The White Lotus season 3 cast: Character guide for episodes set in Thailand

Meanwhile, Natasha Rothwell reprised her role as Belinda Lindsey, while Jon Gries made a surprise return as his character Greg, who first appeared in The White Lotus season 1 where he met and seduced Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) before orchestrating her demise in season 2.

More recently, it's been revealed that True Detective star Woody Harrelson was set to take on the role of Rick Hatchett and then his friend Frank in this third season.

While there was some speculation that Harrelson pulled out due to pay discrepancies, the actor has since clarified that it was simply due to other pre-arranged commitments.

But who's who in The White Lotus season 3 and where may you have seen them before?

While we wait for more cast and plot details for the upcoming fourth season, here is our guide to the cast of The White Lotus season 3 and their previous roles.

The White Lotus season 3 cast: Who's who in drama?

Here's a quick summary of all the key players in The White Lotus season 3 – scroll on for detailed profiles on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before.

• Leslie Bibb as Kate Bohr
• Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy
• Scott Glenn as Jim Hollinger
• Jon Gries as "Gary"/Greg Hunt
• Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett
• Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff
• Jason Issacs as Timothy Ratliff
• Lalisa Manobal as Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin
• Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon
• Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff
• Lek Patravadi as Sritala Hollinger
• Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff
• Sam Rockwell as Frank
• Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey
• Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon Ratliff
• Tayme Thapthimthong as Gaitok
• Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea
• Nicholas Duvernay as Zion Lindsey
• Arnas Fedaravičius as Valentin
• Christian Friedel as Fabian
• Dom Hetrakul as Pornchai
• Charlotte Le Bon as Chloe
• Morgana O’Reilly as Pam
• Shalini Peiris as Amrita
• Ke Huy Quan as the voice of Kenny

Here is all you need to know about the major players...

Scott Glenn plays Jim Hollinger

Who is Jim Hollinger? A co-owner of The White Lotus chain who is said to have recently suffered a stroke and reside in Bangkok. He is married to Sritala and Rick has unfinished business with him...

Where have I seen Scott Glenn before? Glenn is best known for his recurring role in HBO's The Leftovers, Netflix's Daredevil and Marvel's Defenders. Of course, Glenn is also well known for his roles in films such as The Silence of the Lambs and The Hunt for Red October.

Walton Goggins plays Rick Hatchett

Who is Rick Hatchett? Rick is an enigmatic man, who arrives in Thailand with his much younger girlfriend, Chelsea. Besides their age gap, the couple initially appear to have very little in common. In fact, Rick appears disdainful and disinterested in her most of the time. It's unclear where his wealth comes from, but he must have it to afford such a lavish vacation.

Asked about the age-gap romance 'trope' in an interview with The Telegraph, he said: "Well, I mean, it's been going on for so long, hasn't it… an older man and a younger woman, my God, how trite is that?"

He continued: "It's a trope at this point, so to really discuss it is just a waste of time. Why would you care if two people find peace and a modicum of joy out of another human being? What does it matter to you? I don't care, I like to see people happy together."

Where have I seen Walton Goggins before? Goggins is a star of both the small and big screen with roles in the likes of television series The Shield, Justified, Invincible and Fallout, along with films such as The Accountant, Predators, Lincoln, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Tomb Raider and Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Jon Gries plays "Gary"/Greg Hunt

Who is Greg Hunt? In a huge twist in season 3 episode 1, Greg (or 'Gary') is introduced as the older boyfriend of Chloe. Yes, it’s the same Greg that seduced Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid before plotting her death in the previous season.

The character is hiding out in Thailand under a fake name as police in Italy seek him for questioning about Tanya's suspicious death. Nevertheless, he still deems it appropriate to frequent The White Lotus's Koh Samui resort for dinner. Priorities, Greg!

On his character's extended, evolving role, Gries told AV Club: "In season 1, I was playing him such that he was very ill and had opted to live in the moment. He didn’t want to be bothered with trivialities. I believe that’s why he was so driven to not worry about whatever Tanya’s concerns were. It was her own manufactured dramas.

"Then moving on to season two, Mike texted me and asked if I was available as he was writing the episodes. I said of course I was; I wouldn’t think twice about it. Then he said, 'By the way, Greg’s diabolical.' My reaction was that [it] sounded fun, and that’s pretty much it."

