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08/09/2025

S3 E1 - We have come full circle exactly one year ago today that it snowed in Troy, NY on August 8, 2024 for filming the winter scene at Scott’s residence on a hot summer day. Here is Denée Benton looking great in her coat & hat taking a break from filming. The next photo is Audra McDonald at the end of the scene - truly looked chilled holding her arms while looking around at the white fluffy (fake) snow. (8/8/24)

This scene of The Gilded Age Season 3 was filmed on 3rd Street in Troy, NY near Washington Park. Season finale airs this Sunday.
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08/07/2025

Here we are - The Gilded Age S1 E6: Beautiful big scene filmed in downtown Troy, NY at Monument Square with lots of background extras, horses and carriages. Peggy Scott and Marion Brook bump into Larry Russell on the street outside Mr White’s architecture office. Marion introduces Larry to Peggy. Peggy turns to the flower cart to smell the roses. Larry confides in Marion to keep a secret. They have a pleasant conversation (church bells ring - nice touch) then Larry tips his hat and leaves. Peggy approaches and says, “He seems nice.” Marion replies, “I think he is nice.” Marion places her hand in the air with two fingers raised to fetch a cab and says, “Here we are.”


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08/06/2025

🌊 Catch the Wave
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07/25/2025

Dr. William Kirkland taking some last minute instruction before entering the Scott’s residence and then Jordan Donica steps out moments later with his hair down, loose tie and without his jacket and props.

To my surprise, he stops in the road then heads straight toward my camera to get into a van and leave the set. Note in a few photos, you can catch a glimpse of the second set next door where another crew was filming interior scenes of Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon) visiting Madame Dashkova (Andrea Martin).

The Gilded Age Season 3 filmed in Troy, NY just before noon last summer on 3rd Street near Washington Park. (8/19/24)
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07/19/2025

If you caught the last episode of The Gilded Age (episode 4) then you know about the ⏰ deal and how these guys will be celebrating in an upcoming episode! I was talking with Prop Dept. outside of Lark Hall early morning last summer when I had a chance meeting with Harry Richardson and Ben Ahlers. They were taking a quick look inside the hall at the set then grabbed a fruit cup and coffee from Craft, met up with Nicole Boydon Bloom then headed to their trailers in Washington Park to get ready for filming. Lark Hall was used as a key location for a big scene with a handful of lead actors and many background actors and actresses. I had just met and spoke with Ben in Troy a few days prior which explains the familiar chitchat in passing. (8/14/24)

Question : Does anyone recognize the mystery girl in full dress and makeup so early before any filming was to begin that day?


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07/12/2025

An animated Bertha Russell (played by Carrie C**n) at an encounter with my camera lens and Ward McAllister (played by Nathan Lane). The tension builds between George and Bertha. Things are getting exciting! Will McAllister help or hinder the situation? Season 3 of The Gilded Age scene was filmed at 116 2nd Street in Troy NY on Russell Sage College campus. (8/20/24)
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07/05/2025

⏰ Three of the main players leaving an important alarm clock meeting. A few you may recognize. Interior shots took place in a historic building on 3rd Street in Troy, NY (08/08/24)

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06/27/2025

My gut tells me we will meet Dr. William Kirkland for the first time during season 3 episode 2 that will air this Sunday when he attends to the very sick, Peggy Scott. Many people have commented they want to see more of Jordan Donica. This is one for the fans when I managed to get this slick shot when Jordan posed for the official HBO photographer on North Church St. in front of the historic Stockade Inn in Schenectady, NY. Wonder if the pinkey ring is a significant detail. (8/15/24)
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06/21/2025

The Gilded Age - Season 3 winter scene (08/08/24)