Deepika Padukone declined a role in The White Lotus Season 4 due to the mandatory audition process, opting to focus on upcoming Indian films.

Variety India reports that Deepika Padukone has turned down a part in The White Lotus Season 4, citing her refusal to take part in the show's required audition process. The decision puts an end to her possible return to international television almost ten years after her Hollywood debut, despite earlier rumors and previous interest from producers. The show, which is renowned for its meticulous casting, goes on without her, and no formal replacement has been revealed. Padukone is still focused on her next Indian projects, such as King, which she is working on with Shah Rukh Khan, and Allu Arjun.