HBO’sThe Gilded Agereturns for season 3 after a two-year wait, but luckilym audiences will be able to catch up with all their favorite characters along with a few new additions to the series' cast.The Gilded Ageseason 3follows the residents of New York City high society into 1884, where the world continues changing fast, and some characters take on more power than ever.The Gilded Age’s season 2 endingsaw Bertha Russell win the opera war, at a cost to her daughter, and Ada Forte become the new head of the Van Rhijn-Brook family.
These events, along with other big changes inThe Gilded Age, set season 3 up to be the biggest yet. Tensions will certainly come to a head between the show’s main characters as new players are introduced. During production, severalcasting updates forThe Gilded Ageconfirmed thatmore recognizable stars would be joining the series.It will be very exciting to see just what those new roles entail, especially considering all the drama already set up forThe Gilded Age’s main cast of characters in the new season.
Carrie Coon As Bertha Russell
Date Of Birth: June 15, 2025
Actor:Carrie Coon was born in Copley, Ohio in 1981 andfirst rose to fame in 2014 while playing Nora Durst inThe Leftovers. Coon has gone on to star inGone Girl, Fargo, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and most recentlyThe White Lotus. Coon has also won a Critics' Choice Award and has been nominated for various others including a Tony Award and an Emmy Award.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Callie Spengler
Character:Carrie Coon returns toThe Gilded Ageseason 3 as Bertha Russell. As in previous seasons, Bertha will be looking to advance her position in high society, particularly through her daughter Gladys this season.
Morgan Spector As George Russell
Date Of Birth: June 09, 2025
Actor:Morgan Spector was born in Santa Rosa, California in 1980, andhe had his breakout role as Victor Dobrynin in the seriesAllegiance. He has also appeared in films such asThe Drop, Boston Strangler, andA Vigilanteand shows likeThe Mist, Homeland, andThe Plot Against America.
The Plot Against America
Herman Levin
Character:Morgan Spector returns toThe Gilded Ageas George Russell. Mr. Russell is the wealthiest character in the series and a shrewd businessman. He is also the husband of Bertha and the father of Larry and Gladys.
Cynthia Nixon As Ada Forte
Date Of Birth: July 15, 2025
Actor:Cynthia Nixon was born in New York in 1966, and began acting as a teenager.Nixon is best known for portraying Miranda Hobbes inSex and the Cityand its spinoff,And Just Like That. She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career and has also starred in several Broadway productions. Nixon has received two Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Grammy.
Sex and the City
Ratched
Gwendolyn Briggs
Character:Cynthia Nixon stars as Ada Forte inThe Gilded Age. After the loss of her new husband, Luke Forte in season 2, Ada is in mourning while at the same time stepping into her new role as the head of the Van Rhijn-Brook family.
Christine Baranski As Agnes Van Rhijn
Date Of Birth: June 02, 2025
Actor:Christine Baranski was born in Buffalo, New York in 1952, andshe had her breakout role as Maryann Thorpe in the seriesCybill, for which she won an Emmy Award. Baranski has worked on numerous TV shows and films, though she is perhaps most recognized for her roles inThe Big Bang Theory, The Good Wife, Chicago, andMamma Mia!.
The Good Wife
Diane Lockhart
Character:Christine Baranski continues portrayingAgnes Van Rhijn inThe Gilded Ageseason 3. Agnes is in a new and uncomfortable position in the new season, as she has lost some authority in her home thanks to Ada’s newfound wealth.
Louisa Jacobson As Marian Brook
Date Of Birth: June 03, 2025
Actor:Louisa Jacobson was born in Los Angeles in 1991, and she began her career with several stage roles.Jacobson is best known for playing Marian inThe Gilded Age, but she has recently starred in the filmMaterialists.
Materialists
Charlotte
Character:Louisa Jacobson’s character, Marian Brook, was a newcomer to New York inThe Gilded Ageseason 1. She has since settled into city life, but after two failed marriage proposals, Marian may be on the lookout for a longer-lasting suitor in season 3.
Taissa Farmiga As Gladys Russell
Date Of Birth: July 15, 2025
Actor:Taissa Farmiga was born in New Jersey in 1994, andshe first rose to fame starring in several seasons ofAmerican Horror Story. She has also gained attention from starring in films such asThe Bling Ring, The Final Girls, andThe Nun.
