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Origin Road Trip Idea
- Mike White conceived the idea for The White Lotus during a road trip in Spain in 2007.
- He envisioned a honeymoon couple exploring colonialism across Southeast Asia's luxury hotels.
HBO's Pandemic Programming Gap
- HBO faced programming gaps in 2020 due to the pandemic shutdown.
- The network urgently sought a quick, compelling project from a trusted creator, reaching out to Mike White personally.
Maui Location by Necessity
- Maui's Four Seasons was the only available filming site due to COVID-19 quarantine rules.
- Other locations like Australia were explored but unfeasible due to restrictive quarantine timelines.