Helena Bonham Carter exits White Lotus season 4: ‘The character did not align’
Helena Bonham Carter (Image: Getty Images)
Helena Bonham Carter has left HBO’s The White Lotus season 4 just over a week into filming, with the role now being rewritten and recast.
In a statement to Deadline, an HBO spokesperson said: “With filming just underway on Season 4 ofThe White Lotus, it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on set.”
They added: “The role has subsequently been rethought, is being rewritten and will be recast in the coming weeks. HBO, the producers and Mike White are saddened that they won’t get to work with her, but remain ardent fans and very much hope to work with the legendary actress on another project soon.”
Bonham Carter was among the first stars confirmed for season 4 back in January, alongside Chris Messina and newcomer Marissa Long. She had been due to appear in the new ensemble alongside Steve Coogan and Alexander Ludwig.
What’s happening with The White Lotus season 4
Production began on the French Riviera just over a week before news of Bonham Carter’s exit.
The new run follows a fresh group of wealthy hotel guests during the Cannes Film Festival, with filming taking place in Cannes, St Tropez and Monaco.
The five-star Airelles Château de la Messardière is being used as the White Lotus du Cap.
Rewrites, recasting and the wider cast
After Bonham Carter shot her scenes, show creator Mike White reportedly felt the character was not what it should be, with the filming schedule set to change to accommodate rewrites and recasting.
The White Lotus is an anthology-style satire-drama created by Mike White, with each season set at a different luxury resort and built around a new ensemble cast.
The season 4 cast is set to include Caleb Jonte Edwards, Max Greenfield, Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Vincent Cassel, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, AJ Michalka, Kumail Nanjiani and Nadia Tereszkiewicz, as well as Rosie Perez, Heather Graham, Frida Gustavsson, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul, Ben Schnetzer and Laura Smet.
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