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TheWhite Lotusis coming back for season 2.
After gaining critical acclaim following its first season last year, the HBO series was officiallyrenewed for another seasonin August 2021.
According to the network, the second installment ofthe show will leave Hawaiito follow “a different group of vacationers as they jet to another White Lotus property and settle in temporarily amongst its inhabitants.”
While a handful of new stars are joining the cast this time around — includingDivergentactorTheo James,The Bold Typeactress Meghann Fahy, andSopranosalum Michael Imperioli—one fan-favorite star will be back.
As the cast continues to tease more details about what’s in store, here’s everything we know about the anticipated new season ofThe White Lotus.
What isThe White Lotusseason 2 about?
Though HBO hasn’t announced the official plot for the upcoming season, we do know that it will feature a major change of scenery. While season 1 was set in Hawaii,the upcoming season will take place in Sicily, perVariety.
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Who is joiningThe White Lotusseason 2 cast?
Season 2 will include a brand-new castthat’s just as star-studded as season 1. F. Murray Abraham, Michael Imperioli and Adam DiMarco areplaying a three-generational family— an elderly man named Bert Di Grasso, a son named Dominic De Grasso, and a grandson named Elbie Di Grasso — who are all traveling together.
Additionally, Tom Hollander is playing an English man named Quentin, who is vacationing with his friends and his nephew; Haley Lu Richardson is playing Portia, a young woman traveling with her boss; and Leo Woodall is playing a man named Jack, who is a guest at the White Lotus.
Who fromThe White Lotusseason 1 cast is returning for season 2?
One fan-favorite star fromThe White Lotusseason 1 will be back! In February, HBO confirmed thatJennifer Coolidge will return for season 2. PerVariety,she will be reprising her role as Tanya McQuoid, who is the boss of Lu Richardson’s character.
In July, HBO confirmed that Jon Gries, who played Greg in season 1, will be featured in the Sicily-based second season asthe new teaser trailer was released.
Jennifer Coolidge on The White Lotus.Mario Perez/HBO
How many episodes will be inThe White Lotusseason 2?
The White Lotusseason 2 will be slightly longer than the first season. While season 1 included six episodes,the upcoming season will feature seven.
Is there a trailer forThe White Lotusseason 2?
On Oct. 6, HBO releasedthe first trailer for season 2, which shows the new guests making some questionable decisions on their vacations.
When willThe White Lotusseason 2 be released?
HBO confirmed that the second season willpremiere on Oct. 30.
source: people.com
