“The White Lotus ”season 4 cast: Meet the stars checking in, from Helena Bonham Carter to Max Greenfield
“The White Lotus ”season 4 cast: Meet the stars checking in, from Helena Bonham Carter to Max Greenfield
Allison DeGrusheWed, March 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM UTC
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Kumail Nanjiani; Helena Bonham Carter; Max GreenfieldCredit: Getty(3)Key Points -
The White Lotus is returning for a fourth season.
Helena Bonham Carter, Max Greenfield, Vincent Cassel, and Ari Graynor are among those joining the cast.
Season 4 is set in France, where filming will also take place.
France is calling, and The White Lotus is answering.
Season 4 of HBO's hit anthology series is bringing a brand-new batch of guests to the titular resort. Fans can't wait to see who's joining the mix, and true to form, the show promises a mix of veteran actors and exciting newcomers.
While creator Mike White is staying quiet about the season's storyline, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed 18 of the actors who will be checking in. Read on for a closer look at the season 4 cast.
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Chloe Bennet
Chloe Bennet attends MPTF's NextGen Annual Summer Party at The Aster on June 22, 2025 in Los AngelesCredit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Chloe Bennet first became a fan favorite as Daisy Johnson, a.k.a. Quake, on the Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020). She most recently appeared alongside the Jonas Brothers in their 2025 holiday comedy, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.
In March, Chloe Bennet was announced as part of The White Lotus season 4. She celebrated the news on Instagram with a video of herself learning she booked a part on the show. "POV: you get cast in The White Lotus and you're going to the south of France to shoot for the summer," she wrote in the caption.
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Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on March 01, 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Amy Sussman/Getty
Comedian and singer Sandra Bernhard has paved an impressive career, with a recurring role on Rosanne (1991–1997, & 2018) and collaborations with Ryan Murphy on Pose (2018–2021) and American Horror Story (2018, 2022). Fans might also know her as Nurse Cecily on Severance (2025), or from her performances in The King of Comedy (1982) and Marty Supreme (2025).
Now, Bernhard is set to join season 4 of The White Lotus. She shared the news on social media, writing, "Heading to France this summer. What a delight!"
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Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter attends the 'Seven Dials' UK premiere on Jan. 13, 2026 in LondonCredit: Simon Ackerman/WireImage
Helena Bonham Carter, a two-time Oscar nominee for The Wings of the Dove (1997) and The King's Speech (2010), is renowned for her illustrious career. Many know her as Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films (2007–2011) or from her longtime work with Tim Burton on movies like Corpse Bride (2005), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and Sweeney Todd (2007).
Now, the Emmy-nominated actress is bringing her talent to The White Lotus. EW confirmed her casting in January 2026.
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Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel attends the KidSuper Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 24, 2026Credit: Stephane Cardinale/Getty
French actor Vincent Cassel broke out with stunning turns in La Haine (1995) and Irréversible (2002). He's since built a career on strong supporting roles in films like Shrek (2001), Ocean's Twelve (2004), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), Black Swan (2010), and It's Only the End of the World (2016).
Although he hasn't spent much time on TV — his most notable role being in season 3 of HBO's Westworld — Cassel is now heading back to the small screen for The White Lotus.
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Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan attends 'The Penguin Lessons' UK premiere on April 03, 2025 in LondonCredit: Neil Mockford/WireImage
English actor and two-time Oscar nominee Steve Coogan is best known for creating the hilariously awkward media personality Alan Partridge, a character he’s brought to life across TV, film, and radio. Outside of Partridge, the actor has appeared in the Night at the Museum trilogy (2006–2014) Tropic Thunder (2010), and the Despicable Me films (2013–2024). Now, Coogan is joining the cast of The White Lotus season 4.
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Caleb Jonte Edwards
Caleb Jonte EdwardsCredit: Caleb Jonte Edwards/Instagram
Caleb Jonte Edwards is an up-and-coming talent. Before getting cast in The White Lotus season 4 , he guest-starred on the Australian series Black Snow and appeared in the short film The Man and the Woman, both released in 2025.
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Corentin Fila
Corentin Fila attends the 'Escort Boys' photo call during the 8th Canneseries International Festival on April 27, 2025 in Cannes, FranceCredit: Dominique Charriau/WireImage
Corentin Fila has primarily worked in French projects, including the drama Being 17 (2016), Mortel (2019–2021), and Escort Boys (2023–2025). For the upcoming season of The White Lotus, Fila is lucky enough to film close to home in France.
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Ari Graynor
Ari Graynor at the photo call for Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' on May 20, 2025 in West HollywoodCredit: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Ari Graynor is also among those starring in The White Lotus. Like Bernhard, she has teamed up with Ryan Murphy on a few projects, including the crime drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) and the body horror series The Beauty (2026).
Graynor has also appeared in the Oscar-nominated film The Disaster Artist (2017) and on TV shows like I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018), Mrs. America (2020), and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2023).
