The White Lotus
Luxury Hawaiian resort hosts mysterious guest interactions
About The White Lotus
Released: 2021
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
Run time: 1h 7m
Cast
F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam DiMarco, Meghann Fahy, Beatrice Grannò
The White Lotus (2021)
About The White Lotus
"The White Lotus" is a satirical comedy-drama television series created, written, and directed by Mike White. It premiered on HBO in July 2021. This series revolves around the lives of staff and guests at a tropical resort in Hawaii over the span of a week. It expertly depicts class distinctions and various social issues beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic setting.
Making / Production
Mike White's "The White Lotus" was produced by the HBO network. Despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was successfully completed in Maui, Hawaii. The visual grandeur of the tropical setting greatly contributes to the overall ambiance of the series.
Actors
- Murray Bartlett as Armond, the hotel manager. His character's complicated personality is meticulously portrayed with his brilliant acting skills.
- Connie Britton as Nicole Mossbacher, a powerful and successful CFO. She perfectly encapsulates the idiosyncratic nature of her character.
- Sydney Sweeney as Olivia Mossbacher, Nicole's teenaged daughter. Sweeney adds depth to Olivia's rebellious yet affluent character.
- Steve Zahn as Mark Mossbacher, Nicole's husband. Zahn convincingly portrays a man grappling with his own personal insecurities amidst a family vacation.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series was renewed for a second season, confirmed by HBO in August 2021. However, it will be featuring an entirely new cast and a different location.
- Creator Mike White has said that the series was influenced by his experiences as a guest and as a worker at various hotels.
- The White Lotus was filmed at the Four Seasons resort on Maui in a COVID-19 "production bubble".
Music, Soundtrack
- The catchy and somewhat eerie theme song played throughout the series has been praised, offering a feel of welcoming yet disturbing.
- Alessandro Alessandroni’s was the creator of the show's peculiar music and soundtracks that appropriately accents the show’s theme and pace.
About The White Lotus
At The White Lotus, a tropical resort, the lives of staff and guests interlink, revealing their secrets in this satirical drama.