'The White Lotus Season 4' goes on floors at Cannes Film Festival: Here is everything we know

'The White Lotus' is heading to one of the most glamorous destinations in the world. Season 4 of the beloved anthology series has officially begun production on the French Riviera, with the new season set against the backdrop of the iconic Cannes Film Festival. For fans who have been eagerly waiting since the conclusion of season 3, the wait is finally over.The studio confirmed that production is now underway, with the story set to once again follow a fresh set of guests and staff at a White Lotus property over the course of a week, this time unfolding during Cannes.The shoot will take place across several high-profile locations. The Airelles Chateau de la Messardiere will serve as the White Lotus du Cap, while the Hotel Martinez has been reimagined as the White Lotus Cannes. Additional shoots are planned in St. Tropez, Monaco, and Paris, though the narrative will stay rooted in the Côte d'Azur.The production is expected to be present throughout the festival, with cast members likely attending for a few days during the second week and possibly making a red carpet appearance.Reports about the France shoot first surfaced in October, pointing to luxury hotels in Paris and the Riviera as key locations.Season 4 features a large ensemble cast, including Helena Bonham Carter, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, Kumail Nanjiani and Nadia Tereszkiewicz, along with several others joining the lineup.Per variety, this year's Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to run from May 12 to 23 and will showcase new work from filmmakers like Pedro Almodóvar and Hirokazu Kore-eda, along with special tributes to Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson. It remains unclear whether filming will overlap directly with the festival dates.'The White Lotus' is a comedy-drama anthology series that premiered on July 11, 2021. It revolves around the lives of guests and employees over the course of a week at the fictional luxury resort chain, White Lotus. The series continues under creator Mike White, who returns as writer, director, and executive producer, alongside David Bernad and Mark Kamine.