Speculation around Deepika Padukone joining the upcoming season of The White Lotus has now come to an end. According to recent reports, the actor will not be part of Season 4 of the Emmy winning anthology drama, and the reason reportedly comes down to one key factor, auditions.

Here's why Deepika Padukone skipped The White Lotus 4

Buzz had been growing for weeks that Deepika was in talks for a role in the fourth season of the globally popular series, which is expected to be set in France. Fans were excited about the possibility of seeing her return to an international project, especially given the show’s reputation for featuring a high profile ensemble cast. However, discussions are said to have stalled when it came to the casting process.