‘The White Lotus’: How Editing and Sound Helped Make Thailand a Character in the Story

When creator Mike White moved “The White Lotus” to Southeast Asia and the fictional White Lotus wellness resort in Thailand, the third season became its most challenging yet for picture editing and sound, both for the requirements of the locations and a desire to not simply repeat themselves.

In each season, the setting effectively becomes a character in the show.

“We made a conscious effort to have it feel very different and honor what Thailand is and how that location speaks to the story and the characters,” says editor John M. Valerio.

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