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Daily Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The White Lotus creator Mike White sparks casting rumors with casual catch-up
White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series after they were spotted drinking smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday. The filmmaker, 55, chatted with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood. For the occasion, Mike wore a casual outfit of shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. The pair appeared in great spirits as they were seen laughing during their catch-up, sparking speculation that the actress could be set for a role in season four. While the actress has not physically appeared in White Lotus, her voice was heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy, Enlightened. The actress starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a demotion after a humiliating nervous breakdown. Earlier this year, Mike hinted at the setting for the show's highly anticipated fourth season. The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach, which in the show serve as White Lotus hotel chains. But Mike teased that the location for season four might move away from the water. Speaking to Deadline, he said: 'For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there's always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.' The first season unfolded in Hawaii, followed by Italy for the second, and the recently aired third season was set in Thailand. The show was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year. White didn't offer any specifics, but his hint suggests a departure from the expected hotel locations. Cast members previously ruled out cold locations, stating White prefers a warm climate. The Mail on Sunday has been told that producers are looking at Four Seasons hotels in Africa and Australia – with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner. A source at broadcaster HBO in the US who was in a meeting with White recently said: 'Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent.' 'He's done Hawaii and Italy and now Thailand. He hates snow, so the likelihood is Africa or Australia. No one thinks it will be Antarctica.' 'Season four has already been commissioned and Africa is the favorite. It has everything White Lotus fans expect. Heat, exotic locations and dramatic backdrops.' 'Marrakech offers heat and intrigue. Nothing has been decided, but Africa is the way Mike is leaning.' The White Lotus production crew signed a reported £25 million deal in 2021 to film exclusively in Four Seasons resorts. The Mail On Sunday has been told the Four Seasons in Marrakech is one of the locations being 'seriously' looked at. The five-star resort which occupies 40 acres in the heart of the city's medina – its ancient market – is 'perfect', according to one source. The source said: 'It has Moorish gardens, the souk, the Yves Saint Laurent gardens nearby and spas and a kasbah with views of the Atlas Mountains. What's not to love?' While Morocco may be top of the list, The Mail On Sunday understands White is also looking at $1,340-a-night glamping at the Four Seasons in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The HBO source said: 'Mike loves the idea of going to Africa. He was talking about Egypt and a safari. There are several possible locations under consideration.' Some fans have suggested the show could be filmed in Mexico, but the HBO source said: 'Mike did Hawaii. I'd be surprised if he goes back to the Americas.' There have also been rumors that Norway could be a contender, but the source said: 'Don't think that's true. Mike hates the cold.'
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The White Lotus creator Mike White drops HUGE hint legendary actress could return to the HBO series after they were spotted grabbing smoothies in LA
White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series, as they were spotted grabbing smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday. The filmmaker, 55, enjoyed a chat with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood. For the occasion, Mike opted for a casual outfit of shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. The pair appeared in great spirits as they were seen laughing during their catch-up, sparking speculation that the actress could be set for a role in season four. While the actress did not physically appear in White Lotus, her voice could be heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. Fans may have noticed her voice during a quick phone call Dominic makes to Abby after he arrives at the hotel in Sicily. Their meeting has sparked speculation that the actress could be starring in season four Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy Enlightened. The actress starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a demotion after a humiliating nervous breakdown. Earlier this year, Mike hinted at the setting for the show's highly anticipated fourth season. The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach, which in the show serve as White Lotus hotel chains. But Mike teased that the location for season four might move away from the water. 'For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there's always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels,' he shared, as per Deadline. The first season unfolded in Hawaii, followed by Italy for the second, and the recently aired third season was set in Thailand. The show was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year. White didn't offer any specifics, but his hint suggests a departure from the expected hotel locations. Cast members previously ruled out cold locations, stating White prefers a warm climate. The Mail on Sunday has been told that producers are looking at Four Seasons hotels in Africa and Australia – with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner. A source at broadcaster HBO in the US who was in a meeting with White recently said: 'Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent.' 'He's done Hawaii and Italy and now Thailand. He hates snow, so the likelihood is Africa or Australia. No one thinks it will be Antarctica.' 'Season four has already been commissioned and Africa is the favorite. It has everything White Lotus fans expect. Heat, exotic locations and dramatic backdrops.' 'Marrakech offers heat and intrigue. Nothing has been decided, but Africa is the way Mike is leaning.' The White Lotus production crew signed a reported £25 million deal in 2021 to film exclusively in Four Seasons resorts. The MoS has been told the Four Seasons in Marrakech is one of the hotels being 'seriously' looked at. The five-star resort occupying 40 acres in the heart of the city's medina – its ancient market – is 'perfect', according to one source. 'It has Moorish gardens, the souk, the Yves Saint Laurent gardens nearby and spas and a kasbah with views of the Atlas Mountains. What's not to love?' But while Morocco may be top of the list, the MoS understands White is also looking at £1,000-a-night glamping at the Four Seasons in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The HBO source said: 'Mike loves the idea of going to Africa. He was talking about Egypt and a safari. There are several possible locations under consideration.' Some fans have suggested the show could be filmed in Mexico, but the HBO source said: 'Mike did Hawaii. I'd be surprised if he goes back to the Americas.' There have also been rumours that Norway could be a contender, but the source said: 'Don't think that's true. Mike hates the cold.'
