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By Nicole Kliest
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What started as a Covid-era experiment to circumvent strict filming restrictions has become a foreign cultural touchstone: The White Lotus is undoubtedly one of the TV series of our time. Produced through HBO and streamed on Max, the series is written and directed by Mike White and is set in a fictional luxury hotel during a stress-filled week-long vacation. Seasons one and two followed a parallel plot structure: the opening scene causes a death: human remains loaded onto a plane; a frame floating in the Ionian Sea, with revelations to be revealed in the dramatic finale. What follows between those lewd bookends is, well, captivating.
But beyond its thrilling reveal, The White Lotus is acclaimed for its clever character studies that read about privilege and force dynamics, whether through the lens of money, sex, or, in the case of the upcoming third installment, spirituality. season] will be a satirical and funny look at Eastern death, faith, and spirituality,” White said in a behind-the-scenes video posted after last season’s finale. The exhibit showed that filming began in Thailand in mid-February with an Instagram account. A post showing a tablet in front of a lush jungle in front of the beach, paving the way for the recording of its infamous vacationers.
(The cast of the third season includes Parker Posey, Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Tayme Thapthimthong, Dom Hetrakul, Carrie Coon, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Aimee Lou Wood and, at most, recently announced: Blackpink’s Lisa. )
Internet sleuths were quick to speculate about the homes in which the series would be set. If you recall, seasons one and two were filmed at Four Seasons locations (respectively, Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea in Hawaii and Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Sicily). , and 4 resorts in Thailand fall into this category. After months of speculation, it turns out that the Four Seasons Koh Samui is a filming location, as well as a second hotel in Phuket, the Anantara Mai Khao Villas.
It is almost certain that the next bankruptcy of this social satire will encourage tourism in the country; According to a recent New York Times article, since the official announcement, searches on Expedia for Thailand have increased by as much as 50%. And similar trends occurred after the release of the first two seasons, reinforcing a viral trend called “set-jetting,” where travelers are given an animated location through their favorite on-screen destinations.
So, when is the long-awaited season three premiere?Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until 2025 due to delays caused by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA moves (the launch originally scheduled for 2024). In the meantime, scroll down to revisit it all. The White Lotus filming locations that spark wanderlust, adding season three, to help brighten up your next big getaway. Now, discover this addictive opening theme. . .
By Elise Taylor
By Ana Morales
By Ana Morales
Kicking off the acclaimed franchise, the first season of The White Lotus was filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea, Hawai’i in 2020; a time when Covid restrictions were airtight and peak productions were absolutely halted (actors were quarantined on assets during filming, which ran from October to December). Filming took place in and around the former spa, with the show’s production designer remodeling the interiors to reflect the narrative. In real life, the five-star assets are spread across 15 acres overlooking Wailea’s otherworldly coastline and are home to 3 restaurants, 383 rooms, 3 pools, and a spa.
After amassing a stable fan base, The White Lotus aired the first episode of the second season to an audience of 7. 6 million viewers. The backdrop? The paradisiacal island of Sicily. White chose other Four Seasons assets for his second season: the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace, perched on a hilltop in the town of Taormina, overlooking the Ionian Sea and the shifting Mount Etna in the distance. It occupies an old convent from the 14th century and converted into a hotel at the end of the 19th century. Now, visitors can savor luxuries like a cliff-top infinity pool, jigsaw Italian gardens, and ocean-view accommodations. And because this time the production wasn’t hampered by Covid restrictions, the cast and crew were able to explore the surroundings, adding the baroque-influenced Noto, the seaside village of Cefalù, and even the vineyards of Mount Etna (we are all that). Vino Planeta).
By Élise Taylor
By Ana Morales
By Ana Morales
Guests at White Lotus Thailand will enjoy expansive panoramic perspectives of the tranquil Gulf of Thailand, framed by shady coconut palms and thatched roofs. In fact, the Four Seasons Koh Samui offers a stunning tropical setting for the third season of The White Lotus on a personal peninsula. Each of the secluded villas on the hillside of the assets has a plunge pool, and afternoons can be spent lounging at the infinity pool or world-class spa. In Pubuket, Anantara Mai Khao Villas are nestled between a golden beach and a lush national park. The assets are influenced by the flavor of southern Thai villages, with classic wooden villas with pools distributed around a central lagoon.
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