Kathryn Newton, who played Abigail Carlson in Big Little Lies, told PEOPLE she remains "really hopeful" season 3 will happen, after co-star Reese Witherspoon and creator David E. Kelley confirmed the revival is in the works.
TL;DR
- Kathryn Newton says she is hopeful Big Little Lies will return for a third season.
- She made the comments at the July 28 Los Angeles premiere of her new film, The Devil's Mouth.
- Reese Witherspoon and creator David E. Kelley have both recently signalled the revival is moving forward.
- In the UK, all episodes remain available on Sky Atlantic and NOW, and the series carries a 15 certificate from the BBFC.
'Really, really, really, really hopeful'
Kathryn Newton, 29, spoke to PEOPLE at the Culver City, California, premiere of her new Prime Video thriller, The Devil's Mouth, on July 28.
Asked about a potential third season of the HBO drama, she said she is "really, really, really, really hopeful" it will happen.
Newton added that she thinks positively about the project and would welcome a reunion with her former castmates.
She played Abigail, the teenage daughter of Madeline Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon), across both seasons of the show, which premiered in 2017 and returned for a second run in 2019.
Witherspoon and Kelley have already teased a comeback
Witherspoon, who also executive produces the series, indicated in June that the project was moving ahead during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, according to PEOPLE.
Series creator David E. Kelley gave a further update in April, telling PEOPLE the cast was reassembling and that a strong new run was on the way, though he declined to share specifics.
Kelley had previously said, in June 2025, that while none of the main cast were formally signed yet, everyone involved remained committed to the project, according to a separate PEOPLE report.
No premiere date has been set. Reportedly, the new season is set to stream on HBO Max when it arrives.
Where UK viewers can watch while they wait
UK rating: 15 Source: Sky.com
Episodes per season: 7 Source: PEOPLE
Big Little Lies is available in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW, where both existing seasons can be streamed. The full run carries a 15 certificate from the BBFC.
Newton also used the interview to praise Witherspoon's other current project, the Prime Video Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, saying she has been enjoying watching it.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed August 3, 2026.
