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New information about the upcomingYellowstonespinoff and its cast has finally been made public, butthe reports are bittersweet regardingKevin Costner’s replacementin the show.The sequel series was first announced following the news that Costner would not return as John Dutton forYellowstoneseason 5, part 2. Given the success of the show and its prequels, it makes sense why Paramount Network would want to continue expanding the universe, even afterYellowstonecomes to an end. So, a sequel is the obvious next step, but Taylor Sheridan and the other producers needed a big name to headline the upcoming show.
Aside from theYellowstonefranchise, Taylor Sheridan has many other projects in the works —Mayor of Kingstownseason 3,Tulsa Kingseason 2,Landman, andSpecial Ops: Lionessseason 2.
Every TV show in theYellowstonefranchisehas one or a couple of (or a few) big namesattached to it. Of course,Yellowstonehad Kevin Costner, while1883had Sam Elliot, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill, and1923has Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. So, it would only be right if theYellowstonespinoff (which has beententatively titledThe Madison) also featured huge stars. Unfortunately, the first actor attached to the project is seemingly nowhere to be found in the new reports, which disappoints me.
Matthew McConaughey’s Yellowstone Casting Not Happening Would Be Very Disappointing
Matthew McConaughey Was Previously Reported To Star In The Spinoff
Matthew McConaughey was attached to theYellowstonespinoff, originally titled2024,when it was first announced in 2023. However, in the year since the news broke, there haven’t been any updates regarding McConaughey’s status in the show, and unfortunately, it appears as though he might not star in it, after all. According toTVLine,the cast of the upcomingYellowstonesequel series,The Madison,will include Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, and Patrick J. Adams.McConaughey’s name was mysteriously missing from the reports.
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McConaughey is a very talented actor, and I had been envisioning him in the world ofYellowstoneever since he was announced to star in the spinoff. But sinceMcConaughey was not included in the released cast list,it might be safe to assume that he and the producers went their separate ways. If he were still playing a main character inThe Madison,McConaughey’s name would have been on the recent reports alongside Pfeiffer, Russell, and Adams.McConaughey’s presumed exit from theYellowstonespinoffis quite disappointing, but at least other renowned stars are attached to the sequel series.
Michelle Pfeiffer & Kurt Russell Are Still Great Replacements For Kevin Costner
The Yellowstone Franchise Continues Pulling In Big Stars
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell are two big movie stars who are set to headlineThe Madison,which reportedly follows Stacy Clyburn, a wealthy matriarch from New York City, who packs up her stuff and moves to Montana with her family following her husband and brother-in-law’s tragic deaths in a plane crash. Pfeiffer will likely play Stacy (if the rumors are true), while everyone else’s roles are unknown. Nevertheless, casting Pfeiffer and Russell to star inTaylor Sheridan’s upcoming TV showis a great way to replace Kevin Costner’s place in the franchise.
[Michelle] Pfeiffer, [Kurt] Russell, and [Patrick J.] Adams joining the cast ofThe Madisonsort of makes up for the fact that Matthew McConaughey is likely not involved with the project, but the news is still bittersweet.
Patrick J. Adams is also riding the high ofSuits' resurgence on Netflix in late 2023. So, while he might not be as big of a star as Pfeiffer and Russell, Adams' role in the cast is not to be underestimated. Ultimately, Pfeiffer, Russell, and Adams joining the cast ofThe Madisonsort of makes up for the fact that Matthew McConaughey is likely not involved with the project, but the news is still bittersweet.
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Yellowstone’s Rumored Castings Prove The Franchise Can Easily Survive Costner’s Exit
Yellowstone Will Continue To Succeed Even Without Costner
The reported castings of Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, and Patrick J. Adams are proof that theYellowstonefranchise will be just fine without Kevin Costner. Paramount Network continues to pull in big names for its TV series, and the upcomingYellowstonespinoff will be no different.Costner will always be remembered as the man who started it all(aside from Taylor Sheridan, of course), and his legacy will not be soon forgotten. Nevertheless, the show must go on, and the upcomingYellowstonesequel series,The Madison,will undoubtedly thrive with Pfeiffer, Russell, and Adams at the forefront.
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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 July 13, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
