The interesting journey of the cast of Gilded Age, which follows wealthy families in New York
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Meet the stars of HBO’s period drama
Julian Fellowes’ hit show “The Gilded Age” has captivated audiences with its rich portrayal of New York at the turn of the century.
Now entering its third season, this stellar drama brings together old money, new wealth and everyone in between.
The Brooke-Van Rhijn family
Louisa Jacobson plays Marian Brooke, whose unfortunate love life is shown to lead her through heartbreak and disappointment.
As the daughter of Meryl Streep, Jacobson brings her natural talent to the screen, most recently seen in “The Materialists” opposite Dakota Johnson.
Christine Baranski shines as the bitter Aunt Agnes, who represents the old money’s resistance to change.
Her sister Ada (Cynthia Nixon) found brief happiness with Reverend Luke before she became a wealthy widow.
Blake Ritson plays Oscar van Rijn, Agnes’s scheming son, whose business dealings have recently gone awry.
Russell Dynasty
Carrie Coon commands attention as the ambitious Bertha Russell, determined to break the codes of high society.
Fresh from “The White Lotus,” Coon perfectly demonstrates the hunger of new wealth for acceptance.
Morgan Spector plays railroad tycoon George Russell with ruthless precision, while Harry Richardson (Larry Russell) follows in his father’s entrepreneurial footsteps.
Taissa Farmiga completes the family as Gladys, whose marriage prospects become her mother’s obsession.
The World Below
The show’s servants bring depth and heart to the story.
Jack Gilpin’s Church runs the Russell household with military precision, while Ben Ahlers’ Jack Trotter balances invention with service.
Taylor Richardson brings warmth as Irish immigrant Bridget, and Douglas Sills is delightful as the Kansas-born chef who initially pretends to be French.
New York Society
Nathan Lane steals scenes as society gatekeeper Ward McAllister, while Donna Murphy’s Mrs. Astor represents the ultimate authority of old money.
Ashleigh Atkinson brings lightness as the fun Mamie Fish.
Breaking Barriers
Denée Benton’s Peggy Scott emerges as a determined black writer who makes her way across racial boundaries.
Her complicated relationship with her parents (Audra McDonald and John Douglas Thompson) adds emotional weight to her journey.
Jordan Donica joins the cast in Season 3 as Dr. Kirkland, a potential lover who saved Peggy from illness.
Behind Every Wealth
Patrick Page plays George Russell’s right-hand man, Richard Clay, while Bill Camp reprises the role of legend J.P. Silveri in Season 2. He made his debut as Morgan.
With its sumptuous costumes, complex characters and stellar performances, “The Gilded Age” continues to transport audiences to a fascinating era of American history where money spoke, society ruled and change was inevitable.