The Gilded Age Goes Full On Musical With Major S3 Casting Update

Created by Downton Abbey 's Julian Fellowes, The Gilded Age has become one of the most popular period dramas on television. Unexpectedly theatrical and very low stakes for HBO, the show has captured the hearts of many viewers and left them wanting more. Renewed for season 3, The Gilded Age has just announced 4 additions to its star-studded cast.

In the spirit of the recent Tony Awards ceremony, the cast of the show known for gathering the most prominent names in musical theater has been joined by Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark, all of whom are familiar to avid Broadway fans. Here is all you need to know about their characters.

The Gilded Age Season 3 Cast

The third season of HBO's period drama takes viewers back to New York on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution. Following the never-ending feud between the old money aristocrats and the self-made rich, The Gilded Age is sure to bring more drama, more scandal and more stunning costumes to viewers' screens.

While all of the show's original stars, including Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski, are expected to return for another round in New York society, the show continues to strengthen its positions by introducing new characters to the story. 4 more Tony winners and nominees have been added to the cast.

Phylicia Rashad and Brian Stokes Mitchell will star as Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland and her husband, Frederick Kirkland. Frederick, a pastor of a Black church, is one of the prominent figures in the Newport community. His wife, Elizabeth, is a woman of high standards who refuses to compromise on any issue.

Their son, Dr. William Kirkland, is portrayed by Jordan Donica. Inspired by his childhood visit to Arthur Scott's pharmacy, William has grown into a kind-hearted doctor who is much more open-minded than the conservative elders of his family.

Victoria Clark is the only new cast member not related to the Kirkland family. She will play a kind and intelligent woman who comes from old money. Joan Carlton is the mother of Billy Carlton, whom Gladys Russell met at dances and seemed to take a special interest in.

Given Bertha's efforts to match her daughter with a Duke of Buckingham instead, Joan will find herself in a very uncomfortable position with the Russell family. If you are interested in seeing how the Carltons and Kirklands will fit into the show, be sure to keep an eye out for the premiere date.

Source: Variety