The Nun
Sister Irene Palmer
Character:Taissa Farmiga returns toThe Gilded Ageseason 3 as Gladys Russell, the daughter of Bertha and George. After season 2’s ending,Gladys seems set to marry the Duke of Buckinghamby her controlling mother, but she will likely push back against Bertha’s rules.
Harry Richardson As Larry Russell
Date Of Birth: June 10, 2025
Actor:Harry Richardson was born in Sydney, Australia in 1993, andhe gained attention for his role as Frank Gresham in the miniseriesDoctor Thorne. Richardson has appeared in several period dramas, includingPoldarkandDunkirk.
Total Control
Jonathan Cosgrove
Character:Harry Richardson will return as Larry Russell inThe Gilded Ageseason 3. The elder Russell child will continue to help Jack with his alarm clock patent which also forginga new romantic connection with Marianthat began at the end of season 2.
Denée Benton As Peggy Scott
Date Of Birth: Jun 17, 2025
Actor:Denée Benton was born in Florida in 1991, and she has been acting in theatrical productions since 2012. Aside from her role inThe Gilded Age,Benton is perhaps best known for playing Ruby Carter in the seriesUnREAL. Benton has also been nominated for a Tony Award and a SAG Award.
Dreams in Nightmares
Z
Character:Denée Benton will return as Peggy Scott inThe Gilded Ageseason 3.Peggy is a talented writer, and after quitting her job atThe Globe, season 3 may see her working more on her novel while maintaining her position as Agnes' secretary.
Blake Ritson As Oscar Van Rhijn
Date Of Birth: June 23, 2025
Actor:Blake Ritson was born in London, England in 1991, andhe found his breakthrough role as King Edward III inWorld Without End. Ritson has appeared in numerous period dramas prior toThe Gilded Age, includingUpstairs Downstairs, Mansfield Park, andEmma. He has also starred in the filmsRocknRollaandHitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Gunther
Character:InThe Gilded Ageseason 3,Oscar may be at a crossroads,owing to the fact that he lost his family fortune at the end of season 2. Oscar will need to make a massive shift in his life to make amends with his mother, Agnes, in season 3.
Simon Jones As Mr. Bannister
Date Of Birth: June 26, 2025
Actor:Simon Jones was born in Wiltshire, England in 1950, and he rose to fame in the role of Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He has also appeared inMiracle on 34th StreetandDownton Abbey,the movie.
Miracle on 34th Street
Downton Abbey
King George V
Character:The Van Rhijns' Britis butler,Bannister and the other household staff attempting to cope with the changes brought by Ada’s rise to head of the householdand the hostility between the two sisters.
Jack Gilpin As Mr. Church
Date Of Birth: August 11, 2025
Actor:Jack Gilpin was born in Virginia in 1951, andhe is best known for appearing in various roles in theLaw & Orderseries. He has appeared in numerous other films and TV shows, includingKate & Allie, Heartburn, Something Wild, Quiz Show, andBillions.
The Blacklist
Mr. Fenberg
Character:Church is the Russell family butler.The Gilded Ageseason 3 will continueChurch managing the various events of the Russell householdwhile keeping an eye out for drama.
Ben Ahlers As John “Jack” Trotter
Date Of Birth: July 15, 2025
Actor:Ben Ahlers was born in Iowa in 1996, andhe had his breakout role as Liam Kelly in the drama seriesThe Villagein 2019. He has appeared in the showsWhen the Streetlights Go OnandChilling Adventures of Sabrina. Most recently, Ahlers appeared as Burton in season 2 ofThe Last of Us.
The Last of Us
Burton
Character:Jack is the footman for the van Rhijn household. With his alarm clock invention in season 2,The Gilded Ageseason 3 will likely see Jack become more involved in the business world.
Celia Keenan-Bolger As Mrs. Bruce
Date Of Birth: June 20, 2025
Actor:Celia Keenan-Bolger was born in Michigan in 1978, and she rose to fame on Broadway.Keenan-Bolger has won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Scout Finch inTo Kill a Mockingbird. She has also guest-starred in shows such asLaw & Order, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, and more.
Blue Bloods
Ellen Turner
Character:As ever, housekeeper Mrs. Bruce will continue to manage the Russells' household, andher romance with Mr. Borden will continue to grow.
