Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Laura Dern's Potential Return: White Lotus Season 4 Teasers!

White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series, as they were spotted grabbing smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday

Scoop Alert!

White Lotus creator Mike White has just dropped a major hint that the one and only Laura Dern could be making a return to the hit HBO series! And we've got the tea: the dynamic duo was spotted sipping smoothies in Los Angeles, sparking speculation about her possible role in season four.

The 55-year-old filmmaker and the 58-year-old actress were seen enjoying a casual catch-up at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood, with Mike sporting shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. But what really got our juices flowing was the fact that they both seemed to be in great spirits - laughing and chatting like there's no tomorrow!

The filmmaker, 55, enjoyed a chat with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood

Now, you might be wondering why this is such a big deal. Well, for starters, Laura Dern had a voice cameo in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. And let's just say her presence added an extra layer of drama to the show!

But what really got our hearts racing is that Mike and Laura have worked together before on their critically acclaimed HBO dramedy Enlightened. And if you recall, she starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a major blow to her ego after a humiliating nervous breakdown.

Now, let's get back to the juicy part: Mike White has hinted at some major changes for season four of The White Lotus. In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, he revealed that the show might be leaving its beachside settings behind (think Hawaii, Italy, and Thailand) for a new and exciting location.

Their meeting has sparked speculation that the actress could be starring in season four

"We're thinking about getting out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular," Mike teased. "There's always more room for murder at the White Lotus hotels!" And by the looks of it, he might just be hinting at a major departure from the expected hotel locations!

But where could this new setting be? Well, insiders are saying that producers are eyeing up Four Seasons resorts in Africa and Australia - with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner! According to sources close to HBO, Mike White is hell-bent on taking the show global, and we can't wait to see what he has in store for us!

"Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent," said an insider. "He's done Hawaii and Italy, now Thailand. He hates snow, so Africa or Australia it is!" And if Marrakech is the top contender, we can expect heat, intrigue, and drama galore! After all, who wouldn't want to combine the magic of Morocco with the White Lotus brand?

While the actress did not physically appear in White Lotus, her voice could be heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso

But what about Norway? Some fans have speculated that the show could be heading north, but according to our sources, Mike White has no intention of filming in the cold. So, it looks like we'll be saying goodbye to the snow-capped mountains and hello to the sun-kissed beaches (or not)!

Stay tuned for more updates on The White Lotus season four, and get ready to have your minds blown by the possibilities!

Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy Enlightened

The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach; Aimee Lou Wood seen in a still from season 3