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Max Greenfield
Max Greenfield at the CBS 'The Neighborhood' season finale party on Feb. 19, 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Maddie Knight/Getty
One of the most exciting additions to The White Lotus season 4 has to be Max Greenfield. The actor is best known for his Emmy-nominated turn as Schmidt on New Girl (2011–2018). Fans may also recognize him from the teen drama Veronica Mars (2005–2007, 2019), the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood (2018–2026), and Netflix's sports comedy Running Point (2025–present).
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Charlie Hall
Charlie Hall at the premiere of Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' on Sept. 16, 2024 in Los AngelesCredit: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Basketball superstar-turned-actor Charlie Hall, the son of 11-time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall, will also star in the fourth season of The White Lotus. While he's still a relative newcomer, Hall already has some solid credits, including The Sex Lives of College Girls (2022), and two seasons of Murphy's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025).
On March 17, Hall confirmed his casting via Instagram and said he's "so incredibly excited" to work with "insanely talented people on my favorite show."
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Marissa Long
Marissa Long attends the premiere of Hulu's 'Paradise' season 2 on Feb. 18, 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Model Marissa Long is stepping onto a TV set for the first time with The White Lotus season 4. Sharing her casting on Instagram, Long said she was "unbelievably honored to be joining this with such incredible people." She also thanked Mike White, adding, "I'm speechless and cannot wait for this journey, feeling deeply blessed.. LETS GO!!!!"
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Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig attends 'Heels' season finale screening on Oct. 06, 2021 in AtlantaCredit: Paras Griffin/Getty
Alexander Ludwig was among the first actors announced for The White Lotus season 4. Fans might know him for starring alongside Dwayne Johnson in the action-adventure Race to Witch Mountain (2009), playing Cato in The Hunger Games (2012), or portraying the legendary Viking Björn Ironside on the period drama Vikings (2014–2020). Outside of acting, Ludwig is also a country singer and released his debut album, Highway 99, in 2022.
Commenting on his new role, Ludwig wrote on Instagram, "Beyond honored. Huge thank you to Mike for your trust in me and can't wait to bring this unbelievable material to life."
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Chris Messina
Chris Messina attends the premiere of 'Based on a True Story' on June 01, 2023 in West HollywoodCredit: Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Chris Messina boasts an extensive and varied body of work, though audiences may best recognize him from The Mindy Project (2012–2017), Sharp Objects (2018), and Gaslit (2022). On the big screen, the actor has appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Argo (2012), Birds of Prey (2020), and Juror #2 (2024).
Now, he's bringing his A-game to season 4 of The White Lotus.
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AJ Michalka
AJ Michalka attends Cure Addiction Now's 2nd annual fundraising evening on Nov. 10, 2025 in Beverly HillsCredit: Amy Sussman/Getty
Known to many as one half of the pop duo Aly & AJ, AJ Michalka has also made her mark as an actress. While she appeared in a handful of films, most fans probably know her best as Lainey Lewis on The Goldbergs (2013–2023) and its spinoff, Schooled (2019–2020).
Michalka shared her excitement about joining The White Lotus on Instagram, writing, "Checking in! 🛎️ Let’s party Mike 🪷"
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Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 15, 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Araya Doheny/Getty
One of the latest stars heading to The White Lotus is two-time Emmy nominee Kumail Nanjiani. From making fans laugh on Silicon Valley (2014–2019) to earning an Oscar nomination for writing The Big Sick (2017) and suiting up in Marvel's Eternals (2021), Nanjiani has done it all. Most recently, he popped up in season 4 of Only Murders in the Building (2024).
In March 2026, Nanjiani confirmed his White Lotus casting, writing on Instagram that he "couldn’t be more excited to join the cast of this incredible show."
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Jarrad Paul
Jarrad Paul attends the Variety Studio at Sundance on Jan. 24, 2015 in Park City, UtahCredit: Joe Scarnici/Getty
Writer, director, and actor Jarrad Paul is reuniting with Mike White on The White Lotus. The pair previously collaborated on the 2015 movie The D Train. Fans may also know Paul as Kramer's unpaid intern Darin on Seinfeld (1997) or as the creator of shows like Allen Gregory (2011) and The Grinder (2015–2016).
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Nadia Tereszkiewicz
Nadia Tereszkiewicz attends the "Cérémonie Des Lumières" International Press Award Ceremony on Jan. 18, 2026 in ParisCredit: Lyvans Boolaky/WireImage
Nadia Tereszkiewicz is also poised to reach a wider audience with The White Lotus season 4. Like Fila, the French actress has mostly worked on projects in her Europe, including Only the Animals (2019) and Rosalie (2023).
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Dylan Ennis
Dylan Ennis is another newcomer to the industry, set to make his on-screen debut after lending his voice to several Harry Potter audiobooks in 2025 and 2026.
Where can I watch The White Lotus?
The first three seasons of The White Lotus are now streaming on HBO Max.
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