‘The Gilded Age’ Nominated for Six Emmy Awards

“The Gilded Age,” HBO Max’s opulent historical drama that delves into the high society of New York City in the 1880s, has garnered six Emmy nominations, including a nod for outstanding drama series.

Here’s a concise roundup of everything you need to know about the show’s recent achievements and future prospects:

In 2024, “The Gilded Age” received nominations in the following categories from the Television Academy:

• Outstanding drama series
• Carrie Coon for outstanding lead actress in a drama series
• Christine Baranski for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
• Outstanding period costumes for a series
• Outstanding hairstyling
• Outstanding production design

This season marks a high point for “The Gilded Age,” achieving the most Emmy nominations the show has ever received. Previously, the drama was nominated in 2022 in the outstanding production design category.

Adding to this wave of success, production for Season 3 of “The Gilded Age” has officially commenced. As reported by TV Insider, filming began in early July.

The anticipated plotline for Season 3 captures the turmoil and transformation of the American Gilded Age, a period rife with significant economic and social shifts where fortunes could be made and lost in an instant. According to TV Insider, the societal upheaval sees the New York elite scrambling to adapt. Even those who appear to be in control of the new social order must confront the inevitable costs of such changes.

Season 2 left fans with several unresolved narratives, setting the stage for compelling developments in the upcoming season. Following the death of Ada’s (Cynthia Nixon) husband, Luke, and the financial woes of the Van Rhijns, it seemed the family’s future was at risk. However, in a surprising twist, it was revealed that Luke had secretly accumulated a vast fortune.

This revelation allowed Ada to prevent the Van Rhijn home from being sold, positioning her as the new mistress of the house. This shift will likely heighten tensions between Ada and her sister, Agnes (Christine Baranski).

Moreover, the romance between Larry (Harry Richardson) and Marian (Louisa Jacobson) finally blossomed on screen, concluding Season 2 with a heartfelt kiss. This newfound love is expected to introduce additional drama among the Van Rhijns and the Russells.

Fans can also look forward to new additions to the cast. As previously reported by the Deseret News, four new actors will join “The Gilded Age” in Season 3. Notably, three new characters will be part of the prominent Kirkland family, a significant Black family in Newport:

• Phylicia Rashad as Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland
• Brian Stokes Mitchell as Frederick Kirkland
• Jordan Donica as Dr. William Kirkland
• Victoria Clark as Joan Carlton

These updates promise to bring fresh narratives and intriguing developments to the storied world of “The Gilded Age.”

Source: Television Academy, TV Insider, Deseret News