From Men's Health · Evan Romano · · 1m 10s
Matt Damon and David Letterman in HBO’s The Gilded Age
Matt Damon and David Letterman made a surprise cameo in HBO’s The Gilded Age season 4 premiere.
In brief
Matt Damon and David Letterman made a surprise cameo in HBO’s The Gilded Age season 4 premiere. Matt Damon and David Letterman appeared as background actors in HBO’s The Gilded Age season 4 premiere. Originally reported by Men's Health.
The Gilded Age Show
HBO’s The Gilded Age is a show set in New York City during the 1880s exploring rich and old money families.
Matt Damon and David Letterman Cameo
Matt Damon and David Letterman appeared as background actors in the show’s season 4 premiere.
Letterman’s Background Plan
Letterman wanted to make a surprise background appearance since 1977 after seeing a comedian friend in Annie Hall.
Damon and Letterman Collaboration
Damon and Letterman filmed a Netflix interview series episode together, leading to their cameo opportunity.
Showrunner’s Reaction
The Gilded Age showrunner said the idea was 'hysterical' when production supervisor suggested the cameo.
Damon’s Cameo History
Damon has made surprise appearances in movies like Deadpool 2, Thor: Ragnarok, and Eurotrip.
HBO’s Cameo Tradition
HBO has featured surprise appearances like Nebraska’s football coach in Lanterns.
The big picture
Matt Damon and David Letterman appeared as background actors in HBO’s The Gilded Age season 4 premiere.
