HBO is known for releasing engaging and thriving historical series. Be it Downtown Abbey or Gentleman Jack, the platform is home to popular series. Among all the historical shows, The Gilded Age is one of the recent additions. The series has been well-received by critics and bagged favorable reviews as well. Portraying American history, along with highlighting the then-prevailing issues, is something that is the most captivating aspect. The drama debuted on HBO in 2022. Interestingly, the initial broadcasting partner was NBC, but The Gilded Age shifted to HBO because of unknown reasons. Moreover, fans are highly anticipating the release of the second installment. Here’s what we know about The Gilded Age Season 2!

Written and created by Julian Fellowes, the drama series is set in that era when technological progress and economic factors clashed with each other. The conflict between the New Money family and Old New York has made the audience immerse in it. Well, The Gilded Age is praised for its portrayal of 19th-century New York, where upper-class societies dominated. Apart from the conflicts of different classes, servants also go through a journey of ups and downs. Besides this, the ensemble cast, led by Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector, has generated a handful of promising characters. On top of that, the series has proved to be a major hit for HBO, thereby increasing fans’ curiosity.

Will There Ever Be The Gilded Age Season 2?

The first season of The Gilded Age was released on January 24, 2022. It took about two years to arrive on the screens as the project was announced back in 2019. The delay could have been due to the shift in the network. Moreover, the unexpected change in the platform was not addressed by the officials. Nevertheless, as soon as Bertha Russell and George Russell took over the story, gossip for season 2 spread quickly. The audience was so delved into the story that their wait for the sophomore installment was about to exceed the limit until HBO showed up with an update.

A month after the release of the debut season, HBO picked the drama for a follow-up. In February 2022, The Gilded Age Season 2 was officially announced. In a public statement made by the Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, Francesca Orsi, it was quite clear how the Gilded Age family impressed its audience. She also said that the platform would feel proud to continue its journey with the talented team of the period drama. Apart from this, HBO took to Twitter and stated the return of The Gilded Age.

According to the media insiders, the filming for season 2 commenced officially in May 2022. Therefore, it will take not take much time to enter the post-production phase. Well, here comes an interesting fact. Although fans were in a dilemma about whether or not the series would return, the team had already planned for a sequel even before the announcement. So, it seems like The Gilded Age season 2 is going to be bigger and more interesting than before.

Is The Gilded Age Based On A True Story?

Despite the popularity of the HBO period drama, fans are still perplexed about whether The Gilded Age is inspired by a true story or not. Well, the series is not based on a true story and is completely fictional. The screenplay, written by Fellowes, consists of no true or real-life incidents. However, some characters are reported to represent certain realities.

Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, played by Donna Murphy, had prominent relevance in the 19th century. She was a socialite who became the wife of new money William Backhouse. In the series, the on-screen couple was estranged, and Caroline mostly appeared with Ward McAllister. The latter was essayed by Nathan Lane. The next on the list are the characters played by the lead actors, Bertha and George Russell. After going through the story, it seems like these two characters are apparently based on the lives of Alva and William K. Vanderbilt. Originally, Alva belonged to Atlanta and was determined to gain her social status back following the Civil War. On the other hand, it is possible that if Bertha resembles Alva, George could have been similar to William Vanderbilt.

Which Actors Will Return In The Next Season?

As far as the cast of the upcoming season is concerned, Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector are bound to return in their respective roles. Louisa Jacobson will again play the character of Marian Brook, while Taissa Farmiga is expected o step in the shoes of Peggy Scott. The other actors who are confirmed to be a part of The Gilded Age Season 2 are Blake Ritson, Kelli O’Hara, Donna Murphy, Kelley Curran, and many others. Nonetheless, more details on the cast will be out after HBO releases some of the first-look images from the sets of the drama.

The Gilded Age Season 2: Release Date

HBO Max released a trailer that revealed an important update concerning the release date. According to the short clip, the forthcoming season will be coming back to the screens in 2023. However, a confirmed and exact date for the same is yet to be declared. The video shows Miss Marian Brook and Ada Brook sharing a few words. Ever since the clip had dropped, no concrete updates about the release date have followed to date. Stay tuned to TECH RADAR 247 for more details!