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Lisa Kudrow Could Check Into 'The White Lotus' Season 4

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Fans of the hit TV show Friends might have an unexpected crossover moment to look forward to because Lisa Kudrow recently admitted she'd love to work with Mike White and enter The White Lotus universe.

Ever since the final Friends episode aired in May 2004, Lisa has gone on to appear in numerous productions, including P.S. I Love You, Web Therapy, Easy A, and Space Force. However, a role in the black comedy-drama The White Lotus would be a stark departure from her usually warm acting style, and we're totally here for it.


Here's what Lisa Kudrow said about joining The White Lotus season 4.

Parker Posey thinks Lisa Kudrow "should" be in 'The White Lotus' season 4.

Season 3 of the series, created by Mike White, officially wrapped up on April 6, and fans everywhere are already looking forward to the next iteration, which could be released in late 2026 or early 2027.

Cast member Parker Posey, who's become a viral sensation following her portrayal of Victoria Ratliff, recently sat down with Lisa in an Actors on Actors interview for Variety. And their conversation has pushed diehard Friends fans to wonder if the woman behind Phoebe Buffay would take on a more sinister gig.

And even though Lisa wasn't so sure she'd be Mike's "cup of tea," Parker remarked, "Oh, Lisa, you should be in Season 4" and declared, "I'm going to text him after this to ensure that you know you are!" And when she asked if Lisa would be willing to enter The White Lotus world, and Lisa responded with a resounding yes.

"Work with Mike White? Yes. That's a quick answer," she responded.

Lisa Kudrow revealed why she loves Mike White so much.

When asked why she'd be thrilled to work with Mike White, Lisa opened up about how she "loves" him, and they've previously hung out at a party. Parker joked that Mike "gets around," and Lisa agreed, noting he's a very social man.

Furthermore, she claimed that Brad's Status, the 2017 comedy-drama starring Ben Stiller and directed by Mike White, was actually her favorite movie of that year. Lisa even adored it so much that she emailed Mike to share her thoughts on the film. "Because I had to. It was so good, I had to, and I don't do that a lot," she explained.

After hearing about Lisa's fondness for Mike, she seemed sold, saying that Lisa "needed" to join The White Lotus cast since the writers act like "playwrights" and drive the complexities of each cast member forward.

If you want to see Lisa Kudrow in 'The White Lotus' season 4, the fan campaign starts now!

Now, Lisa made it clear that she hadn't been officially asked to take on a role in the next season. Parker didn't appear to think that was a problem, though, stating, "If there's a big enough TikTok campaign or a social media campaign, then it'll happen."

There you have it, folks. Regardless of whether you're a regular keyboard warrior or someone who barely checks their feed, if you want Lisa Kudrow to possibly be a part of Season 4 of The White Lotus, now is the time to start talking about it online.

Her quirkiness and comedic experience could give way to a refreshing new character trope on the show. And like Lisa said herself, she wouldn't mind cashing in on the chance to work alongside the series' iconic creator.

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