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Vogue
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
‘It's So Fun and Freeing to Take Up This Much Space': Louisa Jacobson on Her Breakout Year
The day that Louisa Jacobson and I are scheduled to chat over Zoom is a big one, for both New York and Jacobson herself. We're meeting on the second day of a record-breaking heatwave, the culminating week of Pride Month, and, as it happens, the one-year anniversary of Jacobson publicly coming out. The third season of HBO's The Gilded Age, in which Jacobson plays Marian Brook, a doe-eyed newcomer to late-1800s Manhattan high society, premiered a few days prior. And the night before, Zohran Mamdani clinched a historic victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral primary. 'I ranked Zohran as number one,' says Jacobson. 'So, yay…I'm really excited. It's a very cool breakthrough moment in New York politics.' Mamdani's win also coincided with the American premiere of Trophy Boys—a play written by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by Danya Taymor—off-Broadway, at MCC Theatre. In it, Jacobson and the rest of the AFAB cast don drag to play an all-boys senior debate team as they prepare to face their sister school in the final battle of their high school careers. The task? Arguing the affirmative for the prompt that 'feminism has failed women.' 'The opportunity during Pride Month to be doing drag and doing a show like this is so cool,' says Jacobson. 'And to investigate gender as performance and dive-deep into exploring the more masculine parts of myself, as well.' She also notes that this kind of drag is the reverse of what is usually represented in popular culture. 'We don't see it as often as we see queens, you know? I think it's less digestible. I think people don't always understand how to receive it…So I think we were batting up a little bit with that, but it's been really fun.' Even as it navigates themes of privilege, toxic masculinity, and the nuances of sexual assault allegations, the play still manages to feel boisterous and campy. It even has one horny dance break, in which all the boys gyrate to Pretty Ricky's 2005 hit 'Grind With Me'—making literal the already effectively masturbatory nature of their debate. As the quartet humps chairs, doms desks, and spanks the air, it's clear their intellectualizing is merely a coping mechanism for that specific, liminal teen space of extreme lust exacerbated by a maddening lack of experience.
Vogue
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
55 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘The Gilded Age' Season 3 Premiere
All right, I confess; I didn't keep up religiously with Season 2 of The Gilded Age—maybe because I was getting my Cynthia Nixon fix from And Just Like That… and my Carrie Coon fix from The White Lotus (and my Christine Baranski fix from obsessively rewatching Mamma Mia!, but I digress). Now, though, the HBO show is back for its third season, and I am absolutely locked in, even if I'm having a little trouble remembering some of the characters' names and/or general deals. Let's dive in, shall we? Horse-drawn carriages! Mr. Russell's beard is so on-point. Ah, the picturesque majesty of snow in New York, before it turns to slush and gets completely disgusting. Would be nice right about now! 'We've had some changes.' I'll say! Time for Cynthia Nixon's temperance meeting! Yes, Christine Baranski! Call it 'absurd'! Get her ass! Christine and Cynthia are really showcasing the range of bangs types here (straight vs. curly). Oh, hell yeah, 'Mr. Sargent' is coming by to paint! This is like when they casually reference Picasso in Titanic. Taissa Farmiga's little fur capelet is fabulous. No offense, The Gilded Age props/set design team, but this snow looks fake as hell. There's our girl Louisa Jacobson! In powder blue, no less! New York used to be so pretty before we, as a culture, ruined it. Miners' strike? There is power in a union, baby! 'I prefer to pick them off one by one.' Likely thing for a union-busting boss to say! It's weird that some people on this show are doing Little Period Voices and some aren't. Obsessed with Mr. Sargent's naughty little smock. Portrait of Madame X shoutout! One of the all-time art-historical babes! Yay, Denée Benton's novel is getting published! I need a supercut of just Cynthia and Christine fighting. 'Those who partake in alcohol are destined to the fury of hell.' Welp! God, Louisa's looking blonde as hell. OMG, this corset top over a turtleneck? Go off, Gladys. Ugh, Aurora, I hate your husband. You should, too! She's exactly right in not granting him a divorce, IMO. Was the word 'shady' being used in this context back then? 'I never thought I would be glad to have no children.' It happens! 'If you want to marry me and I want to marry you, we're already engaged.' Well, not exactly, bro. Where's the ring? Hot lemon and honey sounds so good right now. Cynthia dropping the hammer on her lodger! I love it. LMAO at Christine saying that the 'Female Normal and High School' sounds like a mistranslation. Aw, I love this brother-sister chat moment. Kind of weird that it's in Gladys's bed, but I guess they didn't have that many places to hang out? In…their mansion? I'm obsessed with the various and sundry robes of The Gilded Age. See, Denée and Louisa hanging out in a bedroom I can totally get behind. (Not in a gay way! Just in a gal-pals-at-a-sleepover way!) Oh no, someone's snitching on Gladys! 'In this house, nothing is accepted that isn't proposed by Mrs. Russell.' Tea. These boots Adelheid is lacing are sort of…gorgeous? Man, talk about laying down the law. 'In America, you don't have to live like your parents lived.' In theory, sure. Never has a man looked so sad in a bowler hat. Oh no, Denée definitely isn't feeling better! Was consumption still a thing during this time period? Man, I really should have studied for, like, any of my history classes throughout my 16 years of education. Jesus, the doctor's too racist to treat Denée? Even with all of these women's money? 'What I feel for Billy is real.' Sure. 'I'm not a girl! Not anymore! When will you see that?' What an ideal time for a Britney needle drop. Damn, Carrie calling Billy a 'worthless nonentity' goes crazy hard. I need to interview the horse actors on this show. And with that…it's a wrap on Episode 1 of Season 3! Welcome back, my little women!
