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The highly anticipated third season of The Gilded Age is set to premiere this June on HBO, with all eight episodes also available for streaming on Max. Fans can catch a glimpse of the new season through exclusive first-look images showcasing a stellar cast that includes Broadway veterans such as Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, and Carrie Coon, among others.
Set against the backdrop of the American Gilded Age—a time marked by profound economic prosperity and social turbulence—the narrative explores the struggles and triumphs of its characters as they navigate a rapidly evolving society. In the aftermath of the Opera War, traditional power dynamics are challenged, and the Russell family finds themselves on the brink of becoming the new elite.
Season 3 promises high-stakes drama, focusing on Bertha Russell’s ambitions to elevate her family’s status, while her husband George embarks on a risky venture that could transform the railroad industry, albeit at substantial personal risk. Meanwhile, the Brook family faces internal strife as Agnes grapples with Ada’s newfound authority as the lady of the house. Peggy, seeking to pursue her career, encounters a charming doctor from Newport, whose family struggles to accept her professional aspirations. As the characters pursue their dreams in New York, they must confront the possibility that ambition might come at the expense of their most valued relationships.
The returning cast for Season 3 includes notable names such as Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, and many others, with the addition of celebrated talents like Nathan Lane and Kelli O’Hara. A comprehensive list of the cast can be explored to reflect on the Broadway connections that enrich the series.
Julian Fellowes, known for his work on Downton Abbey, serves as the creator, writer, and executive producer of the series. The executive production team also features Gareth Neame, David Crockett, Michael Engler, Bob Greenblatt, Sonja Warfield, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, ensuring a blend of creative vision and industry experience.
Smash
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This summer promises jaw-dropping excitement both on screen and on stage with productions like Smash, which centers on the chaotic journey of a group of Broadway professionals as they work towards the premiere of Bombshell, a glamorous musical inspired by the life of Marilyn Monroe. Audiences can expect a rollercoaster of challenges, thrilling musical numbers, and memorable songs, reminiscent of the NBC series that inspired this musical journey.
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