Taylor Sheridan’s TV empire is broadening with the announcement of The Madison, an upcoming Western series that is envisioned as a

spinoff of Yellowstone. Often confused with the long-gestating Yellowstone sequel series that is still in the works, The Madison will follow the

Clyburn family as they relocate to Montana following the death of their patriarch. Many details surrounding the show remain foggy, but A-

lister Michelle Pfeiffer is confirmed to lead the new series..

The current state of the Yellowstone universe is murky, and even as the original series prepares to ride off into the sunset in late 2024, the Western franchise is growing. Pre-existing spinoffs like 1888 and 1923 (which is starting a second season) proved that interest was high even outside the original show, and that has spurred a rush to green-light as many projects as possible.Though updates are flowing concerning The Madison, a lot is still unknown.

The Madison Latest News

Matthew Fox Joins The Yellowstone Spinoff

With the ensemble for the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff continuing to take shape, the latest news confirms that Matthew Fox has joined The Madison. The Lost star joins the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer and Patrick J. Adams in the highly-anticipated Taylor Sheridan project, and he will be playing the role of Paul. The character is described as a self-reliant man who loves nature, though the full extent of Paul’s involvement in the story remains unknown.

The Madison Is Confirmed

The Series Was Announced In August 2024

New Taylor Sheridan shows pop up quite frequently, but the announcement of The Madison in August 2024 helped clear up some confusion about the TV creator’s expanding resume. Amid story details and potential casting clues, it has also been revealed that Sheridan’s latest opus is separate from the Yellowstone sequel that is also in the works. Though there was some intial confusion, it has now been confirmed that The Madison is a spinoff of Yellowstone.

The Madison Cast Details

Michelle Pfeiffer Will Star

Though the full scope of The Madison‘s cast remains unclear, the spinoff has landed its lead. Michell Pfeiffer was being circled for the starring role, and she has now officially joined the series. Nothing is known about her role, and it isn’t clear how her casting will affect other rumored stars. Since 2023, Matthew McConaughey was rumored to be making an appearance in the Yellowstone franchise, but it has since been reported that McConaughey is likely out. Meanwhile, Kurt Russell is being courted to fill a lead role, but he hasn’t officially signed on yet.

Despite this confusion, additional cast members have been added to the ensemble, including Suits star Patrick J. Adams as investment banker Russell McInthosh. Elle Chapman will play Russell’s wife, Paige McInthosh, while Beau Garrett is single mom Abigail Reese. Amiah Miller was cast as Abigail’s oldest daughter, Bridgette. Lost alum Matthew Fox will appear as Paul, an outdoorsy and self-reliant man.

The confirmed cast includes:

A New Family Moves To Montana

Despite being largely shrouded in mystery, major details about the plot of The Madison have been revealed. The series will follow the Clyburn family as they relocate to Montana following the tragic death of their patriarch in a plane accident. Though the synopsis doesn’t introduce a conflict, it isn’t hard to see how the family could quickly get involved in trouble. Since the show is a spinoff of Yellowstone, the Clyburns could run into many of the same problems that plagued the Dutton family, or they could even run afoul of the Duttons themselves.