HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ Casting Babies in Newport for Season 4

Is your little one ready for their closeup? Here's their chance to become a star and be seen by millions.

HBO’s The Gilded Age Looking for Babies in Newport

"HBO’s award-winning series The Gilded Age Season 4 will be back filming in Newport, RI this spring and the production is looking for infants (newborn–five months old) to appear in an upcoming scene," Rhode Island Film shared.

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The hit show is calling for local babies to be featured prominently in a scene.

Your child won't just appear in the background or be heard cooing or crying. Rather, "the baby will portray a newborn held by a principal actor in the HBO series," RI Film added.

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How Much Babies Can Earn on the Show

Casting is open for twins and single babies with varying rates.

• Twins: $500 for eight hours
• Single Baby: $350 for eight hours

This isn't the first time The Gilded Age has reached out to locals. Back in 2024, a casting call went out for locals to don attire from the 1880s as paid background extras.

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How Parents Can Apply for The Gilded Age Casting Call

Those interested must email GildedAge@gwcnyc.com and include the following information:

Subject line: “TG Newport Infant”

• Parent/Guardian name
• Phone number
• Child(ren)'s name(s)
• Child(ren)'s age/date of birth
• Are you local to Newport, RI? If not, where are you located?
• Attach 1-2 current photos of your child(ren)
• Is your child available for all tentative shoot dates?
• What is your child's current clothing sizes?

Tentative filming dates are Wednesday, April 15, Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23.

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