Fans were thrilled with the first season of HBO’s award-winning drama The White Lotus and its all-star cast. The series returns with new episodes this fall. So here’s a breakdown of the Season 1 cast returning for The White Lotus Season 2 and what else enthusiasts can expect.
When The White Lotus debuted in 2021, it was expected to be a limited series. But after the love and praise the screen received, HBO renewed it for another season.
The first installment of the drama, created by Mike White (Enlightened, The School of Rock), follows an organization of travelers whose confusing lives intersect at a luxury hotel in Hawaii. Featured cast from season 1 includes Jennifer Coolidge, Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, and Alexandra Daddario.
White Lotus Season 2 will stick to a new travel organization and will be located in a franchised hotel in Sicily. Historically, an entire organization of other people probably wouldn’t end up in the same complex. And as reported via IndieWire, White has to bring back the minimal characters from season 1.
Coolidge, who recently won an Emmy for her portrayal of Tanya McQuoid, will return for season 2. And Jon Gries, who was Tanya’s love interest in the final episodes of season 1, also reprises his role.
Coolidge and Grier are the familiar faces shown in the return of season 2 of The White Lotus. But they will be joined by a cast of notable new stars.
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White Lotus season 2 also includes Sabrina Impacciatore, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Imperioli, F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hollander.
Along with casting, the filming location of The White Lotus Season 2 has also changed. The new episode takes place in Italy and is filmed at the Four Seasons San Domenica Palace in Taormina, Sicily.
However, one thing about the filming location that remains constant is the hotel chain. Season 1 of The White Lotus was also filmed at a Four Seasons hotel: the Four Seasons Resort Maui.
The first season of the HBO drama premiered in July 2021. The filming season for the time being began seven months later, in February 2022.
It turns out that the showrunners have been running at lightning speed to release new episodes. The first season of The White Lotus aired with six captivating episodes. Fortunately, this time, enthusiasts have a longer season.
White Lotus season 2 will air seven episodes. New episodes will launch every week, on Sundays, until the season finale on December 11 of the season.
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