Forbes
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Gilded Age' Season 3 Release Schedule—When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Harry Richardson and Louisa Jacobson The Gilded Age HBO's beloved period drama The Gilded Age returned for its highly anticipated third season on June 22. With more romance, shifting power dynamics between the old guard and the nouveau riche and plenty of dramatic twists, there's a lot to look forward to on Sunday nights this summer. In Season 3 of The Gilded Age, 'the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society," according to the logline. 'Bertha sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights while George risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionize the railroad industry — if it doesn't ruin him first.' Meanwhile, across the street at the Brook household, chaos erupts after Agnes refuses to accept Ada's new position as lady of the house. 'Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career. As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear,' the synopsis continues. Series regulars Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Morgan Spector, and Carrie Coon are back for the next chapter. Meanwhile, newcomers will be played by Jordan Donica, Andrea Martin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hattie Morahan, Leslie Uggams, Merritt Wever, Bill Camp and Phylicia Rashad. Jacobson, who portrays Marian Brook, told People in February 2025 to expect 'a lot of plot twists' in Season 3. 'It's gonna keep you on your toes,' the actress teased. That sentiment was echoed by Coon (a.k.a. Bertha Russell), who told the magazine in August that she was 'really shocked by a couple of the twists we have coming. So that was thrilling." She continued, "They keep surprising me. I haven't even seen all the scripts yet, so I am eager to be surprised." As for its critical reception,Variety's TV critic Alison Herman called the third installment 'the best season yet,' adding that it 'recalibrates The Gilded Age into a show that's more dramatic in some areas and more lighthearted in others than it's been in the past.' Read on to learn everything to know about The Gilded Age Season 3, including the release schedule, episode count, how to watch, the status of Season 4 and more. When Do New Episodes Of The Gilded Age Season 3 Come Out On HBO And Max? Carrie Coon in The Gilded Age Season 3. New episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3 air every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. Season 3, Episode 2, titled "What the Papers Say,' is scheduled to be released on Sunday, June 29. How Many Episodes Are In The Gilded Age Season 3? Gilded Age Season 3 There will be a total of eight episodes in The Gilded Age Season 3, which is the same amount as the second season. The first season of the period drama had the most, with 10 episodes. What Is The Gilded Age Season 3 Release Schedule? Taisa Farmiga and Carrie Coon in The Gilded Age Season 3. Following the Season 3 premiere on June 22, new episodes of The Gilded Age will drop every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and stream on Max, leading up to the season finale on August 10. Check out the full The Gilded Age Season 3 release schedule with available episode titles, below. How To Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 On Cable Audra McDonald and Denée Benton in The Gilded Age Season 3. New episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3 will air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. You can watch the period drama by subscribing to HBO through your TV provider, which also gives you access to the channel's full lineup of programming. How To Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 On Streaming Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski in The Gilded Age Season 3. Season 3 of The Gilded Age is also available to stream on Max. To watch, you'll need a subscription to Warner Bros.' streaming service. Max currently offers three plans: the ad-supported plan for $9.99 per month, the ad-free plan for $16.99 per month, and the ultimate ad-free plan for $20.99 per month. Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Max starting at $9.99. If you use a live TV streaming service like DirecTV or YouTube TV, you can add Max as an extra. Both platforms currently have special offers available. Christine Baranksi and Louisa Jackson in The Gilded Age Season 3. Max isn't offering a free trial for new subscribers at the moment. However, the platform's website says that if a 'subscription plan or promotional offer includes a free trial, you'll see mention of the free trial when you sign up.' For example, Amazon Prime sometimes offers a seven-day free trial for its Max add-on. To see if the deal is available, log into your Prime account and check if you can add Max at no cost for the trial period. After the week ends, the Max add-on will automatically renew at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. DoorDash also has an ongoing promotion that gives DashPass members a free annual subscription to Max. That means you can get Max (with ads) at no extra cost when you sign up for a DashPass Annual Plan membership in the U.S. Will The Gilded Age Return For Season 4? Morgan Specter, Carrie Coon and Harry Richardson in The Gilded Age Season 3. Recently, HBO has been known to renew its popular series before the next season premieres (e.g., The Last of Us and House of the Dragon). Unfortunately, The Gilded Age hasn't received that treatment yet from the network. HBO has not yet made any announcements regarding Season 4 of The Gilded Age, a rep confirmed to USA Today. At a press conference to promote Season 3, actor Julian Fellowes gave a vague answer when he was asked about the potential for a fourth season. 'You have as much idea as we do, that I will say,' he said, according to Decider. 'I always love it though, as I was saying yesterday, you always ask these questions, knowing you're not going to get a decent answer. And I never really quite understand why, unless it's just the fun of us saying we're not going tell you! But we don't know either at the moment.' Actress Denée Benton then pleaded with the reporters in the room and mouthed, 'Please watch and help us," the site reported. Stay tuned for updates. Watch the official trailer for The Gilded Age Season 3 below.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Gilded Age' Season 3 is the best and boldest we've seen from the HBO hit show
Now that the world of The Gilded Age has been firmly established, Season 3 of the HBO show (on Crave in Canada) takes a strong step to expand the scope of its storytelling. In a absorbing and satisfying new season, with an ensemble cast that includes Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson and Ben Ahlers, the period drama is a delight. The show from Julian Fellowes raised the stakes in Season 2, but Season 3 includes more bold choices for many characters, including fan favourite Peggy Scott (Denée Benton), whose story was more overlooked that fans desired back in Season 2. From death, divorce, love and potential financial ruin, it's a delightful eight episodes. The Gilded Age is available to watch on Crave in Canada (Max in the U.S.), with weekly episodes on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET. There are eight episodes in Season 3 of the show. The new season of The Gilded Age takes place just months after the end of Season 2, with the first scenes showing a snowy New York. Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) and Larry Russell (Harry Richardson) have to keep their relationship a secret, trying to wait for the time when they be honest about their courting, since Marian was previously engaged. Meanwhile, Agnes Van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) is struggling with the power flip with her sister Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon), now that Ada is the one with money. Across the street at the Russell household, Bertha (Carrie Coon) is ready to marry off her daughter Gladys (Taissa Farmiga) to the Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb), but Gladys is in a secret relationship with Billy Carlton (Matt Walker). They want to get engaged, but it seems like an impossible task to go against Bertha. George (Morgan Spector) is largely focused on his work acquired land to build the railroad, but he's not particularly on board for Bertha's plans for their daughter. Peggy and her parents, Dorothy (Audra McDonald) and Arthur (John Douglas Thompson), get a more robust story in Season 3, particularly when Peggy meets a handsome doctor, William Kirkland (Jordan Donica), and the journalist's love life starts to blossom. Peggy also meets his wealthy parents, Elizabeth (Phylicia Rashad) and Frederick (Brian Stokes Mitchell). The Gilded Age always faced the challenge of establishing a robust story with so many characters, and Season 3 does so at a series best. Playing in both the historical and fantasy space, you've never felt so invested in these characters. Throughout the eight episodes, the stakes just grow, leading to a particularly compelling finale, which we won't spoil, but we'll tease that it feels like a fitting, but curious, end to the season. Season 3 allows us to see far more conversations about race and discrimination, and the fight for more rights for women, including divorce. The story is firmly planted in the disparity in power between men and women, explored in an anger-inducing but effective way throughout the season. While also giving us a more fully formed and significant narrative of the Black elite, expanding that part of the story in a really necessary way. The performances continue to be nothing short of spectacular across the board, from the actors who appear throughout the whole season, to the ones we see only for moments in time. That includes Jack Trotter's (Ben Ahlers) story as he continues with his alarm clock-making, which on the surface may seem incredibly silly, but it's just perfectly charming. Mr. ad Mrs. Russell continue to be a highlight, as are Ada and Agnes, with the actors continuing to have infectious on-screen chemistry. And in Season 3, they have even more juicy storylines to play with. Overall, this season feels satisfyingly intricate in how each episode has been crafted. Just when you think you may be done with the stories about the wealthy and powerful, even in the 1880s, Fellowes gives you a good reason to hit play on The Gilded Age again for Season 3.
