Another luxe resort, another batch of troubled travelers. Welcome back to The White Lotus, where paradise is never quite as perfect as it seems. This time, we’re in Thailand—specifically, the stunning island of Koh Samui—for a season that’s bigger, wilder, and packed with more guests (and chaos) than ever before. Expect spiritual awakenings, awkward family dynamics, simmering tensions, and a brand-new theme song (sorry to those who wanted to belt out the last one). Oh, and Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda is back, bringing a direct connection to Season 1’s Hawaiian misadventures.Need help keeping track of all the fresh faces? Here’s your guide to the main characters and the cast of The White Lotus Season 3—along with where you might have seen the actors before. Happy travels!
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Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell)
The beloved spa manager from Season 1 makes a return! Belinda has traveled from Maui to Koh Samui for a three-month wellness program, expanding her expertise with Thai healing techniques. If you remember, back in Hawaii, she got caught up in Tanya McQuoid’s empty promises of funding her dream spa. Now, she’s back on her own journey—but will she finally get what she deserves? You may recognize Natasha Rothwell from Insecure (where she played Kelli) or her comedic work on Saturday Night Live.
Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs)
Timothy is the patriarch of the Ratliff family—a wealthy businessman struggling to detach from his devices in a resort that encourages mindfulness. He just wants to hit the gym and keep his phone on, but things take a turn when journalists start prying into his business dealings. If you think he looks familiar, that’s because Jason Isaacs is a screen legend, best known as Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, as well as his roles in The OA, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Patriot.
Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey)
The over-the-top, Xanax-popping matriarch of the Ratliff family, Victoria is perpetually jet-lagged and constantly skeptical of her daughter Piper’s interest in Buddhism. She loves her family (or, at least, reminds them how much she does), but her energy shifts when she starts questioning her husband’s integrity. Parker Posey is an indie film icon, having appeared in Dazed and Confused, Best in Show, and Party Girl, plus TV roles in Lost in Space and Tales of the Walking Dead.
Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger)
A finance bro in the making, Saxon is the eldest Ratliff sibling who idolizes his father and has one main goal on this trip: getting himself and his younger brother Lochlan laid. He’s not exactly buying into Thailand’s spiritual philosophies, arguing that money and women are the real key to happiness. Patrick Schwarzenegger, aside from being Arnold’s son, has made a name for himself in The Staircase, Gen V, and Moxie.
Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook)
The middle Ratliff child, Piper has converted to Buddhism and is eager to embrace Thai culture. She’s embarrassed by her older brother’s crude jokes and unsettled by her parents’ wealth, which makes her gravitate toward her younger brother. Sarah Catherine Hook is best known for starring in First Kill and appearing in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola)
The youngest Ratliff, Lochlan is a high school senior torn between Duke (his dad’s alma mater) and UNC (his mom’s). He’s a shy kid caught between his kind older sister and his aggressively douchey older brother. You might have seen Sam Nivola in Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, where he starred alongside his real-life parents, Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer.
Jaclyn Lemon (Michelle Monaghan)
A famous actress funding a girls’ trip for her childhood best friends, Jaclyn is here to celebrate—though things get messy when deep-seated tensions emerge. Michelle Monaghan has had a long career, starring in Gone Baby Gone, Mission: Impossible III, True Detective, and Echoes.
Kate (Leslie Bibb)
Kate’s treating this trip as a victory tour, though her husband might call it a midlife crisis. She’s here to catch up with old friends Jaclyn and Laurie—while also fishing for gossip. Leslie Bibb has starred in Iron Man, Talladega Nights, and Jupiter’s Legacy.
Laurie (Carrie Coon)
Laurie is the odd one out among her more glamorous childhood friends. While grateful for Jaclyn’s generosity, she struggles to keep up with their conversations about plastic surgery and Hollywood life. Carrie Coon is an acclaimed actress known for The Leftovers, Fargo, and The Gilded Age.
Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood)
A free-spirited former yoga teacher, Chelsea has been dragged to Thailand by her much older, mysteriously secretive boyfriend, Rick. She bonds with Chloe over their shared frustrations with grumpy partners. Aimee Lou Wood is best known for her breakout role as Aimee Gibbs in Sex Education.
Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins)
Rick, Chelsea’s older boyfriend, has taken her to exotic locales before, but there’s something off about his presence at the White Lotus. He reacts strangely when hearing about the resort’s owner’s husband, setting off alarm bells. Walton Goggins is a TV powerhouse, known for Justified, The Righteous Gemstones, and The Hateful Eight.
Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon)
Chloe isn’t a guest at the White Lotus—she lives nearby with her older boyfriend, who brought her to Thailand a year ago. She quickly bonds with Chelsea over their shared relationship woes. Charlotte Le Bon has appeared in The Hundred-Foot Journey and Anthropoid.
Mook (Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa from BLACKPINK)
Mook is a kind-hearted health mentor at the White Lotus, navigating workplace friendships and potential romance. This marks the acting debut of Lisa from BLACKPINK, the global K-pop sensation.
Sritala (Lek Patravadi)
The glamorous owner of the White Lotus Thailand, Sritala has a fascinating past as an actor, singer, and writer. She created the resort’s wellness program after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder.
Source: Cosmopolitan
