Who's who on the cast of 'The White Lotus' season 3?

For weeks, people were obsessively watching the dark comedy 'The White Lotus' on HBO. Its third season once again has intriguing storylines, some subtle social criticism, and a stellar cast. Let's have a look at all the big names in the group!

A popular black comedy with a star cast

The long-awaited third season of 'The White Lotus' is set "at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week," HBO explained. Which famous actors were in the cast this time?

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Walton Goggins

Uncle Baby Billy Freeman from the acclaimed series 'The Righteous Gemstones' (2019-23) has come to Thailand. If you don't know the Gemstones, you may recognize the actor from movies like 'Tomb Raider' (2018) or 'The Hateful Eight' (2015) or series like the neo-Western 'Justified' (2010-15) on FX.

Aimee Lou Wood

This English actress is known as the cute but increasingly assertive Aimee Gibbs in 'Se* Education' (2019-23), a lead role for which she won a BAFTA award. She also stole the show in the London theater with 'Cabaret' in 2023. Together with Walton Goggins, she plays an important role in 'The White Lotus' season 3.

Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan is one of the members of the series' star cast. She's known for films like 'Made of Honor' (2008) and 'The Family Plan' (2023), and series like 'Echoes' (2022) and 'True Detective'. In 'The White Lotus,' she is part of a group of three old and loyal friends enjoying the resort.

Carrie Coon

A known face of the small screen, Carrie Coon played Vera Walker in the crime mystery 'The Sinner' (2018). She also participated in 'The Leftovers' (2014-17) and 'The Gilded Age' (2022-). For her touching performance in 'The White Lotus,' she may get an Emmy nomination, experts say.

Leslie Bibb

This actress started her career at age 16 when she was chosen as the winner of a modeling contest by Oprah Winfrey and Elle in 1990. She played several roles in films like 'Iron Man' (2008, 2010) and 'The Babysitter' (2017, 2020) while also appearing on television in 'ER' (2002-03) and ‘Jupiter's Legacy’ (2020), among others. Besides being a style icon in 'The White Lotus' - the last of the three girlfriends with Carrie Coon and Michelle Monaghan - she may get an Emmy nomination for her wonderful performance in the series.

Jason Isaacs

And here we have Lucius Malfoy from the 'Harry Potter' saga. The English actor has also appeared in 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017-18) and 'Se* Education' (2021), among other productions. His role as the patriarch of the rich, Southern Ratliff family is quite important over the course of 'The White Lotus.'

Parker Posey

This 'Party Girl' (1995) actress is known for several Hollywood productions, such as ' You've Got Mail' (1996) or 'Blade: Trinity' (2004), and the series 'Lost in Space' (2018-2021), and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (2024). Her role in 'The White Lotus' as Ratliffe's wife might land her an Emmy nomination, experts say.

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Patrick Schwarzenegger plays the Ratliff's eldest son. In real life, he's of course the son of The Terminator. Patrick began his acting career at a very young age. He's known for roles in 'Warning' (2021), 'The Staircase' (2022), 'The Terminal List' (2022), and 'Gen V' (2023).

Dad's proud of his son's full display

His father has already commented on the actor's performance in 'The White Lotus', especially on a scene where the young man goes 'Full Monty'. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree," a proud Arnold Schwarzenegger said.

Sarah Catherine Hook

"EVERYBODY STAY CALM CAUSE IM DEFINITELY NOT!!!!!" she posted on Instagram when the cast of the new 'White Lotus' was announced. Sarah Catherine Hook, a fan of the show, is thrilled to be in it. She is known for 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' (2021), 'American Crime Story' (2021), and 'First Kill' (2022).

Sam Nivola

Another young actor in the 'White Lotus' cast is Sam Nivola. Among his first projects, he immediately managed to pick an Oscar-nominated movie: 'Maestro.' Nivola played Alexander, the son of Leonard Bernstein, in the film. In 'The White Lotus,' he is the youngest of the Ratliff clan.

Morgana O'Reilly

Morgana O'Reilly is a New Zealand actress known for 'Neighbours' (2014-22), 'Mean Mums' (2019-22), and 'Summer Love' (2022). She receives the Ratliff family and has to deal with their oddities.

