Zoë Kravitz Says 'Big Little Lies' Is 'Unfortunately Done' After Director Jean-Marc Vallée's Death

Mar. 15, 2025

Big Little Lieswill not return for a third season, according toZoë Kravitz.

The 33-year-old actress opened up aboutthe future of the HBO seriesfollowing the death of the show’s director and executive producer Jean-Marc Vallée in December 2021.

“We talked about doing a season 3 a lot,” Kravitz said in aGQvideo interview. “Unfortunately, Jean-Marc Vallée, our incredible director, passed away this last year. It’s heartbreaking.”

She continued, “I can’t imagine going on without him. He really was the visionary for that show. Unfortunately, it’s done.”

Kravitz’sBig Little LiescostarLaura Dernpreviously gave fans hope that the showmight returnfor another season.

“I mean, we would all love nothing more, we’re like family, just very lucky,” she toldEntertainment Tonightlast month. “I say, let’s hold out hope. Let’s keep asking, it might just come true.”

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Vallée died of a heart attack at his cabin outside Quebec City, Canada, in December 2021, PEOPLEpreviously confirmed. He was 58.

“Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. He was a true artist and a generous, loving guy,” Vallée’s producing partner, Nathan Ross, said in a statement at the time. “Everyone who worked with him couldn’t help but see the talent and vision he possessed. He was a friend, creative partner and an older brother to me.”

He added, “The maestro will sorely be missed but it comforts knowing his beautiful style and impactful work he shared with the world will live on.”

Jean-Marc Vallee.Christopher Polk/Getty Images

“My heart is broken. My friend. I love you,” Witherspoonwrote.

Dernshared, “Beautiful Jean-Marc Vallee. The world has lost one of our great and purest artists and dreamers. And we lost our beloved friend. Our hearts are broken.”

Kidman alsoshared a tributeon Instagram, writing, “It’s hard to imagine someone as vital, energetic and present as Jean-Marc being gone. I’m shattered. He was at the center of my creative universe and I can’t overstate his significance to me.”

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Seasons 1 and 2 ofBig Little Liescan be streamed in full on HBO Max.

source: people.com