He added: "Yes, it’s a pivot but you can easily see that this lovely guy is sweet with this wealthy heiress, and I could see where the pieces would fit for Mike’s plan in season two. I embraced it."

What has Jon Gries been in before? Gries has previously appeared in Napoleon Dynamite, Lost and The Pretender.

Sarah Catherine Hook plays Piper Ratliff

Who is Piper Ratliff? Piper is the middle child of Timothy and Victoria Ratliff. She is currently at university, where she studies religion and theology, with a particular interest in Buddhism, which is the driving force behind the family's Thailand trip. She is frequently disgusted by her older brother and hopes that her younger one won't turn out the same way.

Hook recently said in an interview with WWD that she "felt like a princess" while filming the show.

"It feels almost like a fever dream at this point," she said. "We all had these stunning, beautiful rooms that we were living in. I felt like a princess. And I knew the second before I even got there, I was like, 'This is going to ruin my perception of reality.'"

Where have I seen Sarah Catherine Hook before? Hook is known for her role in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, but has also starred in TV series like American Crime Story and First Kill.

Jason Isaacs plays Timothy Ratliff

Who is Timothy Ratliff? A wealthy businessman vacationing with his wife, Victoria, and their three children. He finds it difficult to switch off, despite the encouragement of The White Lotus staff.

Isaacs made headlines after a scene in season 3 episode 4 saw his character accidentally expose himself to his family, with speculation ensuing over whether the nude moment was real or faked. Speaking about the scene, his on-screen children Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola revealed that Isaacs was indeed wearing a prosthetic.

"That wasn’t his real penis," Nivola said during an interview with TV Insider, to which Hook responded: "It was a prosthetic... It was really funny, and he was very excited to do it. I think he took pride in the prosthetic. He gave that guy a nice shot.”

Despite his numerous flaws and unstable behaviour in season 3, Isaacs highlighted some of Tim's redeeming qualities in a recent interview with Variety.

He explained: "He loves his kids. He's relatively warm and charming. He's not Rick [played by Walton Goggins], who's insanely grumpy and bitter and angry about stuff. He's not a terrible guy.

"Even with [White Lotus staff member] Pam, his temper doesn't run that short. I know who I'd rather have at my dinner table between Tim and Rick."

Where have I seen Jason Isaacs before? Isaacs is known for his roles in the Harry Potter films as Lucius Malfoy, but has more recently led the cast of ITV's Archie as Cary Grant. He is also known for his roles in shows like Case Histories, Brotherhood, The OA and Good Sam, to name a few.

Leslie Bibb plays Kate Bohr

Who is Kate? Kate is part of the trio of girlfriends that also includes Jaclyn and Laurie. She has recently relocated to Texas, which is one reason why they haven't been able to have a proper catch-up in so long.

Where have I seen Leslie Bibb before? Bibb is perhaps best known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Christine Everhart, having appeared in Iron Man, its sequel film and What If?.... Bibb has also had starring roles in TV series such as Popular, The League, Love Life, Salem Rogers: Model of the Year 1998 and ER.

Speaking on CBS Mornings about her role on the show, Bibb said: "You don't have like three middle-aged women all like [cast together]".

She went on to point out that typically "only one of us would ever get cast".

"Mike White is a freaking genius," she added. "He doesn't shy away from confrontational, like anything... shocking and sort of going there, and he is unapologetic about it."

Carrie Coon plays Laurie Duffy

Who is Laurie? Laurie is part of the trio of girlfriends holidaying in Thailand. Unlike Jaclyn and Kate, she is single and has a career in the corporate world, which she fears could affect how her friends view her.

Coon recently revealed that her character was originally meant to have a trans child storyline, but that it was cut following the US election.

Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, she shared that her character’s “daughter was actually non-binary, maybe trans, and going by they/them".

“You see Laurie struggling to explain it to her friends, struggling to use they/them pronouns, struggling with the language, which was all interesting," she continued.

Where have I seen Carrie Coon before? Coon is known for her roles in The Leftovers and Fargo, both of which saw her win a Critics Choice TV Award and earn an Emmy nomination respectively. She has also starred in The Sinner, Gone Girl, The Nest and Avengers: Infinity War, and can currently be seen in The Gilded Age as the ambitious Bertha Russell.

Michelle Monaghan plays Jaclyn Lemon

Who is Jaclyn? One of three girlfriends who heads to Thailand to reconnect their friendships. Jaclyn has recently found major success as a television star, which has allowed her to pay for this glamorous trip with longtime pals Kate and Laurie. However, it isn't long before cracks in their bond begin to show.

