HBO’s Emmy-winning series, The White Lotus, from Mike White, returns for a second instalment this October. Consisting of seven episode, the new series debuts Monday, October 31 on HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411).
The first instalment, set in Hawaii, received 20 Emmy nominations across 13 categories and 10 wins, the most wins of any program this year, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. This time around the social satire is set at an exclusive Sicilian resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.
Season 2 of The White Lotus stars F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam DiMarco, Beatrice Grannò, Meghann Fahy, Jon Gries, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Haley Lu Richardson, Will Sharpe, Simona Tabasco, and Leo Woodall.
Here’s a breakdown of the main characters:
F. Murray Abraham as BERT DI GRASSO – Visiting Sicily with his son, Dominic (Michael Imperioli), and grandson, Albie (Adam DiMarco), Bert is getting frail, yet still sees himself as virile and capable.
Jennifer Coolidge as TANYA MCQUOID-HUNT – A wealthy, unstable woman, traveling with her husband, Greg (Jon Gries), and assistant, Portia (Haley Lu Richardson).
Adam DiMarco as ALBIE DI GRASSO – Dominic’s (Michael Imperioli) son and Bert’s (F. Murray Abraham) grandson, Albie is a sweet and observant college grad, who often serves as his family’s peacekeeper.
Meghann Fahy as DAPHNE BABCOCK – A stay-at-home mom visiting Italy with her husband, Cameron (Theo James), and another couple, Ethan (Will Sharpe) and Harper (Aubrey Plaza).
Jon Gries as GREG – Tanya’s (Jennifer Coolidge) husband, who is less than pleased to find her assistant invited on their romantic getaway.
Beatrice Grannò as MIA – A Sicilian local, Mia is a talented singer in search of her big break.
Created, written and directed by Mike White; executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine. Stream or download Season 1 and Season 2 of The White Lotus on HBO GO.
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