The White Lotus Season 4: The HBO hit series adds three new faces to its cast including Helena Bonham Carter - here’s everything to know

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Season 4 of The White Lotus is expected to premiere in 2027.

Production of the series is scheduled to begin in late April 2026. The production crew decided to film the show in various locations in France, primarily at the Chateau de La Messardiere in Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera.

Season 4 will continue from the ending of season 3, where Mike White intended to return to a more satirical focus. According to the rumored storyline, the story is connected to the Cannes Film Festival. Yesterday, HBO officially confirmed that Helena Bonham Carter is joining the cast of the show's fourth season, along with two other new cast members, Marissa Long and Chris Messina.

Chris is popular for playing his roles in The Mindy Project, Argo, and Sharp Objects. Messina and Carter were earlier said to be in conversation for roles this season, but it is now confirmed. These three faces are joining with Caleb Jonte Edwards, Steve Coogan, AJ Michalka, and Alexander Ludwig.

Continue reading more on three new additions in The White Lotus season 4.


Helena Bonham Carter's career explored

Helena Bonham Carter has been nominated for an Oscar twice. She was recognized as best actress for The Wings of the Dove and as best supporting actress for The King's Speech. She also earned 9 Golden Globe nominations. The nominations include honors for The King's Speech, Sweeney Todd, The Wings of the Dove, and The Crown.

Her career in the film and TV industry also includes memorable roles in the Harry Potter film franchise and Fight Club.


Chris Messina's career explored

Chris Messina has appeared in several recent TV shows. These include Peacock's Based on a True Story, Gaslit on Starz, HBO's Sharp Objects, and The Sinner Season 3 on USA Network. Fans of Messina know him as Danny Castellano from The Mindy Project.

He has also acted in many films. Some of these are Argo, Air, Away We Go, I Care A Lot, Juror #2, and Birds of Prey.


The White Lotus: More about the new faces

Marissa Long's role in The White Lotus season 4 marks her TV debut. She will be a part of a high-profile ensemble cast along with industry veterans like Chris Messina and Helena Bonham Carter. Marissa is known for playing Helen Slough in the short film, The Old Breed.

On the other hand, Caleb Jonte Edwards, the Australian actor, a newcomer to The White Lotus, appeared in a guest role as Alex in the TV series Black Snow. Meanwhile, Coogan has won multiple BAFTAs for his work as best male comedy performance in I'm Alan Partridge, The Trip, and Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle.


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