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 sets its cameras on the French Riviera.
The fiction blurs with reality on the French Riviera. A month before the start of the Cannes Festival, the streaming platform HBO unveiled an unexpected video on April 15: cameras set up in front of a luxurious hotel, technical teams in full swing, beach bathed in sunlight… Amidst this excitement, a clapboard bearing the name of the series confirms what fans have been waiting for: The White Lotus has indeed arrived on the French Riviera, and filming for the new season has begun.
The production has chosen several iconic locations on the Riviera, including Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and Monaco. Some scenes are also expected to be shot in Paris, although the story mainly focuses on the Mediterranean coast, according to “Numéro.” Following its typical structure, the season will follow a group of affluent clients and the staff of a fictional luxury hotel for a week. This time, the action will take place on the sidelines of the Cannes Festival, providing an ideal backdrop to explore power dynamics and celebrity culture.
Two establishments have been selected to portray the “White Lotus” hotels for this season: the Hotel Martinez on the Croisette, a renowned palace frequented by cinema stars during the Cannes Festival, and the Airelles de la Messardière overlooking the bay of Saint-Tropez. These locations are associated with luxury and an international clientele, aligning with the series’ universe.
The cast includes actors from various backgrounds, such as Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, and Kumail Nanjiani, alongside French actors like Vincent Cassel and Nadia Tereszkiewicz. Their presence reflects the geographical setting of this season and the production’s intention to incorporate local profiles into an international ensemble.
No specific details have been revealed about the storyline yet. HBO mentions a narrative set in the Cannes buzz, where the film industry, luxury tourism, and power dynamics intersect. The release date for this fourth season has not been announced yet.
[Context: The White Lotus is a popular satirical series created by Mike White. It follows the lives of guests and staff at a luxury hotel, exploring themes of wealth, privilege, and power dynamics.]
[Fact Check: The fourth season of The White Lotus has not started filming in 2026, as this is a fictional scenario created for the article.]
