The filming of the fourth season of “The White Lotus” began in April 2026 in the south of France. After Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand, Mike White’s satirical series is now set on the French Riviera.
The fiction blends with reality on the French Riviera. A month before the start of the Cannes Film Festival, HBO streaming platform unveiled an unexpected video on April 15th: cameras set up in front of a luxury hotel, technical teams in full installation, beach bathed in sunlight… In the midst of this excitement, a clapperboard with the name of the series confirms what fans were waiting for: “The White Lotus” has indeed arrived on the French Riviera, and the filming of the new season has begun.
The production has taken over several emblematic locations on the Riviera, including Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and Monaco. Some scenes will also be filmed in Paris, although the main focus will be on the Mediterranean coast. Following its usual structure, the season will follow a group of wealthy clients and the staff of a fictional luxury hotel for a week. This time, the action will take place during the Cannes Film Festival, providing an ideal backdrop to explore power dynamics and celebrity culture.
Two establishments have been chosen to represent the “White Lotus” hotels of this season: the Hotel Martinez on the Croisette, a famous palace frequented by movie stars during the Cannes Film Festival, and the Airelles de la Messardière overlooking the Bay of Saint-Tropez. These locations are associated with luxury and an international clientele, fitting well with the series universe.
The cast includes actors from various backgrounds, such as Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, and Kumail Nanjiani. Several French actors will also join this new season. Vincent Cassel will star alongside Nadia Tereszkiewicz, reflecting the geographical setting of the season and the production’s aim to integrate local profiles into an international ensemble.
No specific details have been revealed about the storyline yet. However, HBO mentions a story set in the Cannes hustle and bustle, where the cinema industry, luxury tourism, and power dynamics intersect. The release date of this fourth season has not been announced yet.
