Matt Damon and David Letterman Appear as Extras on 'The Gilded Age'
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matt Damon and David Letterman made uncredited background appearances in the Season Four premiere of HBO's The Gilded Age, fulfilling Letterman's longtime dream of being a background actor.
- Letterman was inspired by seeing his friend in the background of Annie Hall and had nearly secured similar roles in other productions but faced timing issues.
- Damon began his acting career as a background extra and eagerly joined Letterman for the cameo, with both actors enjoying the experience on set.
- The Gilded Age, currently in its fourth season, portrays New York high society in the 1880s and has received multiple Emmy nominations for its previous season.
- The seventh season of Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction will include interviews with Damon and other celebrities, premiering later this year on Netflix.
