‘Big Little Lies’ is one of those rare television events that leaves viewers wanting more the moment it ends. The star-studded drama, featuring one of the most famous ensembles in recent television history, has been the subject of intense fan speculation since its second season ended in 2019. Now, the creator David E. Kelley finally gave the fans the update they were waiting for.Kelley, 70, spoke to People at the New York premiere of her new show ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ on April 8, where she confirmed that plans are actively being made to bring the beloved series back. “We’re getting the team back together, and it should be a good run again,” he said, adding that he was “not allowed” to reveal anything else.
What we knowBig Little Lies Season 3 ‘
‘Big Little Lies’ premiered in 2017 with seven episodes starring Reese Witherspoon. Nicole KidmanLaura Dern, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz. The hugely popular series returned in 2019 for a second season, which brought Meryl Streep for the other seven episodes.Kelley hinted at a third season, telling People in June 2025 that while one of the main stars wasn’t under contract yet, “everyone is very committed.” In September of that year, Deadline reported that writer-producer Francesca Sloane had signed on to write the Season 3 premiere.
David E. Kelley on working with Nicole Kidman
At the same premiere, Kelley also opened up about meeting Kidman, 58, on ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’, describing it as “a bit of luck”.“A lot of people are dying to work with Nicole,” he said. “He’s obviously a talented actor. Having worked together in the past gave us the inside track, I think, on this project.” He added that his character in the new show is “a completely different role for him”.“When I told him what it was, I half expected him to laugh and say, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me,’ but instead he jumped up and said, ‘Let’s go!’ And that’s a testament to the tenacity of him, his spirit and his creativity,” Kelley said.‘Big Little Lies Season 3’ has no confirmed release date yet.
