Helena Bonham Carter's reason for abruptly departing from the upcoming season 4 of The White Lotus has finally been revealed, two weeks after her exit was confirmed.

According to Variety, the 59-year-old British actress bid an early farewell to the renowned series after having "creative differences" with the creator Mike White.

Delving deeper into the challenges that led to her departure, White reportedly demanded a more "boisterous performance" from Carter for the portrayal of a washed-out star chasing a comeback.

The Alice in Wonderland star, who has now been replaced by Laura Dern, decided to leave just a week into filming on the French Riviera in France.

Dern will play a new character developed specifically for her, rather than taking over Carter’s original role.

On Thursday, April 24, HBO released a statement announcing that the Fight Club actress had parted ways with the hit series.

"With filming just underway on season four of ‘The White Lotus,’ it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on set," the network said.

The statement added, "The role has subsequently been rethought, is being rewritten and will be re-cast in the coming weeks. HBO, the producers and Mike White are saddened that they won’t get to work with her, but remain ardent fans and very much hope to work with the legendary actress on another project soon."

When is The White Lotus season 4 premiering?

The White Lotus, which premiered on July 11, 2021, on HBO, is expected to return with Season 4 in early to mid-2027, with filming currently underway.