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Matt Damon and David Letterman Make Surprise Appearances in The Gilded Age

HBO's The Gilded Age opened its fourth season with unexpected appearances by Matt Damon and David Letterman.

By Ledger Staff · Originally reported · Posted

David Letterman at the 2015 Indianapolis 500; archival photograph, not a still from The Gilded Age
David Letterman at the 2015 Indianapolis 500; archival photograph, not a still from The Gilded Age · Sarah Stierch · Cropped and resized · CC BY 4.0

HBO's The Gilded Age opened its fourth season with unexpected appearances by Matt Damon and David Letterman. The two entertainers appeared briefly during the season premiere, which debuted November 1.

Their appearance occurs during a scene featuring two gentlemen crossing paths early in the episode. The unannounced cameos were among the surprises featured in the drama's return.

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