The White Lotus season four is continuing to shape up as one of the most star-studded chapters yet, with HBO officially confirming several new additions to the hit anthology series.
In a casting announcement shared on X on January 29, the streamer revealed that Helena Bonham Carter, Chris Messina and Marissa Long will join the upcoming season of Mike White’s series.
Fans were thrilled by Bonham Carter’s casting, with many saying her on-screen presence always makes things ‘even more intriguing’.
‘Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus S4? Perfect casting she’s got that wild, unpredictable energy that fits the show’s chaos vibe so well,’ one X user gushed.
A second wrote: ‘Her quirky brilliance is perfect for this world. Can’t wait to see the chaos she brings!’
‘This is gonna be the best season. Already calling it,’ a third predicted.
The trio joins a growing ensemble that already includes Steve Coogan, AJ Michalka, Alexander Ludwig and rising Australian actor Caleb Jonte Edwards, whose involvement has quickly become a talking point among fans.
The White Lotus season four is continuing to shape up as one of the most star-studded chapters yet, with HBO officially confirming several new additions (season three cast pictured)
While HBO has yet to confirm a release date, season four is not expected to air this year.
Production timelines suggest viewers may not return to The White Lotus until 2027, though no official premiere window has been announced.
The casting news surrounding Edwards has drawn particular attention, after the newcomer quietly launched his Instagram account just days before his role was confirmed.
Edwards opened the account on January 14, sharing a series of sun-soaked beach photos and videos that immediately sparked speculation.
One image showed the actor clinging to the side of a boat against turquoise water and white sand, while another clip captured him leaping from a rocky cliff into the sea.
The role marks Edwards’s first major acting gig, following a brief appearance in a single episode of Black Snow last year.
Season four of The White Lotus is set on the South of France, with production rumored to take place at the ultra-luxurious Château de La Messardière in Saint-Tropez.
The sprawling five-star property, where private villas can cost up to $13,812 per night during peak season, sits on 32 acres of parasol pines and cypress trees, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean.
In a casting announcement shared on X on January 29, the streamer revealed that Helena Bonham Carter (pictured in 2020) will join the upcoming season of Mike White’s series
Chris Messina, best known for his roles on The Mindy Project and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, will also be joining the cast; seen in 2018
The trio joins 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 multiple Michelin-level dining experiences.
A source previously told The Mail on Sunday that White was searching for a location that felt ‘evocative and sexy’.
‘They had production scouts looking at destinations all over the world but Mike decided on France,’ the source said. ‘The chateau is the perfect, serene backdrop to mayhem and murder. They will also be shooting in Paris and Nice.’
As with previous seasons, the new installment is expected to open with a mysterious death and follow a weeklong vacation among wealthy guests whose bad behavior gradually unravels.
Michalka (pictured) was announced in December 2025 as one of the first cast members for the new season
The show’s lavish settings have consistently driven tourism booms.
After season one aired, the Four Seasons Maui in Hawaii reportedly saw a 500 percent spike in visitors.
Season two was filmed at Sicily’s San Domenico Palace, while season three was set primarily at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand.
Season four marks a shift away from the Four Seasons brand, as the show’s agreement with the luxury hotel chain has ended.
The Château de La Messardière is owned by Stéphane Courbit’s Airelles Collection.
Past seasons have featured stars including Jennifer Coolidge, Sydney Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Theo James, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa; cast 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 (L) received a 2022 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie in 2022
For its first season, the series took home 10 Emmys out of 20 nominations, an additional five for the next and one for season three (season one cast and creator Mike White seen in 2022)
The White Lotus has become known for assembling buzzy ensemble casts.
Past seasons have featured stars including 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, earned widespread acclaim and was nominated for 23 Primetime Emmy Awards at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
For its first season, the series took home 10 Emmys out of 20 nominations, an additional five for the next and one for season three.
Coolidge famously won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Tanya McQuoid.
