‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Begins Filming for One Day

WHO:

Deadline - Merrin Dungey, a recurring cast member of *Big Little Lies*, appeared in the one-day production shoot.

Variety - Dungey has played Detective Adrienne Quinlan on the series.

Coming Soon - Nicole Kidman is set to return as Celeste Wright.

WHAT:

Deadline - HBO’s *Big Little Lies* filmed one day of Season 3 production before beginning full production.

Variety - Season 3 filming began for one day only.

Coming Soon - The production took its first step toward Season 3 after facing cast-scheduling challenges.

WHERE:

Variety - The one-day shoot took place at The Ranch Lot at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank.

Deadline - The production was filmed in California.

WHY:

Deadline - The one-day shoot was conducted to preserve the show’s California tax credit.

Coming Soon - Lead cast members’ commitments to other projects had created scheduling challenges.

HOW:

Deadline - HBO had been working to align the main cast members’ schedules for full production of the third season.

Variety - Dungey was among those appearing in front of the camera during the single-day shoot.

(UPDATED October 31, 2026 01:05 UTC)

Big Little Lies filmed one Season Three day in California to preserve its tax credit. Merrin Dungey, who plays Detective Adrienne Quinlan, appeared during the shoot. HBO is coordinating cast schedules, with Nicole Kidman set to return as Celeste Wright.