HBO has officially announced the first cast members for the highly anticipated fourth season of The White Lotus. On December 19, 2023, the network revealed that actors Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka will join the ensemble, igniting excitement among fans and the entertainment community alike.
Ludwig, who gained fame for his role in The Hunger Games, expressed his enthusiasm on social media. “Beyond honored,” he wrote in an Instagram post, thanking show creator Mike White for his trust in him. He added, “Can’t wait to bring this unbelievable material to life.” His casting received a warm endorsement from Patrick Schwarzenegger, a star from season three, who commented, “Dude, I’m so happy for you,” accompanied by heart emojis.
Michalka, known for her music career with her sister in the band Aly & AJ, also shared her excitement online, stating, “Checking in! Let’s party, Mike.” Support from her sister, Aly, was evident in a response that read, “So major!!!!!!! Marfa was good luck 😍. Proud of you little.”
Details regarding the characters portrayed by Ludwig and Michalka remain undisclosed, as does the complete cast list for the upcoming season. The White Lotus, which first premiered in 2021, follows the lives of guests and staff at a fictional hotel chain, with each season featuring a new location and cast.
Season 4 Set in France
The upcoming season is set to take place in France, a fact confirmed by Casey Bloys, HBO’s chairman, during a recent programming presentation. Bloys revealed, “Mike is writing and just starting,” referring to White’s ongoing work on the new season. Although specific locations have yet to be officially announced, Bloys hinted at the creative process underway, stating, “Mike has got ideas that he’s working on, and I think it’s going to be great.”
Earlier, during the Emmy Awards, Parker Posey, another star from season three, mentioned that White was scouting locations in the south of France for season four, a revelation that surprised her co-stars. “I am Jon Snow. I know nothing, so this is news to me,” said Natasha Rothwell, who has appeared in multiple seasons.
While anticipation builds, White, 55, has teased that significant changes are on the horizon. In a video released by HBO after the season three finale, he stated, “For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the ‘crashing waves against rocks’ vernacular.” He also assured fans that there will still be “room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.”
The first three seasons of The White Lotus were set in Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand, respectively, each offering a unique narrative style and tone. White noted that “each season has its own cohesive tone,” hinting at further innovation in the fourth installment.
As excitement continues to build, a premiere date for The White Lotus season four has yet to be announced. Fans are eager to see how the new cast and location will shape the series’ next chapter.
