Nathan Lane Joins Theatre-Stacked Cast of The Gilded Age

Stage and screen favorite Nathan Lane is returning to TV. The three-time Tony winner (and six-time Emmy nominee) has booked two gigs on new shows, including The Gilded Age, which is already stacked with a theatre alum cast including Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Kelli O’Hara.

Deadline reports Lane will play the recurring role of Ward McAllister, a historical figure who often determined which families were deemed worthy of being accepted in high society in a list dubbed “The Four Hundred.” The Julian Fellowes series will debut on HBO at an undetermined date.

In addition, the performer will appear in Hulu’s new comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Lane plays a New York City grocery chain owner in the show, co-created and written by Martin and John Hoffman, following three true crime–obsessed strangers.

Celebrating 3-Time Tony Award Winner Nathan Lane

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Some_Americans_Abroad_Production_Photo_Nathan_Lane_HR — (Standing) Cara Buono, Frances Conroy, Kate Burton, and Nathan Lane (Sitting) Colin Stinton, Ann Talman, Henderson Forsythe, Jane Hoffman, and John Bedford-Lloyd in *Some Americans Abroad*

Nathan Lane and Peter Gallagher in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> HR — Nathan Lane and Peter Gallagher in *Guys and Dolls*

Walter Bobbie, Nathan Lane and J.K. Simmons in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> — Walter Bobbie, Nathan Lane and J.K. Simmons in *Guys and Dolls*

Faith Prince and Nathan Lane in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> — Faith Prince and Nathan Lane in *Guys and Dolls*

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Nathan Lane in <i> Laughter on the 23rd Floor</i> — Nathan Lane in *Laughter on the 23rd Floor*

Mark Linn-Baker, John Slattery and Nathan Lane in <i> Laughter on the 23rd Floor</i> — Mark Linn-Baker, John Slattery and Nathan Lane in *Laughter on the 23rd Floor*

Nathan Lane in <i>Love! Valour! Compassion!</i> — Nathan Lane in *Love! Valour! Compassion!*

A_Funny_Thing_Happened_on_the_Way_to_the_Forum_Ernie_Sabella_ Jim_Stanek_Nathan_Lane_cast_HR — Ernie Sabella, Jim Stanek, Nathan Lane, and cast in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*

Nathan Lane and Mark Linn-Baker in <i>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum</i> — Nathan Lane and Mark Linn-Baker in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*

Leigh Zimmerman and Nathan Lane in <i>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum</i> — Leigh Zimmerman and Nathan Lane in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*

Nathan Lane in <i>The Man Who Came to Dinner</i> — Nathan Lane in *The Man Who Came to Dinner*

Nathan Lane in <i>The Producers</i> — Nathan Lane in *The Producers*

The Producers HR — Gary Beach, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Roger Bart in *The Producers*

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Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in <i>The Producers</i>. HR — Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in *The Producers*.

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Nathan Lane and Burke Moses in <i>The Frogs</i> — Nathan Lane and Burke Moses in *The Frogs*

Nathan Lane in <i>The Frogs</i> — Nathan Lane in *The Frogs*

Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Jessica Stone and Olivia d'Abo in <i>The Odd Couple</i> — Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Jessica Stone and Olivia d'Abo in *The Odd Couple*

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in <i>The Odd Couple</i> — Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in *The Odd Couple*

Nathan Lane in <i>Butley</i> — Nathan Lane in *Butley*

Butley_Prodcution_Photo_Pamela_Gray_Nathan_Lane_HR — Pamela Gray and Nathan Lane in *Butley*

November_Production_Photo_Nathan_Lane_Dylan_Baker_HR — Nathan Lane and Dylan Baker in *November*

November_Production_Photos_Nathan_Lane_Ethan_Phillips_HR — Nathan Lane and Ethan Phillips in *November*

Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin in <i>Waiting for Godot</i> — Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin in *Waiting for Godot*

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