‘The Madison’: Kurt Russell Joins ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Starring Michelle Pfeiffer
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.
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 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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Very confusing.
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Tired of all the delays, changes in cast and everything "Yellowstone". Very confusing and I totally gave/give up. I will not watch anything that is associated with "Yellowstone" in any way, shape or form. I'm done with Sheridan and Costner who have no consideration for their fans. Enough said!!
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Here we go again with Yellowstone. So tired of everything Yellowstone. Characters leaving, time delays and channel switch to paid for the privilege to watch. Enough already!! Will not watch Yellowstone or anything to do with it even if it is put on regular local TV. Don't want anything to do with Costner (even his new Saga series) or Sheridan. They expect loyalty from fans yet have nothing for their fans. Sign me OUT!!
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Here we go again; Yellowstone BLAH BLAH BLAH! To many different stories about the cast, start up date(s) and they want to put it on pay TV. Enough already until there is a definite date for the scheduled premiere and where it can be viewed. Sheridan should have more consideration for Yellowstone fans. As for me I really do not care and am totally done with anything Yellowstone.
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Landman started off great! Now there's only one episode left on series one and again we have to wait!! Hearing about Madison and I can't even find a answer to when it will air? Seriously tired of having to wait for these shows to be able to watch. Thinking of just bagging all of them and start watching movies. At least I'll know that they are there when I'm ready for them.
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I am kind of confused about the spinoffs??? The Madison does not sound like something I would be interested in, cannot believe that they thought this one up as a replacement to Yellowstone because to me it really isn't and I hope that the original Yellowstone cast members will hold out for a real sequel or spinoff about the Yellowstone ranch and the Dutton family. Would it be interesting to see some of the cast from Yellowstone on The Madison? Maybe, but only if there is also an actual sequel or spinoff with the original cast members separate from The Madison. I know that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly and Luke Grimes all said they would be interested in a spinoff and Luke said on ET definately if Taylor Sheridan is writing it. The first two new episodes, too many scenes of the ranch hands in Texas. We all know that this is a setup for the 6666 spinoff and I get that they want to have some of that in there to introduce it, but it took up way too much of these episodes when I would rather be seeing Kayce, Monica, Tate, Beth, Jaime and Rip. These are the last six episodes of Yellowstone not an introduction to 6666. A few scenes would be ok, but feel that there were too many. They will have plenty of networks to give previews and a pilot. If the ranch does not survive a great sequel would be Kayce, Monica and Tate having their lives at the cabin or still have part of the Dutton ranch intact.
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Kurt Russell has officially joined the cast--- now will definitely give it a go...
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It all ties in. If u watched 1923, when John sr. Dies, his widower moves back to New York. She is pregnant with John sr. baby, a Dutton. She remarried to a McIntosh and John sr. baby was raised a McIntosh, hence the lineage of DUTTON moving back to Montana as a McIntosh. Nothing Sheridan does, does NOT have a tie.
As you know by now the Yellowstone ranch is no more, the prophecy that was spoke in 1883 came to be. The ranch returned to the land after 7 generatios. the family now is having their own spinoffs, but I think u will see them appear in Madison.
Just like with real life families, we all branch off and start our own in many ways
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