The White Lotus unveils Helena Bonham Carter's replacement Laura Dern has been unveiled as the replacement for Helena Bonham Carter in the new series of The White Lotus after the actress quit the show shortly after filming started. 29 April 2026 Laura Dern is replacing Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus. Laura Dern will be the new star of The White Lotus Helena Bonham Carter, 59, quit the hit HBO shortly after the cameras started rolling on season four because her character "did not align once on set" and now it's been confirmed Jurassic Park star Laura Dern will take over from her.