already includes Steve Coogan, AJ Michalka, Alexander Ludwig and rising Australian actor Caleb Jonte Edwards (seen above).
Amenities include a Rolls-Royce chauffeur service to the beach, a children’s camp complete with its own railway, and numerous Michelin-level dining experiences.
A source previously told The Mail on Sunday that White was looking for somewhere that felt ‘evocative and sexy’.
‘There were production scouts looking at destinations all over the world but Mike settled on France,’ the source said. ‘The castle is a serene setting, perfect for mayhem and murder. ‘They will also be filming in Paris and Nice.’
As in previous seasons, the new season is expected to open with a mysterious death and follow a week-long holiday among the wealthy guests, whose bad behavior is gradually resolved.
Michalka (pictured) was announced as one of the first cast members of the new season in December 2025
The show’s lavish settings have consistently fueled a tourism boom.
Following the airing of season one, the Four Seasons Maui in Hawaii reportedly saw a 500 percent increase in visitors.
The second season was filmed at San Domenico Palace in Sicily, while the third season was filmed primarily at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand.
The fourth season marks a move away from the Four Seasons brand due to the end of the series’ deal with the luxury hotel chain.
Château de La Messardière belongs to the Airelles Collection of Stéphane Courbit.
Past seasons have featured stars like Jennifer Coolidge, Sydney Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Theo James, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa; Players seen last year
Jennifer Coolidge won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus; Pictured in 2024
Sydney Sweeney (left) received a 2022 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Anthology Series or Movie.
The series received 10 out of 20 nominations for its first season, five for the following season, and one for the third season (season one cast and creator Mike White are seen in 2022)
White Lotus is known for creating cool lineups.
Past seasons have featured stars like Jennifer Coolidge, Sydney Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Theo James, Meghann Fahy, Michael Imperioli, Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa.
The most recent third season, which aired earlier this year and was set in Thailand, received critical acclaim and was nominated for 23 Primetime Emmy Awards at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
The series received 10 out of 20 nominations in its first season, five Emmy awards in the following season, and one Emmy award in the third season.
Coolidge won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Tanya McQuoid.
