The White Lotus was a show that immediately made an impact when it first debuted. From the opening episode, fans were instantly hooked on the subtle, satirical comedy in the series, as well as the performances of its talented ensemble cast. As the show went on, viewers witnessed what should've been the characters' idyllic vacations turn into a nightmare, ultimately resulting in crimes like robbery and murder. With season one having left such a lasting impression, fans are probably wondering what kinds of things to expect from season two of White Lotus.
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Recent announcements have been released regarding this anticipated second season of The White Lotus, including the exciting news that talented actors like Aubrey Plaza, F. Murray Abraham, and Michael Imperioli will be among the main stars of the next season. Additionally, it's also been announced that Jennifer Coolidge will return for the season, returning to her fan-favorite role as Tanya McQuoid.
A New Story And Cast
Shortly after the first season wrapped up, series creator Mike White confirmed that the show would continue as an anthology format rather than a direct continuation of the first season.
As part of this announcement, fans have also learned that the series will take place outside of Hawaii and will feature new characters. However, the common thread between the two seasons will be that they take place within highly glamorous hotel resorts under the White Lotus banner, and will focus on hotel guests whose vacations go from perfect to chaotic over the course of the season.
Season 2 Will Take Place In Sicily
Season one of Mike White's took place on the titular tropical Hawaiian resort, the White Lotus. It now appears that the show will be leaving this tropical setting behind, with White Lotus season 2 set in Sicily.
Despite the change of locale, this new season will, of course, take place within another White Lotus resort outside of Hawaii. As was the case with season one, this new season likely utilize the new Italian setting to show the cultural clashes between American tourists and the local hotel employees of the region.
Aubrey Plaza Will Star
Among the more noteworthy names to come from the cast announcement for season 2 was that Aubrey Plaza will be one of the main actors to have a prominent role in the series. In White Lotus, she will play Harper Still, a woman vacationing with her boyfriend and friends abroad.
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F. Murray Abraham Will Star
Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham will the main cast of season 2 as Bert Di Grasso, a man vacationing at the White Lotus with his middle-aged son and grandson.
Abraham is likely the most accomplished actor to The White Lotus cast yet. His decade-spanning career include such notable performances as Salieri in Amadeus, a role for which the actor received an Oscar and Golden Globe Award. Having a talented actor like Abraham the cast shows the series own popularity and critical esteem today, with viewers looking forward to seeing what kind of performance Abraham has in store as di Grasso.
Michael Imperioli
Michael Imperioli will return to HBO to star as Dominic Di Grasso, a guest staying at the White Lotus with his father (Abraham) and son.
Imperioli is most ed for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos, a character that illustrated Imperioli's range as an actor, able to move through multiple complex emotions such as anger, sadness, and frustration. An actor who has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows over the years, it'll be interesting to see the kind of character Imperioili plays on The White Lotus, as well as what his onscreen relationship will be like with Abraham.
Adam DiMarco Will Star
The relatively young actor Adam DiMarco will play the role of Albie Di Grasso, a recent college graduate traveling with his father and grandfather.
DiMarco's acting credits include roles on Netflix's The Magicians. While a fairly unknown actor so far, it'll be interesting to see if DiMarco's character remains a standout among this new cast, similar to the roles played by Sydney Sweeney's Olivia and Brittany O'Grady's Paula in the first season, as well as seeing how well he's able to perform alongside established actors like Imperioli and Abraham.
Haley Lu Richardson Will Star
Haley Lu Richardson will star in the series as Portia, a young assistant traveling with her employer. Details about her role remain largely unknown, but given The White Lotus's past exploration following employees suffering frequent mistreatment at the hands of their employers, it's likely Richardson's character will be subject to a similar dehumanizing treatment in the course of the season.
Richardson grew up as a Disney child actor before transitioning into a later career in drama. Her previous roles include performances in the coming of age film, Split. Given her diverse resume so far, Richardson has shown her range as an actor, able to perform lighthearted comedy and display outright fear in the case of a project like Split.
Tom Hollander
Veteran English performer - and definitely not Spider-Man actor - Tom Hollander will appear in the series as Quentin, who has been described as being a British ex-patriate vacationing with his friend and nephew.
Hollander is known perhaps most famously for his roles playing villainous characters, such as Lord Cutler Beckett, one of the The King's Man. It's unknown whether his character in The White Lotus will be as antagonistic as his past roles, but his career so far demonstrates his fluidity as an actor.
Jennifer Coolidge Returns
Jennifer Coolidge returns to White Lotus as Tanya McQuoid, a wealthy, overemotional woman whose odd quirks unsettled many of her fellow guests and employees at the White Lotus in season one.
So far, Coolidge has been the only cast member announced as returning for the new season, with the announcement being greeted enthuastically by fans. Coolidge has won many raves for her character in the series, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best ing Actress. It's unknown whether Coolidge's character will be as large as her appearance in the previous season, but so far, both Coolidge and fans of the series have expressed their appreciation for seeing her return.
Some Old Characters May Also Return
While Coolidge may be the only actor that has been announced to return for The White Lotus's season season, Mike White has been vocal about the possibility of having other past characters return in future seasons.
In an interview with TVLine, White said, "I don’t think you can credibly have [all the Season 1 guests] on the same vacation again. But maybe it could be a Marvel universe type thing, where some of them would come back." As seen with the return of Coolidge, it's clear that White's MCU plan is underway, with viewers having the potential to see former cast return in some capacity for the new season.