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Yellowstone Director Clarifies How Spinoff The Madison Connects To Main Series
Yellowstone’s upcoming spinoffThe Madisonhas cast a3 Body Problemactor as a new character, further expanding Taylor Sheridan’s Western franchise.The Madison’s storyfollows the wealthy Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer), who moves her family from New York City to Montana following the death of her husband and brother-in-law. Filming began in 2024, with locations in Montana, New York, and Texas, with the series expected to premiere some time in 2025. However, it’s unclear yet as to how the show will connect to its parent series, whose final episodes start airing in November.
Now,Varietyhas confirmed Ben Schnetzer, who portrayed the young version of Mike Evans in3 Body Problem, will be joining the cast ofThe Madison.Schnetzer will portray Van, “a salt-of-the-earth and neighborly Montana rancher"who Stacy will meet during the course of the series. While nothing else has been revealed about the character, the actor’s previous work indicates he’ll be an intriguing fit for theYellowstonespinoff.
What Ben Schnetzer’s Casting Means For The Madison
He’s An Interesting Choice For The Yellowstone Spinoff
Aside from his role on thecast of3 Body Problem,Schnetzer is also known for playing Mark Ashton in the 2014 historical filmPride. The movie earned him nominations at the British Independent Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Most Promising Newcomer. Since then, he’s also starred as Gabriel Sol inSnowden, Russ Shepherd inThe Grizzlies, and Parker inSaint Judy. On TV, he’s played Marcus Goldman inThe Truth About the Harry Quebert Affairand starred as Yorick Brown in FX’sY: The Last Man.
Yellowstone Confusion: Is The Madison Actually a Sequel Series?
There has been much confusion about whether The Madison is actually a Yellowstone spinoff series or a completely separate show.
Given his versatile acting career,Schnetzer will be a strong addition toThe Madison, which already stars the likes of Kurt Russell, Patrick J. Adams, Beau Garrett, and Elle Chapman. SinceYellowstoneseason 5 part 2will be the end of the main series - despite reports season 6 is being floated around - his performance will be important to establishing the spinoff as a worthy successor. Given his talent across so many movies and shows for the last decade, it seems his inclusion in the series will help make it more interesting and engaging.
Our Take On Ben Schnetzer Joining The Madison
His Role Could Be A Key Element Of Yellowstone’s Continuation
While it’s still not clear how big a role Schnetzer’s Van will have inThe Madison, his inclusion in theYellowstonespinoff could be a key element to the show’s continuation. The spinoff will need memorable characters to fill its roster, helping elevate it to the same levels as its predecessor. By having a seasoned actor in an important role, the series can offer a perfect replacement for the original cast, giving the show its own sense of identity in the process.
OtherYellowstonespinoffs in development include6666about the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas, and another prequel series, titled1944.
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A New York family’s life begins to unravel following a tragic event, as they navigate their grief during a retreat to rural Montana, discovering the complexities of human connection in the face of profound sorrow.