Where have I seen Michelle Monaghan before? Monaghan is no stranger to the screen, having starred in films like Mission: Impossible III and its subsequent sequels, as well as a slew of TV series including True Detective season 1, The Path, Messiah and Echoes. She has more recently starred in Apple TV+'s The Family Plan with Mark Wahlberg.

Sam Nivola plays Lochlan Ratliff

Who is Lochlan Ratliff? Lochlan is the youngest son of Timothy and Victoria, who is in his final year of high school and assessing options for university. Arguably, a far more important choice he has to make is whether to follow in his brother's footsteps (a life of work, wealth and misogyny) or instead take his sister's path in life (focusing on spirituality over careerism).

Lochlan has been described as a "people pleaser" by actor Sam Nivola, which has manifested in some truly shocking behaviour in the second half of the season.

Speaking to Variety after episode 6 aired, Nivola attempted to shed some light on his character's mindset: "He really looks up to both of his siblings, not from the point of view of a physical attraction.

"It's more curiosity, and trying to figure out which kind of person he is going to become. [Lochlan] tries to connect with [Saxon] in whatever way he can. I think Lochlan is a people pleaser, who will try to get people to like him by any means necessary."

Nivola continued: "I think he’s incredibly misguided, and his circumstances have put him in a bad spot, but I don't think he's evil or malicious in any way. It's important to the story that he's not some psychopath."

"I think Lochlan regrets everything that happened... [He] is the orchestrator of his own downfall. The last two episodes are him grappling with that," the actor added.

Where have I seen Sam Nivola before? The son of actors Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer, Nivola starred opposite his sister May in Noah Baumbach's White Noise. He has also more recently featured in other star-studded films such as Eileen and Maestro. He starred in the series The Perfect Couple on Netflix too.

Lalisa Manobal (AKA Lisa) plays Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin

Who is Mook? Mook is one of the staffers of The White Lotus Thailand, acting as both a health mentor and a dancer in the resort's evening shows. She has a flirtatious relationship with Gaitok, who finds her enchanting.

Where have I seen Lisa before? Lisa will be credited under her given name of Lalisa Manobal for The White Lotus season 3, but is best known for being one of members of world famous musical group Blackpink. The White Lotus is her acting debut.

Lek Patravadi plays Sritala Hollinger

Who is Sritala? Sritala is the co-owner of the entire White Lotus chain, which she founded with her husband. She also pioneered its health and wellness treatments. Sritala was also a showbiz star of her own.

Where have I seen Lek Patravadi before? Patravadi is a Thai national artist and joins the cast of The White Lotus season 3 in what appears to be her first major on-screen role.

Parker Posey plays Victoria Ratliff

Who is Victoria Ratliff? Victoria is the acerbic wife of wealthy businessman Timothy and the mother of their three children. She is particularly conscious of her wealth and status, which includes keeping what she considers to be "good company". Victoria also appears to have a dependency on mood-stabilising medication, although she would say otherwise.

Where have I seen Parker Posey before? Posey is known for her roles in The Good Wife, Lost in Space and The Staircase, as well as film roles in You've Got Mail, Scream 3 and independent cinema, including Beau Is Afraid.

Sam Rockwell plays Frank

Who is Frank? A friend of Rick's who he reunites with in Thailand. Frank has some big revelations about himself in Thailand, which he shares with Rick.

Who is Sam Rockwell? Aside from being the real-life partner of co-star Leslie Bibb, Sam Rockwell is an Oscar-winning actor for his turn in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Aside from this Rockwell has also appeared in the films Charlie's Angels, The Green Mile, Seven Psychopaths, Jojo Rabbit, Iron Man 2, See How They Run, and Vice.

Natasha Rothwell plays Belinda Lindsey

Who is Belinda Lindsey? Belinda worked at the Maui location of The White Lotus as the spa manager, developing a friendship with Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge), but was left dejected after Tanya had led Belinda to believe they could start a business together. Although she was always empathetic and positive, Belinda was ultimately left saddened by the broken promise and discarded her business plan.

Now, she's seeking the start of a new chapter in Thailand – enjoying the luxury of the Koh Samui resort via an employee exchange scheme – but her crossing paths with Tanya's devious widow Greg has thrown a spanner on the works. Belinda quickly catches on to his role in orchestrating her shocking death.

