"I would say Turner": When The Gilded Age cast engaged in an amusing round of 'most likely to' game

The cast of HBO's The Gilded Age traded their upper-class theatrics for a back burner to participate in a real, laugh-out-loud game of "Most Likely To"— and the responses were as entertaining as they were insightful. In a video uploaded to YouTube by Max, the cast of the show, renowned for their fashionably dressed 1880s costumes, revealed an altogether more restrained and laid-back side.

When asked who is most likely to appear in the tabloids. Cynthia Nixon replied,

"I would say Turner."

This backstage augmentation was a fan's delight because it revealed to them the social interaction between the cast members offstage. Although the questions were witty and intended to be humorous, actors did not mind linking the humorous questions with the characters on stage. The overlap between reality and performance contributed to the humor and improvisation throughout the session.

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Actors steal the spotlight in a personality game

When asked,

"Who's most likely to drunk dial an ex?"

The names that surfaced were Oscar, Jack, and Larry. Some remained in character when answering, but some burst out laughing at how easy it was for them to break into calling out non-existent characters.

Turner's on-screen alter ego, Kelley Curran, accompanied her good-naturedly, laughing with her co-stars as they jokingly badgered her on-screen persona's misdeeds. Turner's name was mentioned so frequently that it bordered on a quasi-roast of her duplicitous character. It wasn't just the drama question that carried her name.

On "Who is most likely to start a TikTok trend?"

There were some of the actors who called out Bertha's personality, half-joking that she would be just irresistible.

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Fiction overflows into daily life with continuing character references

Although the game was meant to be based on The Gilded Age actors' real lives, it quickly appeared certain that the majority of the cast continued to view the world in terms of character. They would resort to speaking of their characters when asked to provide a real-life habit, talent, or peculiarity.

For instance, when questioned about,

"Most likely to be a homewrecker?"

Turner's name again popped up.

"Turner. It's Turner.Turner. Well, I was going to say Turner, but she's already wrecked a few homes."

Merging fact and fiction gave the session a spontaneous appeal.

The frequent crossover between character and actor of The Gilded Age reinforced just how invested these performers are in their roles. Whether it's Baranski’s stoic portrayal of Agnes van Rhijn or Cynthia Nixon’s composed Ada Brook, each actor appeared deeply attached to their part in The Gilded Age. Even when engaging in a modern-day social media game, the cast couldn’t help but view each other through their characters’ traits.

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Session highlights: Humor, honesty, and effortless camaraderie

The whole cast of The Gilded Age, from Christine Baranski to Cynthia Nixon, Denée Benton to Louisa Jacobson, Morgan Spector to Taissa Farmiga, and all those in between, participated in the exercise with evident relish.

There was no tension or competition in this session to give the viewers a real sense of how well the actors connect. Rather, it showcased a cast that obviously enjoys working together—a perk for a show like The Gilded Age, where ensemble scenes are the true highlights. They were comfortable with each other, and the fact that they teased themselves as well as each other only made the playfulness of the video more enjoyable to watch.

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The Gilded Age's legacy goes beyond the screen

Even though the video was unscripted and spontaneous, it managed to capture the essence of The Gilded Age—rich characters, humorous banter, and suggestive subtlety in relationships. Seeing the actors make fools of themselves yet seamlessly fall into character, even half-heartedly, showed how entertaining the world of the show is.

The character Turner was name-dropped over and over again—to the more rowdy or combustible prompts, no less—is a testament to how much some personality types stick. As a personality, Turner adds tension, hope, and a twist to the story. During real-life interactions between the actors, the same personality is the go-to joke, a testament to how much she has integrated into the history of the show and into their own shared experience.

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In the end, the "Most Likely To" segment was far more than a flippant aside from the show's scripted program—it was a window into how close the actors are to the characters and themselves. From jestingly placing blame at Turner's feet to actually calling out one another for having bad habits, the video revealed a unified, vibrant company that is life to the drama they act out on television.

The Gilded Age also gave the audience a glimpse of the actors' human side. Offstage, in their everyday lives sans corsets, cravats, and noblesse oblige, but as a group of professionals who do genuinely enjoy one another's company and aren't afraid to laugh at themselves or Turner when the situation demands it.

Also read: The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 3 recap: The Duke demands a dowry, Ada asserts herself, and Peggy rethinks her romance with William Kirkland