The White Lotus

Luxury Hawaiian resort hosts mysterious guest interactions

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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.