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jurassic Park approved! Laura Dern and Scarlett Johansson love this viral haircare brand - and they just dropped a new styling spray
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Welcome to... Jurassic Park! Just kidding. But on a serious note, we have some big news to share that might make you roar as loud as the raptors. Famous haircare brand R+Co is back with yet another drop that is sure to be the summer's most viral buy. The popular brand is loved by Jurassic Park franchise alums Laura Dern and Scarlett Johansson, along with several other A-listers. You may know R+Co from its popular hairsprays or perhaps its dry shampoos, but trust us, this next product is going to blow them out of the water! The Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray is one of a kind with powerful UV protection. Unlike nearly all other haircare products, this one does more than just hold your hair in place; it actively blocks out fuming environmental factors. Infused with Vitamin C, the styling spray delicately mists on for creating and refresh looks. The unique formula combines Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Goji Berry, Elderberry oil, and more to create the perfect blend of protection and hold. But you may be asking yourself, 'Great — but what do those ingredients DO?' Great question. R+Co found a way to create something that is both nurturing and practical. Vitamin C is known to be a natural protector against air pollution, UV rays, and even the heat from styling tools. Whereas the Hyaluronic Acid, Goji Berry, and Elderberry oil come together to give your locks shine and deep hydration (aka no frizz!). Based on studies conducted prior to launch, using the Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray can prevent 46 percent less damage to your hair when using heat stylers. With up to 450-degree protection, the spray has you back (or should we say hair!) every time you use it. With no reviews to its name yet, the Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray is ready to be broken in! You can be among one of the first to try what has been one of the most highly anticipated beauty releases of the summer when you shop now.
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jurassic Park approved! Laura Dern and Scarlett Johansson love this viral haircare brand - and they just dropped a stunning new styling spray
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Welcome to... Jurassic Park! Just kidding. But on a serious note, we have some big news to share that might make you roar as loud as the raptors. Famous haircare brand R+Co is back with yet another drop that is sure to be the summer's most viral buy. The popular brand is loved by Jurassic Park franchise alums Laura Dern and Scarlett Johansson, along with several other A-listers. You may know R+Co from its popular hairsprays or perhaps its dry shampoos, but trust us, this next product is going to blow them out of the water! The Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray is one of a kind with powerful UV protection. Unlike nearly all other haircare products, this one does more than just hold your hair in place; it actively blocks out fuming environmental factors. Infused with Vitamin C, the styling spray delicately mists on for creating and refresh looks. The unique formula combines Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Goji Berry, Elderberry oil, and more to create the perfect blend of protection and hold. But you may be asking yourself, 'Great — but what do those ingredients DO?' Great question. R+Co found a way to create something that is both nurturing and practical. Vitamin C is known to be a natural protector against air pollution, UV rays, and even the heat from styling tools. Whereas the Hyaluronic Acid, Goji Berry, and Elderberry oil come together to give your locks shine and deep hydration (aka no frizz!). Based on studies conducted prior to launch, using the Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray can prevent 46 percent less damage to your hair when using heat stylers. With up to 450-degree protection, the spray has you back (or should we say hair!) every time you use it. With no reviews to its name yet, the Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray is ready to be broken in! You can be among one of the first to try what has been one of the most highly anticipated beauty releases of the summer when you shop now.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jurassic World Rebirth has everything a Jurassic film should
