‘The White Lotus Season 4’ isn’t just on the way; it’s going bigger, splashier, and honestly, even more jaw-dropping with respect to its brand new locale.Everyone’s talking about the new setting, but there’s another twist: Jason Isaacs, who nailed it as Timothy Ratliff last season, has chimed in with a reaction that’s about as real as it gets — “pure jealousy.”
What’s happening?
‘The White Lotus’ has always turned its locations into characters of their own. Think about it: Hawaii, Italy, Thailand — each season’s backdrop does more than just look pretty. But this time, the entourage is taking it a notch higher. Now, the show’s packing up for Saint-Tropez, with the filming happening at the bespoke Château de La Messardière, which isn’t some run-of-the-mill hotel.For the unversed, Château de La Messardière is a 19th-century French palace with views so good, you’d pay a fortune just to wake up there. Reportedly, rooms go for thousands a night, and it sounds like the crew’s also scouting around the Riviera and maybe even Paris. For ‘The White Lotus Season 4’, we’re talking serious luxury, a little old-school magic, and that sharp White Lotus bite.
What did Jason Issac say?
Back to Isaacs. At the 2026 Golden Globes, he didn’t hide it — he’s jealous. Not the bitter, grumbling kind, but the ‘man, I wish I were there’ kind.The English actor laughed about how easy it’d be to hop on a train from his house to the set, instead of flying halfway across the world as he did for Thailand. But the real sting? He knows his friends are about to have the time of their lives, and he’s not on the guest list.In his own words, as Issacs told E! News, “I can get a train from where I live to be in France. It’s not a 15-hour flight like it was in Thailand. But the truth is, I am jealous because I’ve got friends who are going to be in it, and they’re going to have the ride of their lives. There’s nobody writing or directing like [series creator] Mike White.”The truth is, Isaacs isn’t just pining for a fancy hotel — rather, he has got serious respect for ‘The White Lotus’ and its creator, Mike White. The actor called White a “fabulous storyteller” and even said any actor should jump at the chance to join the show. It’s not just about the scenery — it’s about the challenge, the characters, the chance to dive into something special. Isaacs remembers shooting in Thailand — how tough and intense it was, and how rewarding, too.Spilling the beans, the ‘Harry Potter’ alum shared with E! News, “It was a magnificent time!” He added, “Mike White is a fabulous storyteller. You stand in his wake, and things like [the Globes] happen to you. You get nominated for awards for being the luckiest in showbiz.”
France: More than just a location
Why does this new location matter exactly? Here’s the thing: ‘The White Lotus’ loves taking beautiful places and peeling back the curtain on the mess underneath — money, privilege, secrets, all of it. The French Riviera isn’t just a postcard; it’s a playground for new stories, new scandals, and maybe a little more sophistication and intrigue than before.
What’s next?
Plot details of ‘The White Lotus Season 4’ and the full cast list are still a mystery, but we can say one thing with certainty: the upcoming season already looks gorgeous and ready to bring the guests and goods. Breathtaking scenery, equally sharp and stinging writing, characters you love to hate (or hate to love) — it’s all coming back. All we have to do is hold our patience.
