Taylor Sheridan is pushing ahead with his latest project, a Taylor Sheridan Yellowstone spin-off titled The Madison, surprising fans by starting production on a second season before even announcing a release date for the first. The spin-off adds a new layer to the Yellowstone universe, and recent activity around filming has generated both curiosity and speculation.
Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer Lead a Star-Studded Cast
Last September, news broke that Kurt Russell would join the cast of The Madison, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, and Matthew Fox. The show follows the story of the McIntosh family, who move from New York City to the Madison River Valley in Montana in the wake of a personal tragedy. Pfeiffer plays Stacy Clyburn, a woman striving to recover emotionally while starting anew in unfamiliar surroundings. Fox steps into the role of Paul, a rugged outdoorsman uncomfortable with city life.
The ensemble cast features Danielle Vasinova, Ben Schnetzer, Beau Garrett, Amiah Miller, and Elle Chapman. Schnetzer is reported to play a rancher, while Garrett and Chapman take on the roles of Pfeiffer’s daughters—Paige McIntosh, a character with a privileged background, and Abigail Reese, a woman recently divorced. Patrick J. Adams appears as Paige’s husband, an investment banker. Although the show will mark a reunion for Pfeiffer and Russell, who previously starred together in the 1988 film Tequila Sunrise, Russell’s exact role in the new series remains undisclosed.
Unclear Connections to the Yellowstone Universe
Although The Madison has been described as a Yellowstone spin-off, its specific ties to the original series have yet to be revealed. The production has not confirmed if the spin-off will serve as a sequel, a prequel, or simply share the Yellowstone universe. Sheridan’s approach has been marked by secrecy, leaving fans and observers with more questions than concrete answers as the project develops.
Early Filming for Season Two Underway in Dallas
Surprisingly, filming for a second season of The Madison has already begun, even while the premiere date for the first season remains unknown. Recent reports indicate that production teams have transformed Main Street in Dallas into a convincing New York City backdrop, complete with NYPD vehicles and yellow taxi props. Filming stretched into the night, with scenes being captured between 6:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. along Ervay Street, and the area was closed off to the public during shoots.
Taylor Sheridan, who is known to reside in Texas, has once again chosen the state for his production, repurposing local sites for story locations. Dallas, standing in for New York City, continues Sheridan’s trend, as seen with his other Texas-based series, Landman.
Lingering Questions and Anticipation for What’s Next
With high-profile names like Russell, Pfeiffer, Fox, and Adams attached and filming progressing rapidly, The Madison has quickly become a focal point for Yellowstone fans and television insiders. The decision to proceed with a second season before the show’s debut underscores Sheridan’s confidence, yet details about the series’ broader narrative and its exact relationship to Yellowstone remain elusive. As anticipation builds, viewers are left waiting for more information about the timeline, the fate of the McIntosh family, and the extent of the show’s ties to the original saga.
