Cannes Will Be Full of White Lotus Gossip
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Season four of The White Lotus will be set in France and focus on a culture clash between American and French cinema, with filming taking place during the Cannes Film Festival.
- The storyline follows two competing movie teams staying at different hotels, one on the Croisette and the other in the hills, with a production budget of $120 million.
- Helena Bonham Carter exited the show due to creative differences related to performance style, and Laura Dern has replaced her, taking on a similar role being developed during filming.
- The series may hint at the return of Michelle Monaghan’s actress character from season three, aligning with the new cinema-focused theme.
- A notable scene involves a character clashing with hotel staff over after-hours room service, speculated to feature Laura Dern’s character.
