# Big Little Lies Season 3 production

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/big-little-lies-season-3-production
> Updated: 2026-11-03T12:34:21.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Production for the third season of the HBO drama series Big Little Lies has commenced with a single day of filming at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, California, on October 29, 2026. This brief session featured actress Merrin Dungey, who reprises her role as Detective Adrienne Quinlan.

Reports indicate the one day shoot was a strategic move to satisfy California state tax credit requirements, which mandate that principal photography begin within specific timeframes to maintain incentives. While Dungey was present, lead actors Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon were not on set.

Full scale production is not expected to begin until 2027 due to the complex scheduling of the primary ensemble. The upcoming season is intended to be based on Liane Moriarty’s novel, Big Little Truths, and will feature a story set ten years after previous events. HBO has not yet announced an official release date.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Big Little Lies Season 3 begins technical filming in California

Big Little Lies season 3 has held a single day of filming in California to secure tax credits, with full production expected to begin in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/big-little-lies-season-3-begins-technical-filming-in-california

### 2026-10-30: Big Little Lies Season 3 begins production with one-day shoot

HBO's Big Little Lies held a one-day shoot at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank to secure California tax credits, with full production expected to begin next year.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbos-big-little-lies-begins-limited-filming-for-season-3

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