The Gilded Age has returned for its fourth season, beginning an eight-episode run on HBO and HBO Max. The U.S. premiere aired on November 1, with new episodes scheduled weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. HBO's Nordic rollout begins on November 2.
The new season follows the consequences of Bertha Russell's efforts to reshape New York society. While her family deals with the cost of that ascent, Agnes van Rhijn sees an opportunity to recover her own standing. Marian pursues a different future, and Peggy faces the challenge of winning acceptance from her prospective in-laws.
The returning ensemble includes Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton and Taissa Farmiga. Creator Julian Fellowes continues as a writer and executive producer, alongside writer and executive producer Sonja Warfield and director and executive producer Salli Richardson-Whitfield.
The premiere also has two unusually recognizable background performers. TV Insider reports that Matt Damon and David Letterman briefly appear in period costume, without dialogue. Their appearance is a small addition to an episode that otherwise returns to the show's established families and social rivalries.
The production again used historic Newport properties to help recreate its setting, including Marble House and The Breakers. HBO has also launched a companion podcast for the new season, with hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers discussing each episode's drama and historical background alongside members of the cast and crew.
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