The White Lotuspremiered on HBO on June 25, 2025, to unexpected critical acclaim and high ratings. Now, fans ofThe White Lotuscan watch the Season 2 trailer, which dropped on HBO’s official YouTube channel on August 30.
Shot in the form of a commercial for The White Lotus’s rewards program, named the Petal and Blossom Circles, the promo features a tranquil music soundtrack and a shot of a luxury boat namedThe White Lotus - Sicilyon the open water. Tanya McQuoid-Hunt, played byJennifer Coolidge, praises The White Lotus in a voiceover, saying, “Whenever I stay at any of The White Lotus properties, it’s always a memorable experience. Always.” Another voiceover is overlaid over shots of people working in the hotel and beautiful Sicily, ending with a graphic that reads, “Now taking reservations for October.” The graphic gives people awebsite addresswhere they can go to learn more information about the show.
Intended initially as a six-part limited series,The White Lotus’ssuccess garnered 20 Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Limited Series. The first season took place at one ofThe White Lotus resorts in Hawaii,while the second season takes place at The White Lotus resort in Sicily. The show focuses on vacationers who spend their time at the hotel, vacationing and relaxing in paradise. All the while, the dark secrets behind the vacationers, the hotel’s overly cheerful workers, and the hotel itself are discovered and revealed.
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Season 2 has Coolidge reprising her role as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt,Aubrey PlazaandWill Sharpeas the Spillers,F. Murray Abraham, Adam DiMarcoandMichael Imperiolias members of the Di Grasso family,Meghann FahyandTheo Jamesas the Babcocks,Beatrice Grannòas Mia,Tom Hollanderas Quentin,Sabrina Impacciatoreas Valentina,Haley Lu Richardsonas Portia, andSimona Tabascoas Lucia.Jon Gries(reprising his role as Greg) andLeo Woodallstar in recurring roles.Mike Whitecreated, wrote, and directed the series.
The White Lotus’ssecond season premieres in October 2022, with the exact day to be determined. While waiting for the second season to drop, you can watch the first episode for free onHBO’s website. If you like what you see, catch the first season on HBOMax and watch the promo trailer for Season 2 below:
