Two Stars Exit The Gilded Age Ahead of Season 4

The cast of HBO's period drama, The Gilded Age, is undergoing changes for its upcoming fourth season. Patrick Page, who portrayed George Russell's secretary Richard Clay, and Sullivan Jones, who played New York Globe publisher T. Thomas Fortune, are departing the series. Both actors began as recurring characters in Season 1, were promoted to series regulars for Season 2, and then moved back to recurring roles for Season 3. Their characters had eventful storylines in the most recent season, with Clay facing dismissal and becoming a suspect, while Fortune had a complicated relationship with Peggy Scott.

The departure of these two actors comes as new cast members are set to join the historical drama. Taylor Trensch, James Scully, Dennis Haysbert, and Adrienne Warren are among the notable new additions for Season 4. These newcomers will join the returning ensemble cast. The series, created by Julian Fellowes, continues to generate significant fan interest, with the trailer for Season 4 already amassing millions of views on YouTube, highlighting the anticipation for its November 1 premiere.