Alas, Jennifer Coolidge’s splendidly deranged Tanya McQuoid might not be reappearing after she—spoiler alert—fell to her demise within the Ionian Sea, however followers of The White Lotus will probably be soothed by the truth that the season three forged consists of one other bona fide comedian genius within the type of Parker Posey. Dubbed “queen of the indies” within the ’90s, Posey has put in scene-stealing appearances in numerous motion pictures and TV reveals over the a long time (in the event you’re unfamiliar, her cameo in sitcom Will & Grace as Dorleen, Jack’s boss at Barneys, is an effective place to start out).

On January 5, it was confirmed Posey will verify into Mike White’s fictional luxurious resort for the critically adored present’s third season, alongside Michelle Monaghan (of Mission Inconceivable and Manufactured from Honor fame), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy from Harry Potter), Leslie Bibb, Tayme Thapthimthong, and Dom Hetrakul. Filming is because of get underway subsequent month in Thailand.

As the primary two installments had been filmed at two 4 Seasons resorts—the 4 Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, and San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A 4 Seasons Lodge—there had lengthy been hypothesis that the third season would additionally happen at one of many luxurious group’s different properties. It has 4 in Thailand: a smooth, riverside retreat in Bangkok; a lodge set amongst the rice fields of Chiang Mai; palatial tented camps within the forests of northern Thailand; and a spectacular resort on the island of Koh Samui. HBO has now said that manufacturing will begin in and round Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, although it’s not but recognized which resorts in these places will probably be featured.

Even earlier than the second season had premiered, the showrunner had hinted at the opportunity of an Asia-set third installment, and later added that it may deal with themes that the sequence has but to delve into. “The primary season sort of highlighted cash, after which the second season is intercourse,” he mentioned in a behind-the-scenes video launched after the finale. “I feel the third season can be perhaps a satirical and humorous take a look at demise and Jap faith and spirituality.”