Yellowstone 1923
Jacob Dutton
Harrison Ford
Cara Dutton
Helen Mirren
Spencer Dutton
Brendan Sklenar
William McDowell
Robert Patrick
Donald Whitfield
Timothy Dalton
When Paramount+ announced a new Taylor Sheridan series in the Yellowstone universe, fans were naturally excited. They have been following the Dutton family since the first episode of the Kevin Costner-led record-breaking series dropped in June 2018, so when Sheridan went back in time with 1883, fans were all on board.
When word came that the Dutton story would continue with a new series set 40 years later, fans were again excited and wanted to know just what Yellowstone 1923 was all about – let us help with that.
THE YELLOWSTONE 1923 CAST STARS HARRISON FORD AND HELEN MIRREN
It is always big news when Taylor Sheridan brings his stories to the small screen. So, when the idea of Yellowstone 1923 hit, the anticipation went through the roof. When it was announced that two legends were joining and leading the cast, well, it was music to fans’ ears.
Yellowstone 1923 is led by Academy Award nominee and everyone’s favorite Star Wars rascal (sorry Luke, Leia, and Lando) Harrison Ford. The 80-year-old legend, who just finished his fifth go-around as Indiana Jones, is joined by the 77-year-old Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren. Like all Yellowstone fans, we were sold.
Ford plays Jacob Dutton, the brother to James Dutton (Tim McGraw from 1883), and who is now the patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch. Mirren plays Cara Dutton, Ford’s wife, the matriarch of the ranch, and a fierce protector of everything she loves. They were joined by some other solid actors.
JAMES BADGE DALE, DARREN MANN, AND MARLEY SHELTON ARE ALSO IN THE CAST
First up is James Badge Dale, in the Yellowstone 1923 cast as John Dutton Sr. He is the oldest nephew to Jacob and Cara and is Jacob’s right-hand man. Dale is known for his roles on the hit TV series 24, The Pacific, The Grey, and Iron Man 3.
Joining Dale was also Darren Mann as Jack Dutton, John Dutton Sr.’s son who loves everything about ranching and, like most Duttons, is extremely loyal to the family. Mann is a relative newcomer to Hollywood without many credits to his name. He is best known for playing Luke Chalfant in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Michelle Randolph plays Elizabeth Strafford. She is described as being feisty and very capable and is ready to join the Dutton family through marriage. She sounds like she will be a perfect fit.
Marley Shelton joined the cast as Emma Dutton, John Dutton Sr.’s wife. She is also the mother to Jack Dutton and if her name rings a bell, perhaps it should. Shelton is best known for her role in the classic film, The Sandlot, where she played lifeguard Wendy Peffercorn, the straw that stirred Michael “Squints” Palledorous’s drink.
Two others in Yellowstone 1923 cast are Sebastian Roché (General Hospital, The Vampire Diaries) as Father Renaud, who is the headmaster of a school for American Indians. Brian Geraghty (Big Sky) is also on hand as Yellowstone’s loyal foreman. It is a stacked cast.
Of course, you can’t have a Yellowstone series without someone who will give the Dutton’s a run for their money (or land, in this case), and “James Bond” is on hand to do just that.
In this instance, “James Bond” is Timothy Dalton, and he plays Donald Whitfield, a man who is powerful, wealthy, and not lacking in confidence. He uses intimidation to get what he wants and for the most part, he always gets what he wants.
YELLOWSTONE 1923 TAKES PLACE AT THE END OF PROHIBITION AND THE BEGINNING OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION
The story follows this newer generation of the Dutton family, which is dealing with “pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression” which “all plague the mountain west and the Duttons who call it home.”
The series is not solely set in Montana. Because of the various plot lines, the stories also touch on the first World War and the effects it has had on the Dutton family. This required Sheridan to not only set up production in Montana, but also took crews to South Africa, Tanzania, and Malta, to get the scope he was seeking.
With the show’s timing set during the aftermath of World War I and prior to the Stock Market Crash, these larger world events are wrapped into the story.
But on a low level, the beats are similar to the main series in that the Duttons are fighting their own family wars on multiple fronts. There are local sheep herders who are at odds with the family, corrupt law enforcement, and of course, the local Native American population that all become central to the story.
YELLOWSTONE 1923 PREMIERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2022 AND SEASON 2 IS IN THE WORKS
The next chapter is coming soon. Although there are a few fans who are not pleased with the fact that the series will only premiere on Paramount+, they will get their first look at it when Yellowstone 1923 arrives on December 18, 2022. In another bit of bad news, Paramount+ will be holding off on the second episode until January 1, 2023.
While the bad news concerning when and where one can view Yellowstone 1923 is more annoying than anything, fans will be pleased to know that the new series will not stop with just one season as it did with 1883. This time, Sheridan has plenty more to say, so fans will be getting two seasons out of the series, both getting an eight-episode treatment.
