The White Lotus actors confirm Season 4 location: “Mike White is in the South of France”

The White Lotus has reserved Season 4's follow-up destination: the South of France. The news wasn't made official via a network press release but instead was made by the actors themselves. During the 2025 Emmys red carpet, actor Parker Posey broke the news that series creator Mike White is currently in France looking at possible resorts and locations. According to Variety, Posey said,

"Mike [White] is in the South of France right now. That’s where Season 4 is going to be,”

That is the first solid news about the show's upcoming season. At the same time, Victoria Ratliff, who played a Southern housewife in Season 3, added,

“I have no idea if I’m in it.”

This indicates just how little else has been tied up with the production.

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What remains unconfirmed about The White Lotus Season 4

Even though the location in the South of France is shut, there are still more than enough loose ends when it comes to season 4 of The White Lotus. The actual resort and town that filming will take place in have not yet been announced by HBO, and although there is room for speculation, no one knows for sure.

Also, the Season 4 cast list is entirely unconfirmed. Even Parker Posey, who appeared in Season 3, admitted she has no idea if she is coming back. Additionally, no officially published production schedule has been completed. Neither HBO nor Mike White has announced any notice on when they will start filming, how long they will be filming, or when they anticipate the premiere date.

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Speculation about filming locations

In a way, there has been speculation, and that is where the locations could be filmed. As the show has been selecting Four Seasons hotels in previous seasons, Hawaii for Season 1, Sicily for Season 2, and Thailand for Season 3, the majority of industry insiders expect the same tactic to be followed in France.

Editions of Variety, Deadline, and Monaco Life report that three high-end French Four Seasons hotels are in blazing controversy: the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat along France's Riviera, renowned for luxury and Mediterranean landscapes; the Four Seasons Hotel Megève, an alpine retreat with a very different atmosphere; and the Four Seasons George V, a city centre landmark in Paris.

But all are rumour possibilities. No official deal with any hotel has been established, and the production might opt for a different resort entirely.

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Production schedule of The White Lotus Season 4

A second gigantic realm of rumor revolves around the production schedule. Other reports, such as Deadline's and Variety's, have reported that production could start as early as 2026, though this is speculation. Neither HBO nor Mike White has indicated a detailed timeline for pre-production, shooting, or release.

Given the sprawling productions of The White Lotus, which traditionally include large-scale location scouting, resort negotiations, and assembling large ensemble casts, it is not surprising that the timeline is uncertain at this point. Until White or the network itself releases more concrete information, fans will simply have to wait for announcements before learning when cameras begin to roll.

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Narrative possibilities of The White Lotus Season 4

As of now, nothing has leaked about Season 4's themes or story, but the South of France setting provides rich soil to speculate.

Every previous season of The White Lotus has relied substantially on where it is set to inform the story: the Hawaiian setting accentuated colonial and cultural tension, Sicily gave a peek into romance and the heritage of family, and Thailand delved into spirituality and fleeing. The South of France, which blends Mediterranean shoreline, upscale Riviera lifestyle, and history, could offer a dramatically different narrative setting.

However, one thing that should be kept in mind is that these are merely thematic possibilities and not definite story details. Unless HBO reveals further details, the actual narrative path is purely unknown.

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At this point, everything that is known about The White Lotus Season 4 is that it will be filmed in the South of France. The remaining details, such as the specific location of filming, cast, production schedule, and themes, are yet to be announced. Speculation will run rampant, particularly with regard to potential Four Seasons locations and in which direction the story is going, but fans will be left hanging until word is released publicly.

As of now, the only concrete news is Parker Posey's announcement, sustaining hope for a quirky new season of HBO's highly praised anthology series.

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