A long-planned series from "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes has a new home.
HBO said Thursday it will air the drama, "The Gilded Age," which originally was to be on NBC.
The series is set in late 19th-century America, in which families of immense wealth lived lavishly and exercised social and political influence.
Casting for the yet-to-be-produced, 10-episode project and a debut date weren't announced.
In a statement, Fellowes said "The Gilded Age" will be about ambition and envy but, he added, "most of all, about love."
The central character is an orphaned young woman who gets swept up in the lives of the rich.
"The Gilded Age" is a co-production by HBO and Universal Television, which along with NBC is part of media giant NBCUniversal.
HBO was the best fit for the series, Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks, co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment, said in a statement.
"We love the ambition and scope of 'The Gilded Age,' and after a highly competitive bidding process, ultimately came to the conclusion that HBO is the perfect network for this epic story," the executives said.
Fellowes, who wrote the upcoming "Downton Abbey" movie, is writing "The Gilded Age" and producing it with Gareth Neame and Michael Engler.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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