Rothwell told RadioTimes.com: "She is so committed to honouring her instincts. I think you see her there, you see her brain start working, and she starts to put things together. And she's committed to figure it out until the last puzzle piece is down, for sure."

Where have I seen Natasha Rothwell before? Rothwell earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Belinda in The White Lotus season 1, but aside from that, the actress is known for her hilarious role as Kelli in Insecure, the hit Issa Rae-led series in which she also served as writer and supervising producer. Rothwell has also starred in the Sonic the Hedgehog films as Rachel and in Wonka as Piper Benz, and has also appeared in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, A Black Lady Sketch Show and Love, Victor.

Speaking about filming the new instalment, Rothwell said on Sirius XM’s The Jess Cagle Show with Julia Cunningham back in August: "It was wonderful being in Thailand. I was there for five months."

She noted that while filming the new season, she was finishing up editing the last episode of How to Die Alone from Koh Samui.

"It was a feat, for sure. But I have amazing assistants that helped me coordinate remote editing," she added. "It’s such a beautiful country. And Mike has said in the press that the season is focusing on spirituality and the exploration of that, and Belinda being in the massage arts."

Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Saxon Ratliff

Who is Saxon Ratliff? Saxon is the eldest son of Timothy and Victoria Ratliff, who works for his father's company. He is the walking embodiment of 'toxic masculinity', basing his identity and self-worth on money, status and seducing women. Perhaps that's why he's so frustrated that his unwanted advances towards the female guests at The White Lotus are received poorly. The character has been viewed with suspicion since episode 1 over a "weird" dynamic with his brother, Lochlan.

However, the tables appear to be turning in that particular relationship after episode 6, with Schwarzenegger teasing (via IndieWire) that we'll be seeing a different side to Saxon in the weeks to come.

"Everyone's always asking me, 'What's it like to play this douche?' And it's hard for me to respond because so many people made such quick judgements about the character after one-third of the show," he explained, "and Mike is too smart of a writer to create a one-note person."

Schwarzenegger added: "What's exciting for me is for people to see what's to come, because there's a real shift in the power dynamic and the relationship between the siblings and Saxon, and between Saxon and the girls [i.e. Chelsea and Chloe]."

Where have I seen Patrick Schwarzenegger before? The son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, the actor has had starring roles in HBO's The Staircase as Todd Peterson as well as in The Boys spin-off Gen V. He has also appeared in Grown Ups 2, The Terminal List and Daniel Isn't Real.

Talking about how bagging a part in the show was a dream come true, he recently told GQ: "It was funny because every time we would watch it, my family would always just say, 'Why didn't you audition for this show? Why aren't you in this? This role would've been perfect for you, blah, blah, blah.'

"Finally, when I got the audition for this, it was like, OK, I got to nail this. I got to get this."

Tayme Thapthimthong plays Gaitok

Who is Gaitok? Gaitok is the security guard at The White Lotus Thailand. He is polite, friendly and generally well-liked, but perhaps isn't as intimidating as he needs to be to perform his job effectively. Gaitok is infatuated with co-worker Mook.

Where have I seen Tayme Thapthimthong before? One of the Thai cast members joining The White Lotus season 3, Thapthimthong has starred in Farang and also made appearances in Thai Cave Rescue, Hooked and Mechanic: Resurrection.

Aimee Lou Wood plays Chelsea

Who is Chelsea? Chelsea is Rick's girlfriend, who is convinced that their union is an act of fate. Despite signs to the contrary, she believes that they are destined to be together and is determined to help Rick get to the bottom of his issues.

Talking about the seven-month filming process, Wood previously told The Guardian: "It was so extreme. So the fun bits were unbelievable, so special. The ocean, the landscape, it was majestic. Mike [White, the director] is a genius. Everyone involved is amazing, it’s just the circumstances are quite extreme."

She continued: "One day, I was having my hair done and Miia [Kovero, the hair and makeup artist] was like, 'You need to go home. I don’t know who I'm talking to any more, Aimee or Chelsea.' I’d completely abstracted. Everyone becomes their character to an extent, but I didn’t even know who I was."

