While Yellowstone may be over, Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe continues to expand. After a long stretch without updates, The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, is finally gaining momentum, with the major news that Kurt Russell has officially joined the cast.
The screen legend is the latest actor to join the Yellowstone universe, whose cast also includes 1923 actor Danielle Vasinova and Y: The Last Man alum Ben Schnetzer, who was cast as “a rancher,” sparking speculation about whether he might be playing The Madison‘s very own version of Rip Wheeler.
Prior to that announcement, the high-profile series from Sheridan boasted a big-name cast, including star Pfeiffer, Lost alum Matthew Fox, Patrick J. Adams of Suits, Firefly Lane alum Beau Garrett, Amiah Miller, and newcomer Elle Chapman. Kurt Russell was also rumored to be attached to the series, though that casting appears to have halted.
So, what’s the latest with The Madison? Here’s what we know about the series at this time.
What is Yellowstone‘s The Madison about?
Paramount describes The Madison as a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana.
“Michelle Pfeiffer is a remarkable talent who imbues every role with emotional depth, authenticity, and grace,” said Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global co-CEO and president/CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, when her casting was announced. “She is the perfect anchor to the newest chapter of the Yellowstone universe, Madison, from the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan.”
The Madison is executive produced by Sheridan, David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Christina Voros, Michael Friedman, Pfeiffer, and Keith Cox.
Who is in Yellowstone‘s The Madison cast?
The Madison centers on Pfeiffer as far Stacy Clyburn, a wealthy matriarch who moves her family from New York City to Montana in the wake of a life-changing event.
Chapman and Garrett play Pfeiffer’s two daughters, Paige McIntosh and Abigail Reese. Adams plays Russell McIntosh, Paige’s husband. Fox will star opposite Pfeiffer as Paul, “a self-reliant bachelor who loves the outdoors,” according to Deadline.
Here are the official character descriptions provided by Paramount:
Adams will play Russell McIntosh, a young investment banker who has followed the life path set before him from the start.
Chapman will play Paige McIntosh, a somewhat self-centered woman who indulges in a luxurious New York lifestyle provided by her parents and investment banker husband.
Garrett will play Abigail Reese, a resilient and sardonic New Yorker, who is a recently divorced mother of two.
Miller will play Bridgette, Abigail’s eldest daughter.
The Madison is Chapman’s TV debut. Her film debut was in a scene in A Man Called Otto opposite Tom Hanks. Miller recently starred in War for the Planet of the Apes.
Russell joins the series in an unnamed role after more than a year of speculation. According to Variety, character details are being kept quiet at this time, but a source says Russell is set to play the husband of Pfeiffer’s character.
Schnetzer joins the cast as Van, “a salt-of-the-earth and neighborly Montana rancher,” per Variety. Van is the first character announced for the series who seems to be from Montana and not a transplant like the other main characters. While we wouldn’t describe Cole Hauser’s Rip in Yellowstone as neighborly, Van’s description most resembles the archetypes viewers already know from the flagship series.
Schnetzer is known for starring in Y: The Last Man and was recently seen in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem.
1923 actor Danielle Vasinova, revealed that she’s in The Madison in an interview with USA Today in August 2025. Vasinova played Ata Waipa in the first two episodes of 1923 Season 2. In The Madison, she reportedly plays an Indigenous character with an important arc named Kestrel Harris.
“I got an audition for 1923, so I put that on tape, and then a week or two later, I got another audition for The Madison,” Vasinova told USA Today. “I was like, ‘Is this even possible?’ Two roles, back to back in the Taylor Sheridan universe.”
While details about her character and the show are still being kept under wraps, Vasinova shared, “To me, she [Harris] represents Mother Earth. There are a lot of different facets to her. She’s grounded, caring, loving, wild, and free.”
When does Yellowstone‘s The Madison premiere?
Production on The Madison is reportedly began in August 2024 in Montana, New York City, and Texas. A premiere date has not been confirmed, but USA Today reported in its interview with Vasinova that it’s coming out either in late 2025 or early 2026.
Will Yellowstone‘s original cast be in The Madison?
When it was known as 2024, The Madison got a series order in Fall 2023 from Paramount and was reportedly going to feature appearances from original Yellowstone cast members Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Luke Grimes. Matthew McConaughey was attached to star. There is no update on whether or not Reilly, Hauser, and Grimes will appear in The Madison.
What other Taylor Sheridan Yellowstone shows are in the works?
Y: Marshals, a CBS series centered on Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), is currently in production with a planned 2025–26 midseason premiere. A new Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) show is also in the works, while 6666 was announced as another spinoff years ago and has been radio silent for a long time. The same goes for the reported 1944 spinoff.
Outside of the Yellowstone universe, series such as Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown continue to keep Sheridan’s name at the forefront of the television landscape.
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