The third season of HBO's hit TV series The White Lotus&nbsp;will premiere in February, followed months later by the second instalment of The Last of Us, Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday.

Unveiling its upcoming global programming slate, HBO and Max streaming service CEO Casey Bloys also confirmed the much-anticipated Game of Thrones&nbsp;prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is set for release later next year.

Beyond that, the first Harry Potter&nbsp;television series -- announced last year and currently in casting -- is scheduled to start filming in mid-2025 at Warner Bros.'s Leavesden&nbsp;studios in the UK, Bloys said.

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With the mega-selling books' author JK Rowling among its executive producers, it is envisaged as "a decade-long series" featuring a new cast from the films.

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Succession&nbsp;director and executive producer Mark Mylod revealed at the London announcement event that the casting team were currently reviewing 32,000 submissions for kids' roles.

"We will watch every one," Mylod said, adding the team were currently reviewing between 500 and 1,000 tapes daily. They then hope to "workshop with some of our shortlisted candidates" in January.

He noted they took following the "extraordinary actors" from the films "incredibly seriously".

"But we do follow the ethos of the films in searching out the cream of British acting talent, not necessarily the biggest stars," he added.

Rowling has faced accusations of transphobia in recent years for putting an emphasis on biological sex over gender identity in comments about trans women. She denies the accusation.

Asked if he was worried her involvement in the production could prove problematic, Bloys said he was "not concerned".

- 'Resonate' -

Award-winning dark comedy The White Lotus&nbsp;is this time set in Thailand, with singer Lisa of megastar K-pop girl group BLACKPINK among the cast, alongside veteran Hollywood star Scott Glenn.

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Meanwhile post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal, picks up where the acclaimed first season released last year ended.

Joined by actor-turned-executive producer Salma Hayek, Bloys also announced that Max has commissioned a second season of HBO's current Spanish-language hit Like Water for Chocolate.

Based on the best-selling 1989 novel of the same name by Mexican author Laura Esquivel, it has been among the most-watched series on the platform following its release last month.

"It's been incredible to see such an important Mexican story resonate with audiences around the world," Hayek said.

"We are thrilled to confirm a second season of 'Like Water for Chocolate' and are looking forward to giving closure to such a strong and powerful story."

Bloys said Max was moving beyond what some have called "patchy" programming across the industry following the Hollywood strikes and Covid-19 pandemic.

"I believe we're past all of that, starting in (20)25 for the next two years, we've got a very robust slate," he added.

Max, which streams its own original shows and big-budget HBO titles as well as Warner Bros. films and other content, is available in the United States, some Latin American and European countries and parts of Asia.

It is set to expand to other countries, including the UK and Australia, in the coming years, with a focus on original local programming.

Following the recent success of its first scripted series in France, "The Confidante", it will launch several new French-language shows on the platform next year.

They include a reimagining of Dangerous Liaisons, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's classic novel, which will be called The Seduction&nbsp;outside of France and stars Diane Kruger.

"It was time for a re-telling," she said during a brief appearance at the London event. "It's an interesting take on the story."

The third season of HBO's hit TV series The White Lotus will premiere in February, followed months later by the second instalment of The Last of Us, Warner Bros.