Where have I seen Aimee Lou Wood before? Wood made her on-screen debut in Netflix's Sex Education in 2019 as Aimee Gibbs, a role which earned her a BAFTA in 2021 and another nomination in 2022. The actress has also performed on stage in productions of Uncle Vanya and Cabaret, with Wood set to star in the upcoming dark comedy film The Gambler Wife, as well as BBC comedy Daddy Issues.

Nicholas Duvernay plays Zion Lindsey

Who is Zion? Zion is Belinda's son, who was previously heard on the phone to his mother in season 1. Belinda seems to have raised him as a single parent and, as a result, they have a very close, supportive and loving bond. He'll be joining his mother at The White Lotus Thailand just as soon as his exams are over.

Where have I seen Nicholas Duvernay before? The American actor is known for his roles in Bel-Air and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living, but has also featured in The Rookie and Purple Hearts.

Arnas Fedaravičius plays Valentin

Who is Valentin? Valentin is an employee of The White Lotus Thailand. He is originally from Russia but moved to Thailand before the country went to war with Ukraine, and is now unable to go home. He works on delivering the hotel's various health and wellness treatments.

Where have I seen Arnas Fedaravičius before? Fedaravičius is probably best known for his major role in The Last Kingdom, where he played Uhtred of Bebbanburg's loyal ally Sihtric across several seasons. He has also appeared in The Wheel of Time, Shetland and Thicker Than Water.

Charlotte Le Bon plays Chloe

Who is Chloe? Chloe is a charismatic and excitable woman, who strikes up an instant rapport with Chelsea. She is French-Canadian, hailing from Montreal.

Speaking about Chelsea and Chloe’s connection, The White Lotus cast member Aimee Lou Wood recently said it was "friendship love".

"Well, I think they are very moon and sun energy," the actress told DECIDER. "They’re the same, but in many ways they are parallel versions of each other."

She continued: "They’re in such similar situations, but Chloe’s chosen strategy and thought, and Chelsea is just all feeling. They’re the same, but they’re just so different. They’re like two halves of the same person."

What else has Charlotte Le Bon been in? Le Bon starred opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan in the Hulu original thriller Fresh. She also plays Joy in the French dub of Pixar's hugely popular Inside Out films.

Dom Hetrakul plays Pornchai

Who is Pornchai? Pornchai is an employee of The White Lotus Thailand, who is tasked with chaperoning Belinda during her stay, introducing her to their unique treatments and facilities.

Where have I seen Dom Hetrakul before? Hetrakul has appeared in numerous Thai TV shows and films like The Family and The Sky Without the Sun, but has also starred in some Hollywood films such as The Man with the Iron Fists 2 and Bangkok Dangerous.

Christian Friedel plays Fabian

Who is Fabian? Fabian is a manager at The White Lotus Thailand. He is a great admirer of co-founder Sritala and wants nothing more than to get in her good graces.

Where have I seen Christian Friedel before? Friedel is a German actor and singer known for his roles in Netflix's Babylon Berlin as well as the critically acclaimed film The Zone of Interest and the German miniseries Parfum.

Morgana O'Reilly plays Pam

Who is Pam? Pam is an employee of The White Lotus Thailand, hailing from New Zealand. She is assigned to take care of the Ratliff family, but finds they are less excited about the resort's special treatments than expected.

Where have I seen Morgana O'Reilly before? O'Reilly is a New Zealand-based actress who has appeared in several theatre productions. On-screen, O'Reilly is best known for her role in Neighbours as Naomi Canning, but she has also starred in Wentworth, Mean Mums and created the comedy-thriller INSiDE with her husband Peter Salmon.

Shalini Peiris plays Amrita

Who is Amrita? Amrita is another employee of The White Lotus, whose treatment is intended to combat stress and improve one's inner peace. Suffice to say, she has her work cut out for her with this latest intake.

Where have I seen Shalini Peiris before? Peiris has starred in numerous productions on stage and the screen including the Netflix series Lockwood, Twelfth Night, Danny and Mick, The Good Karma Hospital and The Ark.

Julian Kostov plays Aleksei

Who is Aleksei? A friend of Valentin's who spends time with Jaclyn, Laurie, and Kate.

Where have I seen Julian Kostov before? Kostov will appear in The White Lotus in a role that was previously held by Miloš Biković. You may recognise him from A Discovery of Witches, Shadow and Bone and Berlin Station.

Francesca Corney

Where have I seen Francesca Corney before? Corney is known for her roles in The Buccaneers, Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Fistful of Vengeance.

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