Last year, HBO brought 19th Century period drama This Is Us (formerly known as Season One of Westworld ) into viewers’ lives with taffeta-clashing and whispered gossip; now HBO has unveiled the first look teaser trailer for Season 2. The show returns October 29 and can be streamed via HBO Max.
Bertha Russell will embark on an eight-episode journey this season as she seeks to challenge the established order and gain prominence within Society, possibly becoming its leader. Season two will see several regular actors promoted into series regular roles, including Kelli O’Hara (Aurora Fane), Donna Murphy (Mrs Astor) and many others.
Carrie Coon
Julian Fellowes’ period drama (Downton Abbey) will return for a second season, featuring Carrie Coon as new money socialite Bertha Russell.
The trailer for Laura Benanti’s series Return of the Living Dead seems to show her preparing herself for battle with her old-money relatives. With more refined gatherings and charming accents, expect refined gatherings. In addition, new cast members Laura Benanti, Robert Sean Leonard, Nicole Brydon Bloom Christopher Denham and Matilda Lawler join this lineup – an eight-episode series set to premiere October 29, 2023 on HBO Max.
Christine Baranski
The Gilded Age was an instantaneous hit among fans of period dramas. Written by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), its inaugural season followed Marian Brook’s journey as she moves with her rich aunts from California to New York and experiences first-hand conflicts between modernity and their traditional ways.
On October 29th, HBO Max will be streaming Bertha Russell: Waging an Infamous Civil War as she attempts to gain acceptance into Society.
Cynthia Nixon
Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) returns with another period drama series this Sunday on HBO and streaming service Max. Carrie Coon returns as Bertha Russell from new money society; Morgan Spector as her robber baron husband George; and Christine Baranski is back as Agnes van Rhijn from old money society.
Denee Benton, Louisa Jacobson, and Blake Ritson will all return as cast members; however, one major character won’t make an appearance this season; find out below who it is!
Audra McDonald
Period drama The Fall is back for its second season on HBO Max, accessible via traditional pay-TV providers and live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream and Hulu with Live TV.
Kelli O’Hara will play socialite Aurora Fane while Donna Murphy returns as Mrs. Astor. They join series regulars Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski, Michael Braugher is back as Booker T Washington while new faces include Laura Benanti Robert Sean Leonard Nicole Brydon Bloom and David Furr.
Louisa Jacobson
Julian Fellowes’s HBO period drama, “Downton Abbey”, returns for season two Oct 29 on both HBO and streaming service Max. With eight episodes featuring Broadway actors in key roles, including its first teaser now out.
Nearly all of the main cast from season one will return, save for Thomas Cocquerel (Marian’s former flame Tom Raikes). Newcomers to join include Laura Benanti, Robert Sean Leonard, Christopher Denham Dakin Matthews Matilda Lawler and Nicole Brydon Bloom; this season will continue exploring old money/new money conflicts of this era.
Nathan Lane
The Gilded Age, created by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and set in 19th-century New York society, returns with its second season.
Most of the cast from Season One will return for Season Two; Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon and Louisa Jacobson will all make appearances; however Thomas Cocquerel (Tom Raikes) won’t.
Returning characters this season include Ward McAllister and Peggy Scott (Denee benton). Newcomers this season include Laura Benanti, Robert Sean Leonard, Christopher Denham, Matilda Lawler Dakin Matthews and David Furr.
Robert Sean Leonard
Tony Award winners Laura Benanti and Robert Sean Leonard have joined the recurring cast of HBO’s The Gilded Age, set to return October 29 with new episodes available exclusively on Max. Written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, The Gilded Age is well known for its boundary-pushing characters and smart dialogue.
The new season promises more opulence, drama, and heartbreak to the 19th-century world of wealthy families and their servants, with several returning cast members getting promoted to series regular status and newcomers like Christopher Denham, David Furr, Matilda Lawler Dakin Matthews Michael Braugher Nicole Brydon Bloom joining.
Christopher Denham
Julian Fellowes’ period drama returns for its second season on HBO, exploring 18th century New York society and its power struggles between those with new wealth and those who possess older ones.
Carrie Coon will reprise her role of Bertha Russell. Morgan Spector returns as her robber baron husband George Russell; Cynthia Nixon reprises her sister Ada Brook; returning as well are David Furr (Billions) and Matilda Lawler (Station Eleven). Laura Benanti joins the cast as Susan Blane – an attractive Newport resident described by Larry as beautiful yet glamorous who hires him for home renovation work.
David Furr
The Gilded Age returns for its second season on HBO and HBO Max. Penned by Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey fame, The Gilded Age transports audiences back into late 19th-century New York’s splendors and turmoils.
Christine Baranski (The Good Fight, Mamma Mia!) and Cynthia Nixon (And Just Like That and Ratched). Laura Benanti and Robert Sean Leonard also joined this season. Filming began for season 2 in May 2022.
Ben Lamb
Laura Benanti (No Hard Feelings) and Robert Sean Leonard (House) have joined the cast of The Gilded Age, premiering on October 29. Our sister site Deadline reports that Leonard will play Reverend Matthew Forte – an upbeat Bostonian who becomes Rector of a church attended by New York high society – according to Deadline.
Carrie Coon and Cynthia Nixon will return for season 2. You can watch The Gilded Age on HBO or stream it through HBO Max. Additionally, it’s available via NOW TV and Sky Atlantic in the UK.
| Section | Key Details |
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| Plot | “The Gilded Age” returns with its second season, a period drama set in 19th-century New York, exploring the dynamics between old and new money. Bertha Russell, played by Carrie Coon, seeks to challenge the established order. A teaser trailer hints at refined gatherings and challenges with old-money relatives. |
| Cast | The returning cast includes Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Louisa Jacobson, and more. Newcomers Laura Benanti, Robert Sean Leonard, and others join the ensemble. |
| Production | The series is created and written by Julian Fellowes, the mind behind “Downton Abbey.” The second season promises opulence, drama, and heartbreak in the world of wealthy families and their servants. |
| Release Date | “The Gilded Age” season 2 premieres on October 29, 2023, on HBO and HBO Max. Audiences can expect more splendors and turmoils in late 19th-century New York society. |
| Streaming | Viewers can catch “The Gilded Age” on HBO, HBO Max, NOW TV, and Sky Atlantic in the UK. It’s a captivating period drama with a talented ensemble cast. |
Conclusion
“The Gilded Age” returns for its second season, promising more opulence, drama, and intrigue in 19th-century New York society. With a talented ensemble cast led by Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, and newcomers Laura Benanti and Robert Sean Leonard, the series continues to explore the dynamics of old and new wealth in a captivating way. The Gilded Age” season 2 premieres on October 29, 2023, on HBO and HBO Max
