Kidman and Witherspoon Bring More Productions to Nashville, Eyeing Big Little Lies Sequel

As of September 27, 2025, acclaimed actress Nicole Kidman is thrilled to continue her work in Nashville, Tennessee. After filming the first season of the Prime Video series Scarpetta in the city, Kidman recently attended the Nashville Film Festival, where she expressed her enthusiasm for the creative potential of the region.

Kidman revealed that she will be "bringing more and more production" to Nashville, praising the city's fantastic crews, actors, and overall inspiring atmosphere. The Oscar winner also mentioned that her longtime friend and Big Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon, who resides in Nashville, will be collaborating with her on future projects in the area.

While Kidman clarified that the hit HBO series Big Little Lies is unlikely to be filmed in Nashville, she hinted that she and Witherspoon might be working on a third season of the show, following Deadline's recent report that the long-awaited continuation is in development.

As for Kidman's current endeavors, she is thrilled to start filming the second season of Scarpetta, in which she plays the lead role of chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, in the coming months. The actress believes Nashville "inspires so much creativity" and is eager to continue exploring the city's vibrant production landscape.