Why ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Is a Big Win for Newport

HBO's The Gilded Age has been renewed for Season 4, which means the Newport Mansions will once again be in the spotlight.

The Gilded Age Returns to Newport

“One of the principal joys of filming The Gilded Age was the discovery of Newport, Rhode Island," Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Lord Julian Fellowes said.

"Not only did I find a beautiful seaside town filled with architectural marvels, but I also met people who were as kind and helpful as any filmmaker could wish," Fellowes said. "I look forward to returning as soon as it can possibly be arranged.”

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Newport Mansions Back in the Spotlight

The Preservation Society of Newport County is also excited for the return.

"The success of The Gilded Age has turned the Newport Mansions into Hollywood stars," CEO and Executive Director Trudy Coxe said. "It also has been a rewarding partnership with HBO, supporting our efforts to preserve these historic house properties."

Clearly, the relationship with HBO is a good one, considering the network keeps going back to the Ocean State for more.

Economic Boost for Rhode Island

"Rhode Island is fortunate because we have superb collaborative partners in both the public and private sectors who enjoy building a positive environment for the creative economy to shine," Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office Steven Feinberg said.

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The Emmy-winning HBO series will soon be filming in the City by the Sea.

"When a series or movie is filmed here, it doesn’t just showcase our incredible state to a global audience; it delivers meaningful economic benefits for local workers and businesses, and it bolsters our vibrant creative community,” House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said.

The increased exposure and boost in tourism are certainly appreciated by locals.

“I hope viewers across the world will appreciate seeing the beauty, culture, and history of our state on screen and be inspired to visit and experience it all in person,” Senate President Valarie J. Lawson said.

So keep your eyes peeled for crews and stars as Rhode Island will once again be featured on screen.

Tourism and Global Attention Grow

"We are grateful to HBO for choosing to make television history here while providing jobs for many local artists and hard-working technicians," Feinberg said. "In addition, the global audience’s enthusiasm for this entertaining series will continue to boost our Ocean State’s $8 billion annual tourism economy for years to come."