Big Little Lies Season 3 begins technical filming in California

Production for the third season of the drama series Big Little Lies has officially commenced with a single day of filming at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, on October 29, 2026.

This brief session appears to be a strategic move to secure state tax credits. California regulations require approved productions to begin filming within a specific timeframe to maintain their incentives. While Merrin Dungey, who plays Detective Adrienne Quinlan, was present on set, lead actors Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon were not.

Full-scale production is expected to begin in 2027. The upcoming season is intended to be based on Liane Moriarty’s novel, Big Little Truths, featuring a story set ten years after previous events. HBO has not yet announced an official release date.