The third season of HBO's hit TV series The White Lotus will premiere in February, followed months later by the second instalment of The Last of Us, Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday. Unveiling its upcoming global programming slate, HBO and Max streaming service CEO Casey Bloys also confirmed the much-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is set for release later next year. Beyond that, the first Harry Potter television series -- announced last year and currently in casting -- is scheduled to start filming in mid-2025 at Warner Bros.'s Leavesden studios in the UK, Bloys said. Also read: Meet the host of Golden Globes 2025: Nikki Glaser With the mega-selling books' author JK Rowling among its executive producers, it is envisaged as "a decade-long series" featuring a new cast from the films. Welcome to #TheWhiteLotus in Thailand. Season 3 of the HBO Original Series is coming to Max in 2025. pic.twitter.com/G0ZNaP01UR — Max (@StreamOnMax) November 11, 2024 × Succession director and executive producer Mark Mylod revealed at the London announcement event that the casting team were currently reviewing 32,000 submissions for kids' roles. "We will watch every one," Mylod said, adding the team were currently reviewing between 500 and 1,000 tapes daily. They then hope to "workshop with some of our shortlisted candidates" in January. He noted they took following the "extraordinary actors" from the films "incredibly seriously". "But we do follow the ethos of the films in searching out the cream of British acting talent, not necessarily the biggest stars," he added. Rowling has faced accusations of transphobia in recent years for putting an emphasis on biological sex over gender identity in comments about trans women. She denies the accusation. Asked if he was worried her involvement in the production could prove problematic, Bloys said he was "not concerned". - 'Resonate' - Award-winning dark comedy The White Lotus is this time set in Thailand, with singer Lisa of megastar K-pop girl group BLACKPINK among the cast, alongside veteran Hollywood star Scott Glenn. Also read: Is Ben Affleck back with ex Jennifer Garner after split with JLo? Meanwhile post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal, picks up where the acclaimed first season released last year ended. Joined by actor-turned-executive producer Salma Hayek, Bloys also announced that Max has commissioned a second season of HBO's current Spanish-language hit Like Water for Chocolate. Based on the best-selling 1989 novel of the same name by Mexican author Laura Esquivel, it has been among the most-watched series on the platform following its release last month. "It's been incredible to see such an important Mexican story resonate with audiences around the world," Hayek said. "We are thrilled to confirm a second season of 'Like Water for Chocolate' and are looking forward to giving closure to such a strong and powerful story." Bloys said Max was moving beyond what some have called "patchy" programming across the industry following the Hollywood strikes and Covid-19 pandemic. "I believe we're past all of that, starting in (20)25 for the next two years, we've got a very robust slate," he added. Max, which streams its own original shows and big-budget HBO titles as well as Warner Bros. films and other content, is available in the United States, some Latin American and European countries and parts of Asia. It is set to expand to other countries, including the UK and Australia, in the coming years, with a focus on original local programming. Following the recent success of its first scripted series in France, "The Confidante", it will launch several new French-language shows on the platform next year. They include a reimagining of Dangerous Liaisons, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's classic novel, which will be called The Seduction outside of France and stars Diane Kruger. "It was time for a re-telling," she said during a brief appearance at the London event. "It's an interesting take on the story."

Harry Potter TV series filming to begin in 2025, White Lotus back in February

In other&nbsp;exciting news from the world of White Lotus, the upcoming season has added more names to its star-studded cast. K-pop band BLACKPINK member Lisa is the newest entrant to the fold.&nbsp;

According to a report published in Vartiety, Lisa has been confirmed for a new role that series watchers will truly love. She will be credited under her given name, Lalisa Manobal in the third season of the hit HBO series.&nbsp;

Currently, all roles in season 3 of White Lotus have been kept under wraps, including hers.&nbsp;

<h2>Plot and cast: The White Lotus</h2>

As per development in The White Lotus, the show will begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok&nbsp;in February. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact that it will follow a new group of guests at a White Lotus resort property.

The White Lotus season 3 cast already includes Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Tayme Thapthimthong, Christian Friedel, Julian Kostov, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Carrie Coon, Scott Glenn, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Natasha Rothwell, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola.

As for Lisa, her role in The White Lotus will mark her acting debut. She is now the second member of BLACKPINK to appear in an HBO series. Jennie (credited as Jennie Ruby Jane) made her acting debut in the drama The Idol, which premiered in June 2023. The Idol was discontinued after it came under fire for its explicit content.&nbsp;

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<h2>BLACKPINK and Lisa</h2>

BLACKPINK is a popular Korean pop band comprising girls. It is one of the most popular K-pop groups in the world. They launched in 2016 with the single album Square One under YG Entertainment. Their single “Boombayah” reached No. 1 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, setting the record for the most-viewed debut music video by a Korean act. They became the highest-charting female K-pop group on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Ddu-Du Ddu Du” peaking at No. 55.&nbsp;

Lisa, meanwhile, has been successful in her solo career too. She released her solo album Lalisa in 2021 and became the first artist to sell 736,999 copies in the first week in South Korea. Both her singles from the album — “Lalisa” and “Money” — charted in the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200. Her single “Money” became the longest-charting song by a female K-pop soloist on the US&nbsp;Billboard Hot 100 and UK&nbsp;Singles Chart.&nbsp;

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In other exciting news from the world of White Lotus, the upcoming season has added more names to its star-studded cast. K-pop band BLACKPINK member Lisa is the newest entrant to the fold.

