Karolina Wojtasik/HBO The Gilded Agehad its season 3 finale on Aug. 10 The series takes inspiration from real-life figures in New York history, like Consuelo Vanderbilt Creator Julian Fellowes doesn't have a "final stopping place" in mind for the show Like George Russell's trains,The Gilded Agekeeps chugging along. In season 3, ratings for the lavish period piececontinued to climb each week, with 20% growth over season 2. The episodes concluded with a dramatic finale on Aug. 10. So it came as no surprise in July 2025 when HBO renewedThe Gilded Agefor a "thrilling" season 4, per Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO drama series and films. "We couldn't be prouder of the undeniable viewership heightsThe Gilded Agehas achieved this season," Orsi said in a statement at the time. "Transporting us to 1880s New York City, [creator] Julian Fellowes and the enormously talented cast and crew have created a 'can't-miss it' entertainment experience from week to week." So, now that season 3 ofThe Gilded Agehas ended, what's next for the HBO drama? Here's everything to know aboutThe Gilded Ageseason 4. Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Yes,The Gilded Agehas been renewed for a fourth season. HBO announced the news on July 28. The confirmation came as the series continued to climb in ratings. According toDeadline,The Gilded Agewas racking up numbers on par with other HBO hits likeThe Last of UsandThe White Lotus. In the season 4 renewal announcement, Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television, said, "Thanks to [Fellowes] and the phenomenally talented cast and crew, each season ofThe Gilded Agedelivers stories rich in drama and history, stellar performances and stunning production value." "Every moment spent in this world and with these characters only deepens our love for the show," Underhill added. "And we're so happy that our partners at HBO and audiences around the world are clamoring for more." Karolina Wojtasik/HBO It has not been confirmed which actors will be filling the opera boxes on the next season ofThe Gilded Age. Season 3's sprawling ensemble consisted ofCarrie Coon, Morgan Spector,Cynthia Nixon,Christine Baranski,Louisa Jacobson, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Denée Benton, Kelli O'Hara, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ben Ahlers, Andrea Martin and many more. PerDeadline, six new cast members were added for season 3: Dylan Baker, Kate Baldwin, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Cumpsty, Bobby Steggert and Hannah Shealy. Karolina Wojtasik/HBO In July 2025, Fellowes toldTV Insiderhe doesn't have a "final stopping place" in mind when it comes to the end of the series. Each season has to "have a satisfactory conclusion given what's taken place within the series, but an open end where we may be going to," theDownton Abbeycreator explained. "That is the sort of double discipline that we write to, really." The drama has taken inspiration — and incorporated — real-life figures from history into its storylines, which could continue in the upcoming season. Farmiga's character, Gladys Russell, appears to beloosely inspired by Consuelo Vanderbilt. In season 3 ofThe Gilded Age, Gladys unhappily marries the Duke of Buckingham. The storyline is similar to Consuelo's real life, as she wed Charles Spencer-Churchill, the ninth Duke of Marlborough, against her wishes. Gladys' parents, George and Bertha Russell, are also experiencing marriage problems. In real life, Consuelo's parents, William and Alva Vanderbilt, divorced in 1895. "Bertha is preemptively trying to make society comfortable for divorced women," Coon toldTV Insiderin July 2025. "We know Bertha, we know that any effort she's making is not entirely altruistic." "There's always something self-serving in that effort," the actress continued, adding that in season 4, "we would explore that possibility." Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Since season 3 just ended, a premiere date for the next season has not been announced. Previously, in December 2023, HBO renewedThe Gilded Agefor a third season, which didn't premiere until June 2025. Karolina Wojtasik/HBO The first three seasons ofThe Gilded Ageare available to stream onHBO Max. Read the original article onPeople