THE TAYLOR SHERIDAN YELLOWSTONE UNIVERSE CONTINUES TO GROW
If you thought you’ve seen all that Yellowstone and Taylor Sheridan have to show, think again. Yellowstone, along with a couple of other Sheridan creations, is poised to keep entertaining fans for years to come. Fans already have come back for more Yellowstone, as season 5 recently premiered with back-to-back one-hour episodes, and they were also recently treated to the birth of the Dutton Dynasty with the superb 1883, but you’re going to need to hold on to your hats because there is more to come.
Fans are anticipating the next generation of Dutton’s with Yellowstone 1923 and we know that it will be two seasons of eight episodes each. Sheridan also just dropped the first episode of another highly anticipated series, Tulsa King, starring Academy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, and owner of the best cinematic left hook, Sylvester Stallone. Sly punched the first episode (literally in the episode’s first five minutes) right out of the ring and fans of the lefty can’t wait for more.
As for Sheridan’s Yellowstone following, season 5 is off to a rousing start with Yellowstone 1923 waiting in the wings. Those who wanted more from 1883 will get their wish, in a roundabout way. Already filming is Yellowstone: 1883: The Bass Reeves Story, which follows the dramatic true-life story of Bass Reeves, played by David Oyelowo.
Beyond that, Yellowstone news is filled with rumors. For instance, word on the ranch is that the Dutton family may be seen in the 1940s as well as the 1960s. What isn’t a rumor is the Yellowstone spin-off, Yellowstone: 6666, is also in the works. So, for those who need their Yellowstone fix, Sheridan has got you covered.
Latest Yellowstone 1923 Articles
How Much Of The Yellowstone Franchise Is Actually Real?
There is no doubt that Taylor Sheridan had high hopes for Yellowstone when he first conceived the story. Pulling in …
Continue reading “How Much Of The Yellowstone Franchise Is Actually Real?”
Helen Mirren Compares Yellowstone To The Greatest Novel Ever Written
Helen Mirren compared the Yellowstone franchise to Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace.
Helen Mirren Came Up With A Crucial Part Of Her Yellowstone Character On Her Own
It was Helen Mirren’s idea to have her Yellowstone 1923 character be an Irish immigrant.
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren Can’t Remember Why They Joined Yellowstone
Helen Mirren thought she took her role in Yellowstone 1923 because Harrison Ford had already agreed to the show, but Harrison Ford says he only took the part because Helen Mirren first joined.
Yellowstone: 1923 Finale Is Leaving Fans Incredibly Upset
Yellowstone: 1923 did not wrap up events sufficiently for many fans of the Paramoun+ spin-off show.
Harrison Ford’s Yellowstone Fate Is Decided And Fans Are Going Crazy
Paramount+ has confirmed that the Yellowstone prequel 1923 will be coming back for a second season.
Harrison Ford Doesn’t Think Yellowstone Is Good TV?
Harrison Ford has called Yellowstone, “un-television.”
A Yellowstone Festival Is Coming This Summer
A Yellowstone-themed festival is coming to Brighton Michigan later this summer.
Harrison Ford Is Extremely Confused About Yellowstone Prequel 1923
Harrison Ford still isn’t sure, even after filming Yellowstone prequel 1923, where his character fits on the Dutton family tree.
We Now Know If Yellowstone 1883 Will Get A Second Season
Yellowstone 1883 is ultimately not receiving a second season.
Yellowstone 1923 Shattered Paramount+ Records
Yellowstone 1923 set a massive record as the most-watched television premiere ever on Paramount+.
Harrison Ford’s Yellowstone Prequel Better Than Original Series? First Reviews Are In
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren’s new Yellowstone prequel, 1923, is getting high marks from critics.
Harrison Ford Says His New Role Is Like Nothing He Has Ever Done Before
Harrison Ford calls his role in the Yellowstone spinoff 1923 something unlike anything he’s played before.
See The First Look At Harrison Ford In Yellowstone 1923
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren pose as Jacob and Cara Dutton in the first look at Yellowstone’s 1923
Yellowstone 1923 Greenlit For Second Season Ahead Of Series Premiere
Yellowstone 1923 has been approved for a second season before the first even premiered.
Yellowstone 1923 Adds Game Of Thrones Star
Jerome Flynn, known best as the mercenary Bronn in Game of Thrones, is joining the cast of the Yellowstone spinoff 1923.
Yellowstone 1923 Adds Sci-fi Legend
Robert Patrick has been cast in the Yellowstone 1923 spinoff.
See The Cast Added To The 1923 Yellowstone Spinoff
James Badge Dale and six other actors have been added to the cast of Yellowstone: 1923.