Forbes
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Time Does ‘The Gilded Age' Season 3 Come Out? Here's How To Watch
Harry Richardson and Louisa Jacobson The Gilded Age HBO's beloved period drama The Gilded Age returns for its highly anticipated third season on June 22. With more romance, shifting power dynamics between the old guard and the nouveau riche and plenty of dramatic twists, here's everything you need to know about watching the new episodes. In Season 3 of The Gilded Age, 'the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society," according to the logline. 'Bertha sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights while George risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionize the railroad industry — if it doesn't ruin him first.' Meanwhile, across the street at the Brook household, chaos erupts after Agnes refuses to accept Ada's new position as lady of the house. 'Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career. As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear,' the description continues. Louisa Jacobson, who portrays Marian Brook, told People in February 2025 to expect 'a lot of plot twists' in Season 3. 'It's gonna keep you on your toes,' the actress teased. That sentiment was echoed by Jacobson's co-star Carrie Coon (a.k.a. Bertha Russell), who told the magazine in August that she was 'really shocked by a couple of the twists we have coming. So that was thrilling." She continued, "They keep surprising me. I haven't even seen all the scripts yet, so I am eager to be surprised." As for its critical reception so far, Variety's TV critic Alison Herman called the third installment 'the best season yet,' adding that it 'recalibrates The Gilded Age into a show that's more dramatic in some areas and more lighthearted in others than it's been in the past.' What Time Does The Gilded Age Season 3 Premiere On HBO And Max? Carrie Coon in The Gilded Age Season 3. Season 3 of The Gilded Age premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, June 22, on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max. Only the first episode of Season 3 will drop during the premiere on June 22. New episodes will air weekly on Sundays, leading up to the finale on August 10. How To Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 On Cable Audra McDonald and Denée Benton in The Gilded Age Season 3. New episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3 will air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. You can watch the period drama by subscribing to HBO through your TV provider, which also gives you access to the channel's full lineup of programming. How To Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 On Streaming Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski in The Gilded Age Season 3. Season 3 of The Gilded Age is also available to stream on Max. To watch, you'll need a subscription to Warner Bros.' streaming service. Max currently offers three plans: the ad-supported plan for $9.99 per month, the ad-free plan for $16.99 per month, and the ultimate ad-free plan for $20.99 per month. Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Max starting at $9.99. If you use a live TV streaming service like DirecTV or YouTube TV, you can add Max as an extra. Both platforms currently have special offers available. Can You Watch The Gilded Age Season 3 For Free? Christine Baranksi and Louisa Jackson in The Gilded Age Season 3. Max isn't offering a free trial for new subscribers at the moment. However, the platform's website says that if a 'subscription plan or promotional offer includes a free trial, you'll see mention of the free trial when you sign up.' For example, Amazon Prime sometimes offers a seven-day free trial for its Max add-on. To see if the deal is available, log into your Prime account and check if you can add Max at no cost for the trial period. After the week ends, the Max add-on will automatically renew at $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. DoorDash also has an ongoing promotion that gives DashPass members a free annual subscription to Max. That means you can get Max (with ads) at no extra cost when you sign up for a DashPass Annual Plan membership in the U.S. Watch the official trailer for The Gilded Age Season 3 below.
