It appears that Big Little Lies Season 3 is happening, as filming for the HBO hit took place for one day this October for a very special reason. While it’s an exciting revelation, fans should temper expectations, as production for the favorite series isn’t expected to commence until 2027.
Technically, an official greenlight has yet to be given publicly as well, but the stars have hinted for some time that there’s a new chapter on the way, which is only supported by the release of Season 3 plot inspiration, serving to bolster excitement as HBO’s social media accounts share clips and moments from the series online. Below, we’re breaking down everything we know so far about the show’s progress, and stay tuned for any official announcements as the next episodes reportedly take shape.
Has Big Little Lies Season 3 been ordered at HBO?
While Season 3 of Big Little Lies is in the works, it hasn’t been officially ordered and announced by HBO, so stand by for details about an official announcement in the months ahead. Reese Witherspoon reignited interest in the show’s return with a post on social media as she shared several photos from 2016 with the caption, “2016. Bringing back BIG memories with some of my fav people,” with the implication that she’s bringing back Big Little Lies. See the post here:
She has since reconfirmed the show’s potential return after a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as she told the host, “It is in process for sure.” When Fallon pushed for more details, Witherspoon noted that Liane Moriarty’s upcoming book would serve as the inspiration behind Season 3’s plot. “We are making the TV show based on that book,” Witherspoon reassured. See the interview below:
Has Big Little Lies Season 3 begun filming?
According to a report by Variety, filming for principal photography took place for one day in October 2026 in order to maintain the show’s California state tax credit, which it was approved for. Per the outlet, the filming included Merrin Dungey, who will reportedly reprise her role as Detective Adrienne Quinlan. Shootign on the series isn’t expected to pick up until next year with an exact date range forthcoming.
Who would star in Big Little Lies Season 3?
No official casting has been announced, but Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman are anticipated to return as Madeline and Celeste, as they serve as executive producers on the show. Additionally, we’d need to see the other three members of the Monterey Five back, including Renata (Laura Dern), Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz), and Jane (Shailene Woodley). Season 2 also featured Meryl Streep as Mary Louise, mother to Perry and Celeste’s mother-in-law. As mentioned above, it sounds like Merrin Dungey will be back in the mix too.
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What would Big Little Lies Season 3 be about?
As mentioned above, Big Little Lies’ third season would follow the events of Liane Moriarty‘s latest novel, which happens to be titled Big Little Truths. Released in August 2026, the book features a time jump, which would track the Monterey moms as they parent teenagers. It’s unclear how it would carry on the story that was set up in Season 2, which saw the women known as the Monterey Five seemingly preparing to share the real story of events surrounding Perry’s (Alexander Skarsgard) death, as viewers may recall he was memorably pushed to his death in Season 1’s finale.
In an article Variety that broke down the novel, Big Little Truths also follows the Monterey Five as their lives are shaken up by Melody, a charismatic new history teacher who befriends the women and quickly becomes part of their inner circle, just as a fresh mystery begins to unfold.
Casey Bloys, the chairman of HBO and HBO Max, seemingly confirmed these details in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where he stated, “This is a really dedicated group of producers. They love the show and the property, and Liane Moriarty has a new book. It’s been 10 years, and the kids from Big Little Lies are teenagers. As the parent of teenagers, I can tell you that it does get more complicated raising teenagers.”
Who is making Big Little Lies Season 3?
Season 3 of Big Little Lies is being written by Francesca Sloane, who recently signed a deal with HBO. As mentioned above, Kidman and Witherspoon are set to executive produce the show with series creator David E. Kelley, according to Deadline. Sloane is also attached as an executive producer.
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