In other exciting news from the world of White Lotus, the upcoming season has added more names to its star-studded cast. K-pop band BLACKPINK member Lisa is the newest entrant to the fold. According to a report published in Vartiety, Lisa has been confirmed for a new role that series watchers will truly love. She will be credited under her given name, Lalisa Manobal in the third season of the hit HBO series. Currently, all roles in season 3 of White Lotus have been kept under wraps, including hers. Plot and cast: The White Lotus As per development in The White Lotus, the show will begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok in February. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact that it will follow a new group of guests at a White Lotus resort property. The White Lotus season 3 cast already includes Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Tayme Thapthimthong, Christian Friedel, Julian Kostov, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Carrie Coon, Scott Glenn, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Natasha Rothwell, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola. As for Lisa, her role in The White Lotus will mark her acting debut. She is now the second member of BLACKPINK to appear in an HBO series. Jennie (credited as Jennie Ruby Jane) made her acting debut in the drama The Idol, which premiered in June 2023. The Idol was discontinued after it came under fire for its explicit content. Also read: Kate Winslet couldn't handle Titanic success: 'Being famous was horrible' BLACKPINK and Lisa BLACKPINK is a popular Korean pop band comprising girls. It is one of the most popular K-pop groups in the world. They launched in 2016 with the single album Square One under YG Entertainment. Their single “Boombayah” reached No. 1 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, setting the record for the most-viewed debut music video by a Korean act. They became the highest-charting female K-pop group on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Ddu-Du Ddu Du” peaking at No. 55. Lisa, meanwhile, has been successful in her solo career too. She released her solo album Lalisa in 2021 and became the first artist to sell 736,999 copies in the first week in South Korea. Both her singles from the album — “Lalisa” and “Money” — charted in the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200. Her single “Money” became the longest-charting song by a female K-pop soloist on the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Has Tom Cruise made his relationship with Russian girlfriend Elsina Khayrova official?

Blackpink’s Lisa joins ‘White Lotus’ season 3

The White Lotus season 3 has&nbsp;added five more actors to its cast. The additional list includes Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood.

They join previously announced new cast members Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong as well as Miloš Biković, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, and Shalini Peiris.&nbsp;

Also, The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon will join the third season of the hit HBO series. Natasha Rothwell will return to the show in a reprisal of her role from season 1.

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The show is set to begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, Thailand, in February.&nbsp;

Makers have currently kept details of the plot under wraps. The only thing we know is that it will follow a new group of guests at a White Lotus resort property.

Mike White has created The White Lotus and serves as executive producer and director. David Bernad and Mark Kamine also executive produce.&nbsp;

The White Lotus season 3 has added five more actors to its cast. The additional list includes Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood.

The White Lotus season 3 has added five more actors to its cast. The additional list includes Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood. They join previously announced new cast members Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong as well as Miloš Biković, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, and Shalini Peiris. Also, The Gilded Age star Carrie Coon will join the third season of the hit HBO series. Natasha Rothwell will return to the show in a reprisal of her role from season 1. Also read: Supersex trailer: Netflix teases steamy scenes from series on porn star Rocco Siffredi The show is set to begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, Thailand, in February. Makers have currently kept details of the plot under wraps. The only thing we know is that it will follow a new group of guests at a White Lotus resort property. Mike White has created The White Lotus and serves as executive producer and director. David Bernad and Mark Kamine also executive produce.

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Harry Potter TV series filming to begin in 2025, White Lotus back in February

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White Lotus season 3 casts Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger and others