In the fourth season of The White Lotus, the action takes place in France on the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) and is being shot in two new locations/ White Lotus locations this season, White Lotus du Cap – filmed at the Airelles Château de la Messardière luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez overlooking the Mediterranean, along with multiple pools, gardens, and luxurious grounds.
White Lotus Cannes – filmed at the famous art deco style Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, located on the Croisette and known for its association with the Cannes film festival.
Other locations where scenes will be filmed include Monaco and Paris; however, the actual storyline will be focused entirely on the Côte d’Azur in France. The official logline is “The series will follow a new group of guests and staff members over one week at two White Lotus hotels during the Cannes Film Festival”. The area, along with the Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez, will provide great locations for filming.
The White Lotus’ Season 4: Release date rumors
As of mid-April 2026, production has officially started for the fourth season of The White Lotus, which will be set during the Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera. The fourth season is expected to be released sometime in 2027.
HBO renewed the anthology series for its fourth season in early 2025, before the air date of the third season. Mike White continues as writer and director. Filming began in April 2026 and will likely continue until late October 2026. This coincides with the show’s normal timeline for post-production (normally around 1 year or longer). A specific date for launch has not yet been determined, but current projections see it likely coming in either early to mid 2027.
The White Lotus’ Season 4: What to expect
The season will satirize fame, celebrity culture, and the desire for validation from strangers, tied to the glitz of Cannes. Mike White has described it as “a little bit about fame. Some people are satisfied with the love of one intimate partner or a family, and then some people need the love of strangers.” Expect the signature mix of dark comedy, social satire (class, wealth, relationships), interpersonal drama, and at least one mystery/murder among wealthy guests and staff. The Cannes backdrop suggests Hollywood cameos, film industry satire, red carpets, and European glamour clashing with personal chaos.
The White Lotus’ Season 4: Cast updates
The ensemble is star-studded and still being finalized in some reports, with many in lead or recurring roles. Confirmed cast includes:
Main/ensemble highlights:
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Vincent Cassel
- Steve Coogan
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Chris Messina
- Alexander Ludwig
- AJ Michalka
- Sandra Bernhard
- Ari Graynor
- Rosie Perez
- Heather Graham
- Max Greenfield
- Chloe Bennet
- Nadia Tereszkiewicz
- Corentin Fila
- Marissa Long
- Others: Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Frida Gustavsson, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul, Ben Schnetzer, Laura Smet, Tobias Santelmann
French actors like Cassel, Fila, and Tereszkiewicz will likely play locals or staff. Many details on specific characters remain under wraps, but expect a mix of guests, hotel employees, and festival-adjacent figures. Surprise cameos are possible, as in past seasons.