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Against all odds – and multiple corpses – The White Lotus hotels remain the hottest vacation spots on the planet.
A little murder is barely a blip on the reservation calendar. If anything, business seems to be booming, or at least, that’s what HBO is implying by renewing The White Lotus for a fourth season.
HBO locked in another round of Mike White’s sharp-toothed dramedy before season three even premiered. They know they’ve got a goldmine of dysfunction, satire, and sun-drenched scandal. But let’s get to the juicy bits: Where will the next batch of wealthy weirdos self-destruct? And who’s checking in?
With HBO’s ongoing love affair with the hotel chain Four Seasons, season 4 will likely be set at another one of the brand’s pristine properties. And if history is anything to go by, the location will be more than just a backdrop. Hawaii explored privilege and escapism, Sicily was a fever dream of desire and betrayal, and Thailand teased out power, spirituality, and, of course, a little grim fate. So, what’s next?
Mike White has floated Australia as a possibility – land of beach towns, deadly wildlife, and the most chaotic reality TV contestants on Earth. But if HBO is feeling bold, South Africa is practically begging for a turn.
Imagine a White Lotus safari – opulence in the wilderness, tension simmering under the sun, and the ever-present threat of nature reminding everyone that money can’t buy survival. The Four Seasons Westcliff in Johannesburg could serve as the glamorous entry point before guests are whisked away to a high-end lodge in Kruger or Sabi Sands.
Lifestyle Asia also writes that SA is the perfect fit. Luxury safaris are their own brand of absurd excess – exclusivity, curated adventure, and the illusion of roughing it while sipping $500 bottles of wine. The White Lotus thrives in spaces where wealth cocoons people from reality, and a safari lodge is peak bubble-living. Unlike a beach resort, where guests can wander freely, safari experiences are meticulously controlled. The rules of the wild could make for a killer (pun intended) metaphor for power: Who’s truly in charge? Who’s actually prey?
I can also already hear the theme song, the classic sound with a little bongo drum and Xhosa clicks and ululation could be perfectly captivating.
As for the cast? Well, The White Lotus rarely keeps its stars intact (RIP Tanya, hopefully RIP Greg, hopefully never RIP Belinda), so speculating is basically a fool’s game. But if we’re making wish lists, let’s make them good: Amy Adams? Lucy Liu? Kim Cattrall? That last one was a Twitter suggestion, and honestly, she’d devour the role. Other dream castings? Demi Moore, James Marsden, Dylan O’Brien, and Lily Gladstone.
If history is any indicator, patience will be required. There was a two-year gap between seasons 2 and 3, meaning we probably won’t see season 4 until mid-2026 at best. The worst-case scenario is that it comes up in late 2027.
But hey, what’s another agonising wait when we know it’ll be worth it?
[Sources: Cosmopolitan & Lifestyle Asia]
