HBO's 'The Gilded Age' Filming Season 4 in Capital Region

Seeking local talent to appear as paid background actors in period attire this June.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:53pm

A striking abstract composition of jagged geometric shapes in bold red and white, conceptually representing the ornate, high-society world of 'The Gilded Age' without any literal imagery.The return of HBO's lavish period drama 'The Gilded Age' to the Capital Region promises a visual feast of opulent costumes and historic settings.Troy Today

The hit HBO historical drama series 'The Gilded Age' is returning to the Capital Region of New York to film its fourth season, with production scheduled to take place in Troy, Schenectady, and Albany starting in June. The show's producers are seeking local talent to serve as paid background actors, with a focus on finding individuals comfortable wearing period-appropriate costumes from the late 19th century.

Why it matters

The Gilded Age's production in the Capital Region provides an economic boost to the local economy through job opportunities and increased tourism, while also showcasing the area's historic architecture and landmarks on a national stage. The show's popularity has also sparked renewed interest in the real-life Gilded Age era and its lasting impact on American society.

The details

Filming for the first three seasons of 'The Gilded Age' took place primarily in Newport, Rhode Island, as well as various locations around Troy and Albany. For the upcoming fourth season, the cast and crew are scheduled to return to the Capital Region from June 9-10 to shoot additional scenes. The show's producers are currently accepting applications from local talent interested in appearing as paid background actors, with a focus on finding individuals who can comfortably wear period-appropriate costumes from the late 1800s.

  • Filming for 'The Gilded Age' Season 4 is scheduled to take place in the Capital Region from June 9-10, 2026.
  • The first three seasons of 'The Gilded Age' were filmed in Newport, Rhode Island, as well as locations around Troy and Albany.

The players

The Gilded Age

An HBO American historical drama series that has run for three successful seasons and is now filming its fourth.

Backstage

A website that is currently accepting applications from local talent interested in appearing as paid background actors in 'The Gilded Age' Season 4.

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What’s next

Interested local talent can apply to be background actors for 'The Gilded Age' Season 4 through the Backstage website.

The takeaway

The return of 'The Gilded Age' to the Capital Region for its fourth season highlights the area's continued appeal as a filming location, providing economic opportunities and showcasing the region's historic architecture and landmarks to a national audience.