What to Expect from Big Little Lies Season 3: Cast Updates from Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman has shared details of the upcoming third season of Big Little Lies, much to the excitement of fans. Recent news revealed that the original cast, including Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Zoe Kravitz, and Shailene Woodley, is planning to return after nearly a decade since the show first aired.
Author Liane Moriarty is set to create the third season of this star-studded drama.
Nicole Kidman Discusses Big Little Lies Season 3:
In an interview from June 2024, Kidman, who was 56 at the time, provided more details on the upcoming season, revealing that they now have a timeline for the new season.
During her interview with Vanity Fair, Witherspoon humorously pointed out that Kidman shared more than planned. Kidman expressed her eagerness for the new season, describing the production process as fast-moving.
Liane Moriarty is currently working on the next book, confirming that everything is on schedule.
Kidman mentioned that her daughter Sunday Rose played a significant role in pushing for a third season. In an interview with Elle magazine in May, Kidman shared that her sixteen-year-old daughter watched the first two seasons and insisted on another one.
Specific questions from Sunday arose, especially about Celeste, played by Meryl Streep, alongside Mary Louise.
Insights into the Cast of Big Little Lies Season 3
A major challenge faced was scheduling conflicts among the lead female actors – Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, and Zoe Kravitz. During HBO’s Television Critics Association winter press tour in January 2020, Kidman hinted at possible scheduling difficulties before the COVID-19 pandemic.
She expressed her hope to reunite with the cast and continue the show. Entertainment Tonight reported Kidman jokingly mentioning Dern’s busy schedule and Kravitz’s commitments to other projects, including playing Catwoman.
Despite these challenges, Dern reaffirmed her commitment in a recent interview while Kravitz expressed her excitement to return. Kravitz and Woodley have also shown interest.
In 2020, Kidman mentioned that Kravitz was willing to return for another season. She also mentioned being in touch with Witherspoon regularly and that both Kravitz and Dern are eager to work together again. Woodley confirmed her interest in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in December 2023.
Woodley discussed the potential storyline of their children growing up, looking forward to exploring this new phase of the characters’ lives as they navigate being teenagers now. She expressed excitement about the prospect of a third season and the growth of the characters.
With all the stars eager to collaborate once again, it’s only a matter of time before their schedules align to create the magic of Big Little Lies Season 3.
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