The Gilded Age Season 3: Release date, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on June 9, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated June 9, 2025, 11:52 IST
HBO's The Gilded Age is set to return for its highly anticipated third season, bringing more opulent drama, stunning costumes, and intricate social battles to the screens. Created by Julian Fellowes, the mastermind behind Downton Abbey , this period drama set in 1880s New York City has captivated audiences with its clash of old money versus new money. With Season 3 premiering soon, here's everything you need to know about the next chapter of this lavish series. Release Date for The Gilded Age Season 3
The Gilded Age Season 3 is set to premiere on June 22, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO, with episodes available to stream simultaneously on Max. The season will consist of eight episodes, continuing the show's tradition of delivering high-stakes drama. Cast Updates: Returning Stars
The ensemble cast of The Gilded Age Season 3 will see the return of its core players. Here's a breakdown of who's coming back: Returning Cast Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell, the ambitious new-money socialite determined to dominate New York society.
Morgan Spector as George Russell, Bertha's railroad tycoon husband, whose risky business ventures could make or break the family.
Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook, the young protagonist navigating love and societal expectations.
Denée Benton as Peggy Scott, a talented writer tackling racial and social barriers.
Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell, whose arranged marriage prospects spark family conflict.
Harry Richardson as Larry Russell, whose romance with Marian continues to blossom.
Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn, the old-money matriarch struggling with her diminished household authority.
Cynthia Nixon as Ada Forte (née Brook), now the financial head of the Brook household after inheriting a fortune.
Blake Ritson as Oscar van Rhijn, Agnes's scheming son.
Donna Murphy as Mrs. Astor, the gatekeeper of old-money society.
Supporting cast members include Ben Ahlers (Jack Trotter), Kelli O'Hara (Aurora Fane), Audra McDonald (Dorothy Scott), and Nathan Lane (Ward McAllister). Plot: What to Expect in Season 3
The Gilded Age Season 3 picks up after the dramatic Season 2 finale, where Bertha Russell secured a social victory in the Opera War by luring the Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb) to the Metropolitan Opera, but at the cost of promising her daughter Gladys's hand in marriage—an act that enraged her husband, George. The official logline sets the stage: 'The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic and social change, when empires were built, but no victory came without sacrifice.'
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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