Big Little Lies Season 3 Greenlit with Kidman, Witherspoon and Dern Returning

Lead HBO has officially ordered a third season of Big Little Lies, reuniting Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern for another installment, Variety reported Friday in New York.

Nut Graf The unexpected renewal of the hit psychological drama arrives six years after its last season and comes amid growing anticipation for new content from the star-studded ensemble. Fans can expect familiar characters, fresh storylines and the same blend of suspense and dark humor that propelled the series to acclaim.

Production Details

Executive Team: Francesca Sloane joins David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon as executive producer and writer of the premiere episode.
Cast: Witherspoon reprises Madeline Mackenzie, Kidman returns as Celeste Wright, and Dern is back as Renata Klein. Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz and Alexander Skarsgård are also slated to return.
Creative Direction: Sloane’s two-year deal with HBO aims to build on the series’ exploration of motherhood, friendship and the hidden tensions beneath Monterey’s polished surface.

Storyline Expectations

Time Jump: Based on reports of an upcoming novel sequel, the new season will likely feature a significant leap forward, reflecting the main characters as mothers of teenagers.
Thematic Focus: Anticipated themes include the long-term fallout of past events, the evolving dynamics of the women’s friendships and fresh conflicts born from secrets that refuse to stay buried.

Air Date and Next Steps At this stage, HBO has not announced a premiere window. Pre-production is expected to commence before year’s end, with filming slated for spring 2026. Further casting details and plot teasers will follow as the project advances.

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