Debra Monk As Mrs. Armstrong
Date Of Birth: August 06, 2025
Actor:Debra Monk was born in Ohio in 1949, andshe is most recognizable for her role as Katie Sipowicz inNYPD Blue. She has also appeared inGrey’s Anatomy, Damages, Mozart in the Jungle, and more. Monk has also been awarded a Tony and an Emmy Award.
New Amsterdam
Karen Brantley
Character:Mrs. van Rhijn’s lady’s maid, Armstrong will likely continue to be as contrary as ever inThe Gilded Age season 3.
Kristine Nielsen As Mrs. Bauer
Date Of Birth: June 01, 2025
Actor:Kristine Nielsen was born in Maryland in 1955, andshe is best known for her roles on Broadway. She has been nominated for two Tony Awards. Nielsen has also appeared inSmall Time Crooks, Law & Order, andPolitical Animals.
The Gilded Age
Mrs. Bauer
Character:Mrs. Bauer will return toThe Gilded Ageseason 3 as the van Rhijn household cook. Like the other staff members, she, too, is trying to adjust to the changes in leadership.
Kelli O’Hara As Aurora Fane
Date Of Birth: August 17, 2025
Actor:Kelli O’Hara was born in Oklahoma in 1976, and she is best known for her Broadway and opera performances.O’Hara has been nominated for eight Tony Awardsand won for her performance as Ann Leonowens inThe King and I. On TV she has appeared inBlue Bloods, Masters of Sex, and13 Reasons Why.
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13 Reasons Why
Jackie
Character:Aurora is a member of high society and is related to the van Rhijn-Brook family. She may see even more drama personally unfold inThe Gilded Ageseason 3.
Patrick Page As Richard Clay
Date Of Birth: July 25, 2025
Actor:Patrick Page was born in Washington in 1962, andhe is best known for his roles on Broadway. On-screen Page has appeared inIn The Heights, Spirited, Snow White, Madam Secretary, andSchmigadoon!, among others. He has won a Grammy Award and has been nominated for a Tony and SAG Award.
Schmigadoon!
Octavius Kratt
Character:Clay is George Russell’s ruthless secretary and is helpful to him in business dealings.
Taylor Richardson As Bridget
Date Of Birth: June 26, 2025
Actor:Taylor Richardson was born in Virginia in 2001, andshe is likely best known for her roles as Alicia Abshire inThe Time Traveller’s Wifeand as Babette Eno inAmerican Horror Story. She has also appeared inRise, A Most Violent Year, andEasy Living.
American Horror Story
Babette Eno
Character:Bridget will continue her work as a housemaid for the van Rhijn family inThe Gilded Ageseason 3.
Douglas Sills As Mr. Borden
Date Of Birth: July 02, 2025
Actor:Douglas Sills was born in Michigan in 1960, andhe is best known for his role in the Broadway production ofThe Scarlet Pimpernel. Sills has starred in many productions, includingLittle Shop of Horrors, Into the Woods, The Addams Family, and more.
Mr. Borden/Monsieur Baudin
Character:InThe Gilded Ageseason 3, the faux French cook, Mr. Borden, continues his budding relationship with Mrs. Bruce.
John Douglas Thompson As Arthur Scott
Date Of Birth: 1964
Actor:John Douglas Thompson was born in Bath, England in 1964, andhe is best known for starring as Chief Carter inMare of Easttown. Thompson has also appeared in21 Bridges, The 355, The Bourne Legacy, andTill, in addition to his numerous stage roles.
Till
Moses Wright
Character:Arthur Scott is Peggy’s father. While the two have been at odds at various times in seasons 1 and 2, Peggy and her father will hopefully continue to find common ground inThe Gilded Ageseason 3.
Erin Wilhelmi As Adelheid Weber
Date Of Birth: Unknown
Actor:Erin Wilhelmi is from Kentucky, andshe had her breakout role in 2012 as Alice inThe Perks of Being a Wallflower. Since then, Wilhelmi has appeared inThe Knick, Unsane, andThe Accidental Wolf.
The Accidental Wolf
Ioana
Character:Adelheid Weber is Gladys Russell’s lady’s maid. Weber also has a connection with Jack Trotter, which may continue inThe Gilded Ageseason 3.
