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Coverage dated October 30, 2026

HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ Kicks Off Production On Season 3, Sort Of

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HBO has been feverishly working to align the schedules of the main stars of Big Little Lies to start full production on season three of the thriller series. But before that, the show shot one day of production, featuring Merrin Dungey, in order to keep its California tax credit.

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  1. Variety

    ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Production Kicked Off This Week — For One Day Only (EXCLUSIVE) (opens Variety)

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    Filming on the long-awaited Season 3 of HBO’s “Big Little Lies” got underway this week — sort of. The series shot for one day at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank’s The Ranch Lot on Thursday; among those in front of the camera was recurring star Merrin Dungey, who has played Detective Adrienne Quinlan on…

  2. Deadline

    HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ Kicks Off Production On Season 3, Sort Of (opens Deadline)

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    HBO has been feverishly working to align the schedules of the main stars of Big Little Lies to start full production on season three of the thriller series. But before that, the show shot one day of production, featuring Merrin Dungey, in order to keep its California tax credit.

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