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The ever-expanding television universe of Taylor Sheridan is set to welcome a new chapter with the series The Madison. This latest addition promises to grip audiences from the start with a dramatic onscreen death, setting the tone for the unfolding narrative.
On February 24, Paramount+ unveiled the official trailer, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Clyburn family as they navigate the tumultuous aftermath of an unforeseen tragedy.
In the trailer, Michelle Pfeiffer brings to life the character of Stacy, who reflects on cherished memories with poignant words: “Memories are like a movie. We can play it over and over to revisit all those times we did have together,” she muses. “All the talks, all the laughs, and all the hugs.”
Despite the comfort these memories provide, Stacy confesses that they can’t replace the reality of those moments, noting, “Mine is not a family designed to withstand tragedy. … I’m 65 years old. I have a very small window to feed [my heart].”
Though Yellowstone has concluded, its legacy thrives through a series of eagerly anticipated spinoffs, including The Madison. Since its debut in 2018, the franchise has captivated audiences by introducing them to the Dutton family, owners of Montana’s largest ranch. While many were initially drawn in by Kevin Costner’s compelling portrayal of family patriarch John Dutton, the series’ rich storytelling continues to attract a devoted following.
Despite Stacy’s concerns about her future, her therapist — played by Will Arnett — urges her to “have as much life as you allow yourself.” The death at the center of the series isn’t officially confirmed, although fans of Sheridan’s other shows have shared their theories about how Clyburn patriarch Preston (Kurt Russell) is likely the one to get killed off.
In addition to Pfeiffer, 67, and Russell, 74, the upcoming series stars Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Matthew Fox, Beau Garrett, Amiah Miller, Ben Schnetzer and Kevin Zegers. Rebecca Spence, Alaina Pollack and Danielle Vasinova make up the rest of the cast.
According to the official synopsis, The Madison follows the Clyburn family from New York City, who “relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana for emotional recovery following a tragedy that shattered the family.”
Russell recently praised his time on the show in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, hinting the series was already renewed and filmed a second season.
“I really like what The Madison is. It’s a smart show,” he said in January while referring to Sheridan, 55, as a “really good” writer. “Taylor’s excellent, and Michelle is great, and she’s really great in this show. Talking about awards — I think they’re going to be looking Michelle’s way. They’re all really good, but it is [Sheridan’s] writing that is so compelling.”
Fans of Landman, Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown are gearing up to watch Taylor Sheridan‘s new TV show The Madison — but how is it connected to his Yellowstone franchise? Paramount+ offered a glimpse at the upcoming show in January, which introduced the fictional Clyburn family. After originating from New York City, the Clyburns […]
Russell continued: “I think that it’s a very different show for Taylor in that it’s a very female-gaze-oriented show. And I think it’s extremely well written, it was fun to play. It was really fun to do. I just had a good time.”
The actor credited his busy schedule as the reason The Madison filmed two seasons at once.
“I did the second season of Monarch [Legacy of Monsters], the Apple TV show, and unfortunately for me, the timing was when Madison came around,” Russell explained. “And I said, ‘There’s just no way to do it,’ because I was working on this show.”
Sheridan and Pfeiffer, who both serve as executive producers on the series, came up with a way to delay shooting Russell’s season 1 scenes.
“Michelle Pfeiffer and Taylor were able to get together with the people at Paramount+ and said, ‘Well, let’s do two seasons instead of just one,’” Russell recalled. “‘And then before we start the second season next year, instead of doing that, we will start with Kurt’s stuff. We really do want him to play the guy. And we’ll get his first season out of the way first, and jam all that in there, and then go into the second season and do that.’ And so we were able to do that.”
The Madison premieres on Paramount+ Saturday, March 14.