THE GILDED AGE Season 2 Debuts October 29th

Prepare to be swept away into a world of opulence, ambition, and dramatic intrigue as THE GILDED AGE returns to grace our screens.

With its captivating narrative and exquisite production, this series promises to be an unforgettable journey through a pivotal era in American history.

This exceptional ensemble cast brings these captivating characters to life, featuring the talents of the remarkable Carrie Coon, the esteemed Christine Baranski, the incomparable Cynthia Nixon, the compelling Morgan Spector, the enchanting Louisa Jacobson, the captivating Denée Benton, the talented Ben Ahlers, the esteemed Michael Cerveris, the remarkable Kelley Curran, the enchanting Taissa Farmiga, the magnetic Jack Gilpin, the brilliant Simon Jones, the charismatic Sullivan Jones, the extraordinary Celia Keenan-Bolger, the revered Debra Monk, the legendary Donna Murphy, the exceptional Kristine Nielsen, the enchanting Kelli O’Hara, the esteemed Patrick Page, the captivating Harry Richardson, the talented Taylor Richardson, the alluring Blake Ritson, the captivating Douglas Sills, the mesmerizing Erin Wilhelmi, the incomparable Nathan Lane, the extraordinary Audra McDonald, the esteemed John Douglas Thompson, the captivating Ashlie Atkinson, the enchanting Laura Benanti, the vibrant Nicole Brydon Bloom, the remarkable Christopher Denham, the magnetic David Furr, the charismatic Ward Horton, the enchanting Matilda Lawler, and the esteemed Robert Sean Leonard.

Transporting us back to the American Gilded Age, a time of remarkable transformation and fierce clashes between traditional values and innovative systems, this season opens on Easter morning in 1883. We are immediately immersed in the gripping tale of Bertha Russell, whose aspirations to secure a box at the prestigious Academy of Music are met with rejection.

Throughout the course of these mesmerizing episodes, we witness Bertha’s audacious quest to challenge the esteemed Mrs. Astor and dismantle the antiquated social hierarchy. Her ambition knows no bounds as she strives not only to gain a foothold in high Society but also to emerge as a prominent figure within it.

Meanwhile, George Russell faces his own monumental battle, grappling with a burgeoning union at his steel plant in Pittsburgh. In the Brook House, Marian continues her clandestine journey to find her purpose in the world, discreetly imparting knowledge as a teacher at a girls’ school.

Astonishingly, Ada embarks on a new courtship, defying all expectations. Naturally, Agnes, ever the traditionalist, vehemently disapproves. In Brooklyn, the Scott family embarks on a healing process following a shocking revelation, while Peggy discovers her activist spirit through her work alongside T. Thomas Fortune at the esteemed NY Globe.

Indulge in the sophisticated and captivating world of THE GILDED AGE, the HBO Original drama series crafted by the esteemed Julian Fellowes, creator of the acclaimed “Downton Abbey.”

Returning for its highly anticipated second season, this eight-episode masterpiece will grace our screens on the enchanting evening of Sunday, October 29 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, as well as being available to stream on Max.

Masterfully created and written by the brilliant Julian Fellowes, who also serves as executive producer, this extraordinary series is brought to life by a team of visionaries.

Gareth Neame, David Crockett, and Michael Engler, who also directs, join Fellowes as executive producers, ensuring that every aspect of this production is executed with unparalleled excellence.

Bob Greenblatt and Sonja Warfield, both writers and executive producers, contribute their remarkable talents to this remarkable series. Salli Richardson-Whitfield, an accomplished executive producer, completes this remarkable team.

THE GILDED AGE is a co-production between HBO and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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