‘The Gilded Age’: Photos of the Lavish HBO Series

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January 24, 2022 4:00PM EST

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See photos from the new period drama ‘The Gilded Age,’ which stars Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Morgan Spector, and more.

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‘The Gilded Age’ Cast

‘The Gilded Age’ Cast — A new era. ‘The Gilded Age’ is a period drama series set to premiere on HBO on Jan. 24. The opulent series was created by ‘Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes, and will evoke the same historic charm as the other beloved period piece. ‘The Gilded Age’ will follow the boom years of 1880s New York City, where money was free-flowing as modern industry began to take hold. Promising a talent-packed ensemble, the show features a star-studded cast of Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Simon Jones, and more.

‘The Gilded Age’ has been in development since 2012 and was given a series order by HBO in May 2019, making it a highly anticipated affair. Still, there were more hurdles as COVID-19-related delays, pushed production back to Feb. 2021. Filming took place in Rhode Island and New York.

Now, as viewers prepare to tune in to television’s next great period drama, see photos from ‘The Gilded Age.’

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Louisa Jacobson

Louisa Jacobson — Louisa Jacobson’s Marian got her heart broken at the end of season 1. Mr. Raikes broke off their relationship to marry someone else.

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Denée Benton In Season 1

Denée Benton In Season 1 — At the end of season 1, Peggy Scott made a shocking discovery. The son she thought was dead is still alive.

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Carrie Coon & Morgan Spector

Carrie Coon & Morgan Spector — ‘The Gilded Age’s ultimate power couple. Mr. and Mrs. Russell will continue to raise the stakes in season 2.

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Cynthia Nixon As Ada Brook

Cynthia Nixon As Ada Brook — Cynthia Nixon is pulling double duty on HBO! She’s starring in ‘The Gilded Age’ and ‘And Just Like That.’

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Carrie Coon & Donna Murphy

Carrie Coon & Donna Murphy — Mrs. Russell got the last laugh in season 1. Mrs. Astor attended Bertha’s lavish soiree.

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Carrie Coon As Bertha Russell

Carrie Coon As Bertha Russell — Bertha’s going to do whatever it takes to stay at the top of New York’s high society. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty either.

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Kelli O’Hara

Kelli O’Hara — Kelli O’Hara played Aurora Fane in ‘The Gilded Age.’ She’s one of many Broadway stars to have a role on the show.

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Morgan Spector In ‘The Gilded Age’

Morgan Spector In ‘The Gilded Age’ — Morgan Spector in ‘The Gilded Age.’ Morgan plays George Russell, a classic robber baron who represents the “new money” brack of 1880s NYC society.

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Audra McDonald In ‘The Gilded Age’

Audra McDonald In ‘The Gilded Age’ — Audra McDonald in ‘The Gilded Age.’ Audra is a guest star in the upcoming show. She plays Dorothy Scott.

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Christine Baranski In ‘The Gilded Age’

Christine Baranski In ‘The Gilded Age’ — Christine Baranski in ‘The Gilded Age’. Christina stars as Agnes van Rhinj, an old money Dutch-American socialite.

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Donna Murphy In ‘The Gilded Age’

Donna Murphy In ‘The Gilded Age’ — Donna Murphy in ‘The Gilded Age’. Donna’s character is Mrs. Astor, who is based on the real-life Caroline Schermerhorn, a prominent American socialite who married into the Astor family.

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Denee Benton In ‘The Gilded Age’

Denee Benton In ‘The Gilded Age’ — Denee Benton in ‘The Gilded Age’. Denee plays Peggy Scott, a young writer who is returning home to NYC after completing her education.

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Carrie Coon In ‘The Gilded Age’

Carrie Coon In ‘The Gilded Age’ — Carrie Coon in ‘The Gilded Age’. Carrie plays Bertha Russell, who is hell bent on using money to become apart of the high society that resists her.

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