Stephen Spielberg's original Jurassic Park film (1993) instilled awe and trepidation in his characters and audience alike. As his protagonists wrestled with the unintended consequences and ethical dilemmas of reanimating extinct apex predators, viewers marvelled at the novel use of CGI. At a keystroke it seemed to consign the hand-crafted stop-motion wonders of dinosaur films past to the archive. Alongside pulse-pounding action set pieces delivered with trademark Spielberg panache, that first film flamboyantly inaugurated a new era in fantasy effects. And it solicited delight and wonder from its audience. On opening day in New York the dinosaurs' first appearance prompted a spontaneous ovation: I was there and clapped too. Thirty-two years, six Jurassic iterations and countless monstrous digital apparitions later, that initial wow factor is a distant memory. By Jurassic World: Rebirth (set nearly 35 years after the original film) dinosaurs are treated by their human prey as barely more than inconvenient obstacles. They're dangerous, of course, but certainly not wondrous. Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a carefully curated selection of the latest releases, live events and exhibitions, straight to your inbox every fortnight, on Fridays. Sign up here. Palaeontologist Dr Henry Loomis's (Jonathan Bailey) delight in coming face-to-face with his objects of study is a pale echo of the giddy euphoria that overtook Sam Neill and Laura Dern's characters all those years ago. In fact, early in the film we're told that the public have since lost all interest in dinosaurs. Wildlife parks and museum displays are closing and the animals themselves have mostly died off outside their quarantined tropical habitat. As this has information has little bearing for the plot, it's hard not to sense some ironic commentary from screenwriter David Koepp (returning to the franchise for the first time since 1997) on the exhaustion of the Jurassic Park model. Always incipiently reflexive – as a blockbuster set in a theme park – by this stage in the game, the franchise machinery is inescapably visible. Almost as ironic is a plot line promoting the open-source sharing of intellectual property for the benefit of the whole world rather than exploitative corporations. I doubt NBCUniversal-Comcast would agree. The Jurassic Park format is among the most unforgivingly rigid of any current film franchise. Each instalment (bar to some extent the last, the convoluted 2022 Jurassic World: Dominion, whose characters and story the new release completely ignores) places humans in perilous proximity to genetically rejuvenated sauropods. And generally does so in a remote, photogenic tropical location with minimal contact with the outside world. (Will the franchise ever run out of uncharted Caribbean islands where demented bio-engineers have wreaked evolutionary havoc?) The human characters in this new film are the usual pick-and-mix of daredevil adventurers, amoral corporate types and idealistic palaeontologists. And there are the mandatory school-age children too – important to keep the interest of younger viewers. The real stars of course, are the primeval leviathans who grow larger and more fearsome – though not more interesting – with each new episode of the franchise. How this human-dino jeopardy comes about tends not to matter very much. Jurassic World: Rebirth produces one of the least interesting MacGuffins in movie history (meaning something that drives the plot and which the charcters care about but the audience does not). Blood drawn from each of the three largest dinosaur species in the aforesaid remote tropical island will produce a serum to cure human heart disease (dinosaur hearts are huge, you see, so … never mind). This feeble contrivance suffices for sneery Big Pharma suit Martin (Rupert Friend) to hire freebooters Zora (Scarlett Johansson) and Duncan (Mahershala Ali) for his expedition. Along the way they encounter a marooned family (dad, two teens, one winsome but plucky grade-schooler) who subsequently have their own largely self-contained adventures before reuniting for the big climax. Franchise filmmaking is generally an auteur-free zone. Welsh blockbuster specialist Gareth Edwards is no Spielberg (though he pays homage at several point, notably in a waterborne first act studded with Jaws references). But he handles the action with unremarkable competence. In truth, Jurassic World: Rebirth suggests that the intellectual property so expensively vested in the franchise would benefit from some genetic modification. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Barry Langford does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