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Ke Huy Quan

Did you recognize his voice? The Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan ('Everything Everywhere All At Once') surprised us with a cameo with his voice as Kenny, Timothy Ratliff’s shady former business associate.

Lisa From BLACKPINK

K-Pop fans are thrilled to see BLACKPINK's Lisa as part of the cast. She is playing an employee in the Thai resort.

Lek Patravadi

Lek Patravadi plays Sritala, the hotel’s owner. The 'White Lotus' creator Mike White, describes her as "the Judi Dench of Thailand."

Christian Friedel

This German actor also sings, and we will see him do it as the manager of 'The White Lotus'! We may not know his music, but we could recognize him from the Netflix series 'Babylon Berlin' (2017) and the Oscar-nominated movie 'The Zone of Interest' (2023).

Something's going on with Greg...

The end of the second season left us with a bad taste in our mouths because we all loved Tanya, the gullible and generous rich American played by Jennifer Coolidge. But what about Greg, her husband?

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Jon Gries

The series' creator Mike White says: "It feels like there's gotta be somebody who's gonna track it down to Greg. But maybe you'll have to wait to find out what happens." So yes, actor Jon Gries - also known from 'Lost' and 'Napoleon Dynamite' - is back in the third season.

Charlotte Le Bon

And this woman accompanies Greg to the Thai resort... You'll have to watch the show to find out what happens to the beautiful, young, and rich new lady on Greg's side. Le Bon is a 38-year-old French Canadian actress known for, among others, the movies 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' and 'The Walk'.

Natasha Rothwell

Another character from earlier seasons of 'White Lotus' returns! Belinda became Tanya's friend in season 1, but it was not a great experience for her. Tanya promised to help her start her own wellness practice, but it never materialized because Greg stole her heart. Let's see if Belinda is onto Greg this season...

Tayme Thapthimthong

'The White Lotus' always has local actors in its cast, and in Thailand, it is no different. One of them is Tayme Thapthimthong, who is still little known in Hollywood but has appeared in productions such as 'Mechanic: Resurrection' (2016), and the limited series 'Thai Cave Rescue' (2022).

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Dom Hetrakul

Another Thai actor has joined 'The White Lotus.' Dom Hetrakul played in several Thai productions like 'Dtai Laah' (2022) and 'The Sky Without the Sun' (2023) while also participating in Nicolas Cage's 'Bangkok Dangerous' (2008). He is now a very special person to Belinda... Will they see each other again in another season?

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Nicholas Duvernay

This young actor, originally from New York, played 'Purple Hearts' (2022) and 'Tyler Perry's Assisted Living' (2020-2023), among other productions. He's Belinda's son.

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Shalini Peiris

The actress in the middle of this photo, born and raised in Sri Lanka, is little known across the world so far. You may have seen her in the series 'The Ark' (2023-) and 'The Danny & Mick Show' (2019-), though, or in the film 'Justice League' (2017). She's the resort's meditation therapist.

Arnas Fedaravičius

Lithuanian Arnas Fedaravičius came to Thailand with 'The White Lotus', playing one of the employees in the resort. He's known for 'The Last Kingdom' (2017-22 and 2023) and 'The Wheel of Time' (2023), among other productions.

Yuri Kolokolnikov

Another Eastern European actor is the Russian Yuri Kolokolnikov. He played Styr in 'Game of Thrones' and Gennadi Bystrov in 'The Americans'. In 'The White Lotus,' he seems to be up to no good...

Julian Kostov

Julian Kostov plays the role of Aleksei, another member of the group of Eastern European friends working in the vicinity of 'The White Lotus.' You may remember him for his role as Fedyor in the Netflix fantasy series, 'Shadow and Bone'.

Thailand

As usual, the series depicts the awkward interactions between Western guests and the local working people. Previous seasons of the anthology were filmed in Hawaii and Italy, but this time, Thai culture is being explored.

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"A satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion"

Creator Mike White says the third season is "a satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality. It feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus," according to Usmagazine.