Now casting Season 2 of the HBO historical-drama series The Gilded Age. The story is set in America during the Gilded Age, the millionaire titan boom of the 1880’s in New York City and includes a cast of stars from Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Denee Benton, Simon Jones, Louisa Jacobson, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Thomas Cocquerel, and Jack Gilpin.
The series premiered on January 24, 2022 and was renewed for a second season in February. Filming is taking place in and around the NYC area as well as the Newport, Rhode Island area. The casting directors are seeking locals for paid extra work for scenes that will film in the Albany, Cohoes and Troy, NY areas abnd began back in May 2022. This is a period-piece drama so there will be a required fitting prior to work dates. An open casting call has been scheduled seeking the following: You must have open availability and flexibility.
- PARTY ATTENDEES – Seeking WOMEN 18-60 years old to portray 1880’s Garden Party Attendees. This will be a mix of interior and exterior work. Works 9/16, 9/19, 9/20, 9/26, 9/27, 9/28, 9/29 & 9/30 with COVID testing on 9/6 & 9/14. A required fitting 9/7 or 9/8 (COVID test 9/6). All COVID testing and fittings will be in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Please put “FB Garden Party Attendee” in email subject line.
- WAITER/FOOTMEN – Seeking MEN (height 5’11”-6’2”) 18-35 years old to portray 1880’s Waiter/Footman Types. This will be a mix of interior and exterior work. Works on 9/19 & 9/20 with COVID testing on 9/16. A required fitting 9/12 (COVID test 9/9). All COVID testing and fittings will be in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Please put “FB 1880s Waiter/Footman” in email subject line.
If interested and available, please email gildedage@gwcnyc.com and use appropriate role title in email subject line. Please also make sure to include the following in the body of your email.
- Full name
- If you are a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or not
- Phone Number
- Current sizes: height, weight, jacket, neck x sleeve, waist x inseam, shoes
- THREE current photos. Must be clear and in focus. No hats, No sunglasseses and absolutely NO FILTERS! Please make sure you include a full body photo as well as a selfie so they can clearly see your current look.
- Confirm if you are available to work the above outlined dates as well as full availablility for fitting and COVID test.
- Confirm whether you are an NYC local.
- Confirm that you possess TWO forms of ID can you bring to set to fill out an I9? (If you have a VISA or Employment Authorization Card, please let us know!)
- Confirm you understand the Vax Memo as outlined below.
You can also register at gwci.app/talent
Please note: Everyone must attend a mandatory fitting and mandatory COVID test prior to filming.
Please also note that prior to working on The Gilded Age Season 2, all cast members working in Zone A must be up-to-date with your vaccination against COVID-19 (you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completing your primary vaccination series and up-to-date if eligible individuals have received a booster). Note that all cast members are considered Zone A. Children belonging to an age group for which the FDA has approved or authorized a COVID-19 vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated, as are all guardians and teachers who will accompany children to a production worksite. This will include a child who becomes eligible for a vaccine during their time working on the production. Currently, COVID-19 vaccination is approved for all children ages five and above. A reasonable grace period (as determined by the production CCO) will be allowed for hired cast members who reach an appropriate vaccination eligible age to receive their full vaccine and share proof of the completed series.You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date.
All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production. If you are offered employment on The Gilded Age S2 and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal. Instructions on accessing WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal will be provided after an offer of employment has been extended.
Source: Grant Wilfley Casting