New Delhi, May 16 -- Following the global success of its Thailand-set third season, HBO's acclaimed anthology drama "The White Lotus" may be preparing for a distinctly European chapter, with industry speculation increasingly pointing towards the French Riviera as the backdrop for Season 4.

Reports emerging during the Cannes Film Festival have identified the iconic Hotel Martinez, at Cannes, as a potential fit for creator Mike White's next instalment of the Emmy-winning social satire. While HBO has not officially confirmed the location, the hotel has quickly become a focal point of discussion among television executives, festival attendees and entertainment media observers.

According to a report published by The Hollywood Reporter, the l...