The Yellowstone universe is expanding once again.
The Madison, the sixth spinoff from the hit Paramount show,
was confirmed in August 2024 after previously being named 2024.
While the spinoff was originally tied to Matthew McConaughey, Paramount confirmed that Michelle Pfeiffer was attached to the project and would star in a leading role.
The Madison comes off the heels of two previous spinoff shows, 1883 and 1923, while other spinoffs that have been greenlit include the limited series Lawmen: Bass Reeves, 6666 and 1944.
The original series, Yellowstone, will come to an end after the second part of season 5 airs in November 2024. However, it is unclear when The Madison will make it to the small screen.
From the starry cast to what the show will be about, here’s everything to know about Yellowstone’s latest spinoff, The Madison.
What will The Madison be about?
With Yellowstone wrapping up in November 2024, The Madison will act as a sequel to the show set in the present day, where previous spinoffs have been set in the past. According to the press release, The Madison will follow a New York family who settle in the Madison River valley of central Montana and will be a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection.”
Though it’s unclear if The Madison will feature the same characters as Yellowstone, it’s possible they will make an appearance, as previous spinoffs have mainly focused on the Dutton family. The original series follows the Duttons, including Kevin Costner as John and Kelly Reilly as Beth, and their ownership of the biggest ranch in Montana as they battle drama from the neighboring Broken Rock Indian Reservation, Yellowstone National Park and developers.
The two spinoffs that have been released, 1923 and 1883, have both been prequel series by show creator Taylor Sheridan and have told the story of the Dutton family in those respective years before John and Beth came into the picture.
How does The Madison relate to Yellowstone?
Per The Hollywood Reporter, when The Madison was first announced, it was set to take place after the events of Yellowstone. The show was meant to continue the Dutton family story with the introduction of new characters as well as retaining some old ones.
However, now it is unclear whether it will follow an entirely new story.