On March 14, creator Taylor Sheridan’s pantheon of compelling Paramount+ programming will expand with “The Madison.” This new show is the fifth series in Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” franchise. As a spinoff with yet unknown ties to the Dutton family, “The Madison” will take place amid Montana’s Big Sky country, a picturesque setting not unlike those in Sheridan’s previous projects. While we don’t know how the six-episode season will roll out (all at once or once per week?), we do know the series is stacked with talent—Sheridan’s signature—as Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Elle Chapman, Patrick J. Adams, and Matthew Fox are set to lead the new series.
Want to learn more about this new “Yellowstone” series? Here’s everything you need to know about “The Madison,” including who cast it.
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While details about the show’s premise remain sparse, we do know “The Madison” will follow the Clyburns, a New York City–based family, as they relocate to Montana after a horrible tragedy. Unlike Sheridan’s gruff subject matter in past series, “The Madison” marks an emotional departure as the show seemingly explores grief and healing in the aftermath of unspeakable sadness.
Christina Alexandra Voros, who directed all episodes of Season 1, told Variety in 2024, “It’s such a different story. The common ground is the landscape. We are in Montana, but it is seen through a completely different lens, so it feels like another facet of this cut stone that has been polished. There are parallels in the scope of landscape and a human being’s place in that space, but it’s coming at it from a completely different point of view.”
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn
- Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn
- Elle Chapman as Paige McIntosh
- Patrick J. Adams as Russell McIntosh
- Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn
- Beau Garrett as Abigail Reese
- Amiah Miller as Brigette Reese
- Alaina Pollack as Macy Reese
- Ben Schnetzer as Van Davis
- Kevin Zegers as Cade Harris
- Danielle Vasinova as Kestrel Harris
- Rebecca Spence as Liliana Weeks
- Will Arnett as Dr. Phil Yorn
From “Yellowstone” to “Landman,” John Papsidera of Automatic Sweat has become Sheridan’s go-to CD over the years. Gain insight into the casting director’s favorite part of his job, and check out our in-depth guide on how to get cast in a Taylor Sheridan production as you prepare to land a coveted role on one of the legendary creator’s captivating series.
Papsidera isn’t just Sheridan’s right-hand man; he’s also Christopher Nolan’s go-to casting director. Here’s what the seasoned CD (and his colleagues) can teach you about the audition process:
“The Madison” Season 1 is set to premiere in March 2026, and according to Russell, Season 2 has already been filmed. While we wait for news on a third installment, you can keep your résumé sharp by exploring these active casting calls
Our casting directory pages also provide quick access to the latest listings as they become available:
With Sheridan at the helm, it’s no surprise that “The Madison” features some of Hollywood’s best-known talent, and they have plenty of advice to offer as you embark upon your acting journey: