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Big Little Lies Season 3 "Could Be Great"; Bloys Offers Early Update

Though it's in its "very early stages," HBO & Max Content Chairman/CEO Casey Bloys had some updates regarding Big Little Lies Season 3.

What a difference five years make. At one point, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that HBO & David E. Kelley's Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Zoe Kravitz & Shailene Woodley-starring Big Little Lies had said its goodbye with its Meryl Streep-starring second season. But then, in November 2023, Kidman dropped a ten-ton jaw-dropper that a "third one' was on the way. Earlier this month, Kidman confirmed that a new season was happening while on the red carpet with Variety during the Golden Globes pre-show – adding that she & Kidman had been "working on it a lot." Sharing that he's heard "a little bit about the idea" during his conversation with Variety, HBO and Max Content Chairman/CEO Casey Bloys believes "it could be great."

"Where you have all these stars, you've got to get their schedules in line; we have to get it written," Bloys added. "So, there's a lot that needs to be done. It's very early stages right now. The entire cast is doing shows and movies, and everybody's very busy. But it's a very special group. They love working together. And when they land on an idea, I believe they will make it happen. We're excited when they're ready, and we will take those steps when they're ready." Bloys believes that Kidman & Witherspoon have communicated with Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty about expanding upon the universe. In addition, Bloys expects David E. Kelley to return for the potential third chapter.

Here's a look back at the Official Golden Globes Pre-Show presented by Variety – followed by a look back at Kidman's previous confirmation that a third season was in play.

"I loved 'Big Little Lies' because it sort of came along at a time in my life when I had my children, and I was thinking I was going to retire, and then this situation came along, where Reese Witherspoon and I were able to produce that show. And then all of you watched it and made it a massive success," Kidman shared during a Q&A at a special event back in November, explaining why the HBO series is so important to her. And just to keep the speculation fires burning, Kidman added, "And we will be bringing you a third one, just FYI." Here's a look at the clip when Kidman shares the news (and thanks to Nicole Kidman News for posting the clip):

The second season of HBO's Big Little Lies stars Reese Witherspoon as Madeline Martha Mackenzie, Nicole Kidman as Celeste Wright, Shailene Woodley as Jane, Laura Dern as Renata Klein, Zoë Kravitz as Bonnie Carlson, Meryl Streep as Mary Louise Wright, Adam Scott as Ed Mackenzie, James Tupper as Nathan Carlson, Jeffrey Nordling as Gordon Klein, and Douglas Smith as Corey Brockfield. Additional cast members include Robin Weigert (Dr. Amanda Reisman), Crystal Fox (Elizabeth Howard), Sarah Sokolovic (Tori Bachman), P.J. Byrne (Principal Nippal), Merrin Dungey (Detective Adrienne Quilnlan), and Mo McRae (Michael Perkins). Directed and executive produced by Andrea Arnold (Red Road, Fish Tank, Wuthering Heights, American Honey, Wasp), HBO's Big Little Lies features teleplays by Kelley, based on the universe created by bestselling author Liane Moriarty.

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