Yellowstone Sequel’s Lead Star Confirmed As More Plot Details Are Revealed About Follow-Up Series
Summary
Matthew McConaughey’s status in theYellowstonesequel show has been revealed. While this fall’sYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 is set to end the main arc of the story, theYellowstoneuniverse is far from complete. Development continues onYellowstonespinoffs, which include both prequels and sequels to the popular Western series. In April 2023, it was confirmed that famed actor McConaughey would be joining theYellowstoneuniverse in a show that would be an “extension” ofYellowstone.
Contrary to this previous assumption, a new report fromPuckreportedly reveals thatMcConaughey will likely not be involvedin theYellowstonespinoff series. Matthew Belloni wrote that “at this point [he’s] told that he’s [McConaughey] probably out.” The journalist and Hollywood insider mentioned that Kurt Russell might take over for McConaughey in a spinoff series calledThe Madison. He also confirmed that Michelle Pfeiffer was indeed nearing the “end of a deal” to starThe Madison. Belloni also suggested thatThe Madisonis only “likely” but “not for sure” connected toYellowstone.
The Confusion with The Madison Explained
Will Russell Replace McConaughey?
Belloni’s report comes after an announcement earlier this week that theYellowstonespinoff formerly titled2024,would now be titledThe Madison. The leading cast nearing a deal includes Russell, Pfeiffer, andSuitsstar Patrick J. Adams. In the report aboutThe Madison, there was no mention of McConaughey, who had been previously reported to star in theYellowstonespinoff. This omission kicked up rumors thatThe Madisonhad replaced McConaughey’s role with Russell.
Belloni’s report on the subject indicates that the rumors may be true, meaning that the formerTrue Detectivestar would not be involved. While his involvement in the project was announced over a year ago, more recent reports revealed thatMcConaughey was still in negotiationsfor his part in theYellowstonespinoff, meaning that nothing was yet finalized. Because of this, it is still possible that the actor had to bow out for one reason or another, and Russell could be his replacement.
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While the McConaughey-Russell switch out is the most notable element of the Belloni report, another interesting factor is the journalist’s note thatThe Madisonis “not for sure” connected toYellowstone. While this would seem to contradict previous understandings of the series, Belloni also makes the important call out thatThe Madisonis a separate series from thespinoff that will include several of the main cast members and follow the events afterYellowstoneseason 5, part 2. With both shows in development, time will tell how each project relates to theYellowstoneuniverse.
