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Here's Everything We Know About Season 3 Of "The White Lotus"

Casey Rackham
·3-min read

It's been over two terribly long years since we last saw our guests at The White Lotus...

A woman with long hair and floral top appears concerned, speaking to someone off-camera. Subtitles: "These gays, they're trying to murder me."
A woman with long hair and floral top appears concerned, speaking to someone off-camera. Subtitles: "These gays, they're trying to murder me."

And even though Jennifer Coolidge in Sicily might be a distant memory, it's finally time to meet our new set of vacationers and employees.

Promotional poster for "The White Lotus" on HBO Max, featuring cast members in tropical-themed attire with text about the show's return on February 16
Promotional poster for "The White Lotus" on HBO Max, featuring cast members in tropical-themed attire with text about the show's return on February 16

Here's everything we know about The White Lotus Season 3 (so far):

Where does Season 3 take place?

According to HBO, the social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

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Who is starring in Season 3 and who are they playing?

Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett:

A man in a patterned shirt and a woman in a crocheted outfit stand outdoors, holding floral items, engaging with people out of view
A man in a patterned shirt and a woman in a crocheted outfit stand outdoors, holding floral items, engaging with people out of view

Rick, who is traveling with his girlfriend Chelsea, is a rugged man with a chip on his shoulder.

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Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea:

A woman at an outdoor restaurant looks surprised with an open menu in front of her. Other diners are seen in the background
A woman at an outdoor restaurant looks surprised with an open menu in front of her. Other diners are seen in the background

Chelsea is a free-spirit who's traveling with her on-edge, older boyfriend Rick.

Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff:

A man stands confidently by a poolside with hands on hips, wearing a casual polo shirt and white pants, surrounded by tropical plants and decor
A man stands confidently by a poolside with hands on hips, wearing a casual polo shirt and white pants, surrounded by tropical plants and decor

Timothy is a wealthy businessman vacationing with his wife and three children.

Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff:

Three people stand outdoors. A woman in a patterned dress holds an umbrella, flanked by a young woman in a light dress and a young man in a casual shirt
Three people stand outdoors. A woman in a patterned dress holds an umbrella, flanked by a young woman in a light dress and a young man in a casual shirt

Victoria is vacationing with her husband and three children.

Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon Ratliff:

Person lounging on a deck chair by a pool, wearing a polo shirt and patterned shorts, looking at the camera
Person lounging on a deck chair by a pool, wearing a polo shirt and patterned shorts, looking at the camera

Saxon is the eldest son of Timothy and Victoria Ratliff, and he works for his father’s successful company.

Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff:

Two actors stand outside on a set. The woman wears a delicate, white lace dress. The man is in a casual polo shirt with sunglasses
Two actors stand outside on a set. The woman wears a delicate, white lace dress. The man is in a casual polo shirt with sunglasses

Sarah is a college senior majoring in religion studies and is the middle child of Timothy and Victoria Ratliff.

Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff:

A person smiles at a dinner table with a plaid shirt on, surrounded by food and drink, in a cozy setting
A person smiles at a dinner table with a plaid shirt on, surrounded by food and drink, in a cozy setting

Sam is a high school senior and Timothy and Victoria Ratliff’s youngest child.

Lalisa Manobal as Mook:

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Two people in uniform are walking and smiling at each other, suggesting they're part of a scene from a TV or movie production

Mook is one of the health mentors for guests staying at The White Lotus.

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Lek Patravadi as Sritala:

Person with short hair looks in a mirror during a makeup session outdoors, with a person in the background and beauty products on the table
Person with short hair looks in a mirror during a makeup session outdoors, with a person in the background and beauty products on the table

Sritala is one of the owners of The White Lotus and the visionary behind its wellness program.

Natasha Rothwell as Belinda:

Person stands in a thoughtfully decorated room, wearing a vibrant, floral dress, looking contemplatively out a window
Person stands in a thoughtfully decorated room, wearing a vibrant, floral dress, looking contemplatively out a window

Belinda, from Season 1, is the spa manager from The White Lotus in Hawaii.

Tayme Thapthimthong as Gaitok:

Two people in outdoor uniforms stand in a tropical setting, smiling and talking
Two people in outdoor uniforms stand in a tropical setting, smiling and talking

Gaitok is a security guard at The White Lotus.

Leslie Bibb as Kate:

Three people in stylish resort wear share a toast in a tropical setting with large windows and lush greenery
Three people in stylish resort wear share a toast in a tropical setting with large windows and lush greenery

Kate is one of three long-time friends on a girls’ trip after not having seen each other for a while.

Carrie Coon as Laurie:

Three people in stylish evening attire are seated at a restaurant table, reacting with surprise. The setting appears tropical and open-air
Three people in stylish evening attire are seated at a restaurant table, reacting with surprise. The setting appears tropical and open-air

Laurie is also one of the three long-time friends on a girls’ trip.

Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn:

A woman sits at a table with a flower in her hair, wearing a sleeveless top, looking to the side at a restaurant
A woman sits at a table with a flower in her hair, wearing a sleeveless top, looking to the side at a restaurant

Michelle is also one of the three long-time friends on a girls’ trip.

When will it be released?

The eight-episode third season, from Mike White, debuted Sunday, February 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. You can watch the Season 3 trailer here before tuning in.

What did you think of the Season 3 premiere? Tell us in the comments.