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BREAKING: ‘The Madison’ Is Coming! Everything We Know About Taylor Sheridan’s Next Yellowstone Spinoff
‘The Madison’ Is Coming! Everything We Know About Taylor Sheridan’s Next Yellowstone Spinoff
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe isn’t slowing down, and The Madison is galloping toward us as the latest spinoff to join the franchise. With Yellowstone wrapping its fifth and final season on December 15, 2024, and 1923 Season 2 airing its finale just days ago on April 6, 2025, fans are eager for the next chapter. This time, Sheridan’s trading Dutton family feuds for a fresh tale of grief and grit in Montana’s Madison River Valley, led by none other than Michelle Pfeiffer. Here’s everything we know about The Madison—from its starry cast to its tantalizing plot—as it gears up to take the Yellowstone mantle into a new era!
What’s It About?
Unlike the Dutton-centric prequels 1883 and 1923, or the Beth-and-Rip spinoff set to follow Yellowstone’s present-day survivors, The Madison pivots to a new family: the Clyburns (sometimes reported as the McIntoshes—details are still firming up). Per Paramount’s official logline, it’s “a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana.” The story kicks off with Stacy Clyburn (Pfeiffer), a wealthy matriarch who uproots her clan to rural Montana after her husband and brother-in-law perish in a plane crash. Expect Sheridan’s signature blend of raw emotion and rugged landscapes, with the Clyburns navigating loss while clashing with the wild, untamed West—a fish-out-of-water twist on Yellowstone’s ranching wars. Director Christina Alexandra Voros told Variety in November 2024, “It’s a completely different lens. The common ground is the landscape, but it’s another facet of this cut stone.” Less murder-at-the-train-station, more soul-searching—though don’t count out some Sheridan-style drama!
Who’s In It?
The cast is a powerhouse, rivaling Yellowstone’s star-studded roots:
The cast is a powerhouse, rivaling Yellowstone’s star-studded roots:
No Yellowstone cameos are confirmed—Beth, Rip, or Kayce aren’t on the call sheet yet—but the shared Montana setting leaves the door ajar. Rumors of Kurt Russell joining fizzled, and Matthew McConaughey’s once-linked role (from when it was called 2024) didn’t pan out.
How’s It Connected to Yellowstone?
Here’s the murky part: The Madison isn’t a direct sequel like the Beth-Rip spinoff or a prequel like 1944. It’s a contemporary story, post-Yellowstone Season 5, but its Dutton ties are unclear. Originally floated as 2024—a sequel with returning stars—the project shifted focus to the Clyburns, sidelining any confirmed Dutton overlap. Voros hinted to THR in December 2024 that the Yellowstone team transitioned straight to The Madison, suggesting a spiritual link via Sheridan’s Montana obsession. Could Chief Rainwater, now controlling the old Dutton ranch, cross paths with these newcomers? Or might it echo 1923’s Elizabeth storyline, tying to her descendants? For now, it’s a standalone with Yellowstone DNA—think shared vibes, not shared bloodlines.
Where and When Can We Watch?
Filming began in September 2024, spanning Montana, New York, and Texas (Dallas and Fort Worth doubling for NYC), and wrapped by mid-December, per Adams’ October update to Deadline. No premiere date’s locked, but with 1923 Season 2 done, The Madison is eyeing a late 2025 debut—possibly December, following Sheridan’s winter rollout pattern (1883 and 1923 both hit then). It’ll air on Paramount Network and stream on Paramount+ (unlike Yellowstone, stuck on Peacock due to old licensing). A trailer could drop by summer 2025 if post-production hums along.
Why It’s a Big Deal
The Madison marks Sheridan’s first contemporary Yellowstone offshoot not tethered to the Duttons, testing whether his formula—stunning vistas, flawed families, and high stakes—works with a new crew. Pfeiffer’s star power and a grief-driven plot promise a shift from Yellowstone’s body-count drama to something more introspective, yet the Montana wilds guarantee tension. With 1944, the Beth-Rip spinoff, and a Kayce-led CBS procedural in the works, Sheridan’s empire is sprawling—The Madison might just be its boldest pivot yet. Ready for tears, triumphs, and some serious Big Sky vibes?
