Summary
Yellowstoneis set to end in late 2024, but the Paramount Network show’s legacy will live on in spinoffs, includingThe Madisonstarring Michelle Pfeifferand a sequel series. Unfortunately, not much is known about the latter, and some are confused about how the two upcoming shows will or won’t be connected. SincetheYellowstonesequel series is a bit of a mystery andThe Madisonwill reportedly feature an all-new cast(with Pfeiffer as the lead), it’s unclear what Taylor Sheridan and his team have in store for the two shows, or if they plan on tying them together.
The Madisonwill reportedly start filming in late 2024 in Montana, New York, and Texas.
Aside from the two aforementioned projects,theYellowstonefranchise is set to expand with a handful of other shows.Followingthe bound-to-be emotionalYellowstoneseries finale,1923season 2 will be released sometime in 2025.1944and6666are also in the works, the first of which will focus on the Dutton family in 1994, and the second revolving around the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas. However, the most intriguing futureYellowstonespinoffs are undoubtedlyThe Madisonand the untitled sequel series, especially given their reported casts.
What We Know About Michelle Pfeiffer’s Yellowstone Show, Madison
Kurt Russell Is Also Reportedly Starring In The Madison
TVLinereported that Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Patrick J. Adams, and Beau Garrett were in talks to star intheYellowstonespinoffThe Madison,and Paramount Network later verified Pfeiffer would star as the show’s lead. Paramount also confirmed thatThe Madisonwill revolve around a family who moves from New York City to the Madison River Valley in Montanaat the start of the series. PerCollider, Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, shared his thoughts on Pfeiffer’s casting in a statement. McCarthy said:
“Michelle Pfeiffer is a remarkable talent who imbues every role with emotional depth, authenticity and grace. She is the perfect anchor to the newest chapter of the Yellowstone universe, The Madison, from the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan.”
Rumors claim that Pfeiffer will play the rich family’s matriarch, Stacy Clyburn, who moves her and her family to Montana after the tragic deaths of her husband and brother-in-law. Paramount has yet to confirm these plot details. However, the company’s press release revealsThe Madisonis “a heartfelt study of grief and human connection,“suggesting the reports are true.TheYellowstonespinoff’s release date is allegedly 2025, meaning more details about the show will likely arise soon.
Is Madison Connected To The Yellowstone Sequel Series With The Duttons?
The Madison Takes Place In The Yellowstone Universe
WhenThe Madisonwas first announced, there was confusion concerning whether it would be the same show as the previously announcedYellowstonesequel seriesor if they were two separate projects. Some reports claimedThe Madisonwas unrelated to the sequel, but Paramount has yet to confirm this statement. As some might recall,the sequel series is rumored to feature the returns of Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, and Luke Grimes as Kayce DuttonafterYellowstoneseason 5, part 2’s ending. They could feature the three carrying onthe Dutton family’s legacy at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
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UntitledYellowstonesequel series with Rip, Beth, and Kayce
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If Beth, Rip, and Kayce are truly the stars of the untitledYellowstonesequel series, that means it’s completely unrelated to Michelle Pfeiffer’sThe Madison.However,Paramount likely won’t confirm this casting news until after the original show’s finaleso as not to spoil Beth, Rip, andKayce’s fates inYellowstone(some previously thought that any of the three could die by the Paramount Network series' end). Only time will tell the true nature of the two upcoming shows and how they are or are not connected, though.
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Pfeiffer’s The Madison Should Be Separate From The Yellowstone Sequel
The Madison’s Location Makes It Easy For Crossovers
Ultimately, it would be better for the franchise if the twoYellowstoneTV shows —The Madisonand the untitled sequel series — were two separate projects. The tease of Beth, Rip, and Kayce carrying on the original show’s legacy is too tempting to pass up. Meanwhile,Michelle Pfeiffer (and possibly Kurt Russell) joining the universe is also enticing.There is room for both in the fictional universe. The good news is thatThe Madison’s location is close to Yellowstone National Park, making it easier for crossovers between the twoupcomingYellowstonespinoff TV shows.
Yellowstone
Cast
Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on June 19, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
