MOVE over Downton Abbey, there is a new Julian Fellowes period drama about to hit our TV screens.
This time set in New York City, The Gilded Age gives viewers all the glitz and glamour of 19th-century Manhattan.
Will there be a second season of The Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age premiered on HBO on January 24, 2022.
The first 10 episodes in season one are now available to stream on HBO Max.
The HBO series was renewed for a second season on February 14, 2022.
Although an official release date for season two has yet to be announced by HBO, it is likely it will air in early 2023.
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"We’re always getting the second season ready long before we know whether it goes ahead or not," executive producer Gareth Neame told Radio Times in January 2022.
"Because, you know, the moment we know we’re going ahead, we have to start—the cameras have to start rolling. So you sort of have to prepare."
The Gilded Age writer, Julian Fellowes, also said in a separate statement: "To write The Gilded Age is the fulfillment of a personal dream.
"I have been fascinated by this period of American history for many years and I could not be more excited and thrilled."
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He added: "The truth is, America is a wonderful country with a rich and varied history, and nothing could give me more pleasure than be the person to bring that compelling history to the screen."
What is The Gilded Age about?
As mentioned, the period drama takes place in the late 19th century.
It follows a young woman (Louisa Jacobson) who moves from rural Pennsylvania to New York City after her father's death, accompanied by an aspiring writer, Peggy Scott (Denée Benton), seeking a fresh start.
She moves in with her wealthy aunts (played by Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon), and soon becomes caught up in the aunts' battle with their neighbors, a railroad tycoon and his ambitious wife (Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon).
Who stars in The Gilded Age?
This Julian Fellowes period drama of course attracted an all-star line-up.
Here is a rundown of the main cast:
- Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn, a proud and stubborn old money Dutch-American socialite clinging to the old values of New York City's elite.
- Cynthia Nixon as Ada Brook, sister of Agnes and reliant upon her charity.
- Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell, determined to use her money and position to break into a polite society that resists change at every turn.
- Morgan Spector as George Russell, a classic robber baron representing "new money".
- Denée Benton as Peggy Scott, a young ambitious writer returning home after finishing her education.
- Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook, penniless and sent to live with her estranged aunts.
- Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell, innocent and naive, yet ready to be treated as an adult.
- Blake Ritson as Oscar van Rhijn, Agnes van Rhijn's charismatic son who does not return her adulation.
- Simon Jones as Bannister, the Van Rhijns' butler.
- Harry Richardson as Larry Russell, recent Harvard University graduate eager to make his way in the world.
- Thomas Cocquerel as Tom Raikes, a sensible young lawyer, smitten when he meets Marian, his late client's orphaned daughter.
- Jack Gilpin as Church, the Russell family's butler, evading his past by excelling at his job.
Who will be added to the cast of Season 2?
HBO will be adding a number of anticipated actors to its cast – including various recurring guests.
According to Deadline, The Gilded Age will be adding two more Tony winners to its season two cast: Laura Benanti and Robert Sean Leonard.
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Recurring guest stars will include:
- Christopher Denham
- David Furr
- Ben Lamb
- Matilda Lawler
- Dakin Mathews
- Michael Braugher
- Nicole Brydon Bloom
- Rebeca Haden
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