The White Lotus is an American black comedy drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO that premiered on July 11, 2021. The series follows the exploits of the guests and staff during a week spent at a fictional luxury global resort hotel chain called "The White Lotus". Each season features a different ensemble cast, with Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Rothwell, and Jon Gries being the only actors to appear in more than one season. The first season was filmed and set in Hawaii, the second in Sicily, and the third in Thailand.