Summary
Since Kevin Costner has exitedYellowstoneand the show itself is ending after season 5, the franchise needs a replacement for both, and one rumored cast member in an upcoming spinoff is the perfect choice due to his experience with Westerns. Following the Paramount Network neo-Western drama’s finale, series creator Taylor Sheridan has many otherYellowstoneTV shows and spinoffsin the works. From1923season 2 to an untitled sequel series reportedly featuring Beth, Rip, and Kayce,theYellowstoneuniverse will continue to expand long after the original TV show is gone.
The Madisonis set to begin filming in late August 2024, with Paramount aiming for a 2025 release.
OneYellowstonespinoff,The Madison,will feature an all-new castbut take place in the same world asthe Dutton family. It will reportedly follow a wealthy matriarch (Stacy) and her family as they move from the glitz and glamour of New York City to Montana, where they settle in the Madison River Valley, located in the center of the state. Hopefully,The Madisonwill prove to be a worthy replacement for the parent series. Given that one famous and talented actor is rumored to be in the cast,The Madisonis already starting on the right foot.
Russell Is Reported To Star In The Madison
According toTVLine,Kurt Russell, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Patrick J. Adams are reportedly some of the actors that make up the cast ofThe Madison.The only oneconfirmed in theYellowstonesequel is Pfeiffer. However, Russell will likely be right beside Pfeiffer in the upcoming TV show (which is different from theYellowstonesequel series possibly featuring Beth, Rip, and Kayce). Given Russell’s fame, it would only make sense if he was playing one of the primary characters inThe Madison,situating himself as one of the franchise’s new leads following Kevin Costner’s exit.
Since Costner is no longer associated with theYellowstonefranchise, someone needs to take his spot, and [Kurt] Russell is the perfect person for the job.
Taylor Sheridan’s TV showsare known to have renowned stars, from Sylvester Stallone inTulsa Kingto Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in1923.Costner is the actor who started it all, though. Since Costner is no longer associated with theYellowstonefranchise, someone needs to take his spot, and Russell is the perfect person for the job.
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Kurt Russell Has Made Multiple Great Westerns, Proving He’s Perfect For Yellowstone
Russell Has Starred In Tombstone, The Hateful Eight, & Bone Tomahawk
Kurt Russell is the best pick toreplace Kevin Costner in theYellowstonefranchisebecause of his extensive experience in the Western genre. The actor has most notably starred inTombstone, Bone Tomahawk,andThe Hateful Eight,all of which are very different (critically acclaimed) movies despite being in the same genre.Russell has proven he has range when it comes to Westerns.His performances as Wyatt Earp, Sheriff Franklin Hunt, and John “The Hangman” Ruth were impressive and unknowingly prepared Russell forThe Madison. As a result, Russell will fit perfectly in theYellowstoneuniverse.
Yellowstone
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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 27, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
