‘The White Lotus’ eyes France for Season 4

“The White Lotus” is set to return for a fourth season, with France emerging as the likely backdrop. Creator Mike White and HBO have set their sights on the country, according to entertainment news platform Deadline, which cited people familiar with the production. The Emmy-winning series, part murder mystery and part dark comedy, has built its identity around lavish resorts that double as pressure cookers for class conflict, dysfunction and betrayal. Each season so far has been anchored in a new locale - Hawaii in its debut, Sicily in Season 2, and Thailand in Season 3. France has long been floated as a contender. Location scouting, originally planned for early spring, was delayed after White paused following the production of...