The White Lotus Season 1: Release Date, Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer & Everything You Need to Know
The White Lotus Season 1 Trailer, Teaser & Videos
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The White Lotus Season 1 TV Series Details:
| Also known as | Khu Nghỉ Dưỡng Hoa Sen Trắng |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Black comedy, Drama |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Release date | July 11, 2021 |
| Running time | 54–77min |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Fred Hechinger, Jake Lacy, Brittany O’Grady, Natasha Rothwell, Sydney Sweeney, Steve Zahn, Molly Shannon |
| Created by | Mike White |
| Directed by | Mike White |
| Written by | Mike White |
| Produced by | John M. Valerio, Heather Persons, Todd Brown |
| Executive producers | Nick Hall, David Bernad, Mike White, Mark Kamine |
| Cinematography by | Ben Kutchins, Xavier Grobet |
| Edited by | John M. Valerio, Heather Persons |
| Music by | Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Kim Neundorf |
| Casting by | Meredith Tucker, Barbara Giordani, Francesco Vedovati, Katie Doyle |
| Production Design by | Cristina Onori, Laura Fox |
| Art Direction by | Silvia Colafranceschi, Charles Varga, Gianpaolo Rifino, Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat, Jeremy Woolsey |
| Set Decoration by | Giorgio Pizzuti, Letizia Santucci, Luisa Iemma, Sara Stirpe, Jennifer Lukehart |
| Costume Design by | Alex Bovaird |
| Production locations | Hawaii Sicily |
| Production Company | HBO Entertainment, Pallogram, The District, Rip Cord Productions |
| Original Network | HBO |
The White Lotus Season 1 Cast & Character:
Season 1
- Main
- Murray Bartlett as Armond
- Connie Britton as Nicole Mossbacher
- Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid
- Alexandra Daddario as Rachel Patton
- Fred Hechinger as Quinn Mossbacher
- Jake Lacy as Shane Patton
- Brittany O’Grady as Paula
- Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey
- Molly Shannon as Kitty Patton
- Sydney Sweeney as Olivia Mossbacher
- Steve Zahn as Mark Mossbacher
- Recurring
- Lukas Gage as Dillon
- Kekoa Scott Kekumano as Kai
- Jon Gries as Greg Hunt
- Alec Merlino as Hutch
- Guest
- Jolene Purdy as Lani
The White Lotus Season 1 Storyline:
An all-star cast heads to a resort to unleash their worst, most privileged impulses. The series is a sharp social satire following the exploits of various guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. A week in the life of vacationers unravels as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise; with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel’s cheerful employees, and the idyllic locale itself.
About The White Lotus Season 1 TV Series:
On October 19, 2020, HBO ordered The White Lotus as a six-episode limited series. Created, written, and directed by Mike White, he also served as executive producer alongside David Bernad and Nick Hall.
Principal photography for the first season began in October 2020 in Hawaii under COVID-19 guidelines. By November 21, 2020, filming was halfway completed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, with additional filming scheduled around Maui in December.
The series premiered on July 11, 2021, on HBO and HBO Max. In the UK and Ireland, it debuted on Sky Atlantic on August 16, 2021.
The White Lotus received critical acclaim and high ratings. On August 10, 2021, HBO renewed it for a second season, titled The White Lotus: Sicily, consisting of seven episodes. Filming took place at the Four Seasons San Domenico Hotel in Taormina, Sicily, starting February 28, 2022. Production costs for the second season remained under $3 million per episode, aided by Italy’s tax credit of up to 40% for foreign productions.
On November 18, 2022, HBO renewed the series for a third season. Following the season two finale, creator Mike White hinted that the third season would explore themes of death, Eastern religion, and spirituality, similar to how earlier seasons focused on money and sex. The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike delayed production, pushing the likely release to 2025.
In March 2023, Variety reported that season three would be filmed at Four Seasons resorts in Thailand, with locations including Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui. Filming began in February 2024, supported by a $4.4 million tax incentive from Thailand.
The series has earned critical acclaim, inclusion on the American Film Institute’s top ten lists for 2021 and 2022, and numerous accolades, including 15 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes.
The White Lotus Season 1 Episodes:
| Episode | Title | Air Date | Plot |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1.E1 | Arrivals | Sun, Jul 11, 2021 | As the White Lotus welcomes their newest guests, tensions quickly arise between the hotel staff and the volatile vacationers. |
| S1.E2 | New Day | Sun, Jul 18, 2021 | A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya; Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane; Rachel approaches Nicole. |
| S1.E3 | Mysterious Monkeys | Sun, Jul 25, 2021 | Mark processes revelations about his dad. Armond has a surprise in store for Shane. Tanya leans on Belinda. Paula has a secret. |
| S1.E4 | Recentering | Sun, Aug 1, 2021 | Rachel is blindsided by an unexpected arrival; Tanya’s attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest; Armond’s sobriety is tested. |
| S1.E5 | The Lotus-Eaters | Sun, Aug 8, 2021 | Armond attempts to do damage control; Belinda tries to redirect Tanya; Rachel begins to question her future; Nicole rebuffs Mark. |
| S1.E6 | Departures | Sun, Aug 15, 2021 | Rachel reveals stark truths. The Mossbachers turn the page on a traumatic event. Belinda gets bad news, and Armond exacts revenge. |
