Set in New York City during the industrial boom of the 1880s, The Gilded Age centers on the “new money” Russell family, who are trying to make a name for themselves in New York’s high society and constantly clashing with “old money” families, including their first-door neighbors, the Van Rhijn family.

The star-studded ensemble of The Gilded Age is led by Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski, with Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Thomas Cocquerel, Simon Jones, and Jack Gilpin in supporting roles.

Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television, said there’s much more story to tell with The Gilded Age, and added they’re delighted that HBO is giving fans another season of Julian Fellowes’ incredible storytelling.

“The cast and crew put so much of their heart and soul into the last two seasons, and we’re so proud that all this hard work is paying off with another season…you won’t want to miss what’s next!” said Underhill in a statement.

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The follow-up series to Downton has tapped four major names as its leads.

Julian Fellowes announced that Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Amanda Peet, and Morgan Spector have all been cast as series regulars in the drama.

The drama’s official description reads: “The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic change, of huge fortunes made and lost, and the rise of disparity between old money and new.  Against this backdrop of change, the story begins in 1882 — introducing young Marian Brook, the orphaned daughter of a Southern general, who moves into the home of her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. Accompanied by the mysterious Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her stupendously rich neighbors, led by a ruthless railroad tycoon and his ambitious wife struggling for acceptance by the Astor and Vanderbilt set. Will Marian follow the established rules of society, or forge her own path in this exciting new world that is on the brink of transformation into the modern age?”

The Gilded Age was first ordered to series at NBC before receiving a 10-episode commitment by HBO. 

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NBC has picked up 10 episodes of Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes called The Gilded Age. This news comes after the project has been in the works for a while. The network has set a 2019 release date for the period drama.

Set in New York City in 1882, the series centers on Marian Brook. The young heiress must find her way into the world of her family’s wealthy neighbors when complications arise as new money is thrown into the mix of social barriers typical of an ordered world.

“To write The Gilded Age is the fulfillment of a personal dream,” Fellowes said in a statement. “I have been fascinated by this period of American history for many years and now NBC has given me the chance to bring it to a modern audience. I could not be more excited and thrilled. 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.”

Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertainment said that the network is absolutely “thrilled that NBC and Universal Television will bring… a new take on both the emerging rich and the working class who were intricately entwined in opulent New York in 1882,” adding that “it’s an addictive new universe of fabulous people with the same signature style, wit and emotional resonance for which Julian is famous.”

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Set in New York City during the industrial boom of the 1880s, The Gilded Age centers on the “new money” Russell family, who are trying to make a name for themselves in New York’s high society and constantly clashing with “old money” families, including their first-door neighbors, the Van Rhijn family.

The star-studded ensemble of The Gilded Age is led by Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski, with Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Thomas Cocquerel, Simon Jones, and Jack Gilpin in supporting roles.

Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television, said there’s much more story to tell with The Gilded Age, and added they’re delighted that HBO is giving fans another season of Julian Fellowes’ incredible storytelling.

“The cast and crew put so much of their heart and soul into the last two seasons, and we’re so proud that all this hard work is paying off with another season…you won’t want to miss what’s next!” said Underhill in a statement.

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The post HBO Renews Period Drama “The Gilded Age” for Its Third Season appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The follow-up series to Downton has tapped four major names as its leads.

Julian Fellowes announced that Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Amanda Peet, and Morgan Spector have all been cast as series regulars in the drama.

The drama’s official description reads: “The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic change, of huge fortunes made and lost, and the rise of disparity between old money and new.  Against this backdrop of change, the story begins in 1882 — introducing young Marian Brook, the orphaned daughter of a Southern general, who moves into the home of her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. Accompanied by the mysterious Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her stupendously rich neighbors, led by a ruthless railroad tycoon and his ambitious wife struggling for acceptance by the Astor and Vanderbilt set. Will Marian follow the established rules of society, or forge her own path in this exciting new world that is on the brink of transformation into the modern age?”

The Gilded Age was first ordered to series at NBC before receiving a 10-episode commitment by HBO. 

The post “The Gilded Age: New HBO Series Cast Revealed appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

NBC has picked up 10 episodes of Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes called The Gilded Age. This news comes after the project has been in the works for a while. The network has set a 2019 release date for the period drama.

Set in New York City in 1882, the series centers on Marian Brook. The young heiress must find her way into the world of her family’s wealthy neighbors when complications arise as new money is thrown into the mix of social barriers typical of an ordered world.

“To write The Gilded Age is the fulfillment of a personal dream,” Fellowes said in a statement. “I have been fascinated by this period of American history for many years and now NBC has given me the chance to bring it to a modern audience. I could not be more excited and thrilled. 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.”

Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertainment said that the network is absolutely “thrilled that NBC and Universal Television will bring… a new take on both the emerging rich and the working class who were intricately entwined in opulent New York in 1882,” adding that “it’s an addictive new universe of fabulous people with the same signature style, wit and emotional resonance for which Julian is famous.”

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