The latest The White Lotus update confirms that one character won’t return for season 3. Although the HBO hit show has not rounded up its full cast yet, it’s been announced that The White Lotus season 3 will see Natasha Rothwell reprise her role as Belinda from the show’s first installment. There has been speculation that she won’t be the only familiar face returning, with speculation that Nicole Mossbacher could reappear as a relative to one of the White Lotus season 2 characters.
But now, as revealed by TVLine, the spokesperson for Connie Britton revealed the five-time Emmy nominee will not reprise as Nicole in The White Lotus season 3. The spokesperson adds that Britton would love to return to the satire series at some point, but she won’t be a part of the forthcoming installment.
Why The White Lotus Season 3 Cast Is Closely-Watched
Viral threads have debated the next White Lotus cast, addressing how series creator Mike White facilitates his ensemble with memorable storylines and juicy scenes to dig into. Those scenes can shift between comedy and drama, showcasing an actor’s range and knack for tapping into absurdity. The approach helped Jennifer Coolidge achieve a career resurgence, gaining waves of acclaim and several awards.
Several notable performers, such as Sarah Michelle Gellar and Bette Midler, expressed interest in joining The White Lotus season 3. There’s no word yet on who will join Rothwell in the upcoming episodes, which will take place in Thailand, and the show doesn’t have a premiere date announced. But there are clues to be gleaned based on the drama’s past casting tendencies.
It’s likely that The White Lotus season 3 will include a mix of recognizable actors and relatively newer faces, as has been the case with the previous outings. While it’s always possible that a big name like Jennifer Aniston could join the ensemble, it seems to be the case that there’s a preference for performers that may be well-known but aren’t so synonymous with one character or project. Still, the show was not relatively popular yet. Now that it’s a solid hit, perhaps the casting choices could shift.
Source: TVLine
