HBO’s White Lotus Season 4 shoots in Cannes and Paris

The White Lotus Season 4 is now in production in France, sending HBO’s awards-decorated anthology series to multiple destinations including Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Paris. Plot details remain undisclosed, but the scale of the shoot and the growing roster of actors signal a major new chapter for creator Mike White’s franchise.

The network has not announced a premiere date, listing the fourth season as “TBA.” As with prior installments, the series is expected to follow a new set of characters, with returning themes of wealth, power and social tension filtered through a luxury-travel setting.

France locations set the stage for the next installment

Filming is taking place across several French locales, with cast members sharing glimpses of their time abroad while production ramps up. The shoot includes well-known coastal and urban backdrops, notably Cannes and Saint-Tropez on the Riviera, plus Paris.

While the production has kept storylines under wraps, the choice of varied locations suggests the season will lean on contrasting settings—glamorous beachfronts, high-end nightlife and big-city spaces. HBO has not released episode counts or additional production specifics.

Large ensemble cast confirmed, with late additions

HBO has announced an extensive cast for the new season, led by Vincent Cassel and including Steve Coogan, Chris Messina, Kumail Nanjiani and Heather Graham. Also named are Ari Graynor, Alexander Ludwig, AJ Michalka, Max Greenfield, Rosie Perez, Sandra Bernhard, Chloe Bennet, Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Laura Smet.

Additional confirmed performers include Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Marissa Long, Max Minghella, Pekka Strang, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul, Ben Schnetzer and Frida Gustavsson. The lineup underscores the show’s recent pattern of blending established film and TV names with emerging talent.

One notable change came after Helena Bonham Carter exited the production, with Laura Dern joining the cast in her place. Sir Ben Kingsley was also listed among later casting additions, expanding the top-tier star power as filming got underway.

Background: HBO’s hit anthology returns with new characters

Created by Mike White, The White Lotus has built its reputation as a rotating-location anthology, shifting primary characters and settings each season. The series has become one of HBO’s signature titles in the prestige-drama space, fueled by critical acclaim and high-profile casting.

Because each season functions as a self-contained story, casting announcements tend to draw early attention even before plot information is made public. The France shoot continues that approach: the public knows who is involved and where the cameras are rolling, but not the narrative mechanics connecting the ensemble.

With filming underway and a premiere date still pending, the next signals to watch will be official production updates from HBO—such as a release window, first-look images, and any further casting adjustments. For now, The White Lotus Season 4 is positioned as a major international production centered on France, with a roster that keeps expanding as work continues.