Matthew Fox,LostandParty of FiveAlum, Set to Lead NewYellowstoneSpinoff,The Madison

Mar. 15, 2025

Matthew Fox attends the global premiere of CAUGH*T at Sydney Opera House on September 27, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.Photo:Brendon Thorne/Getty

Matthew Fox attends the global premiere of CAUGH*T at Sydney Opera House on September 27, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

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Matthew Foxis joining theYellowstoneuniverse!

Paramount announced on Aug. 26 that the actor, who is best known for his roles as Dr. Jack Shephard onLostandCharlie Salinger onParty of Five, is to lead the upcomingYellowstonespinoff,The Madison, alongsideMichelle Pfeiffer.

Fox, 58, will star as Paul, “a self-reliant bachelor who loves the outdoors” in Taylor Sheridan’s new series, according to the press release.

The Madisonwill follow a New York City family living in the Madison River valley of central Montana, and is a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection,” per the release.

From left: Beau Garrett, Patrick J. Adams, Amiah Miller.Theo Wargo/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/WireImage; Paul Archuleta/Getty

Beau Garrett, Patrick J. Adams, Amiah Miller

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Paramount announced last month that Pfeiffer, 66, would producing and starring in the new series, which was previously named2024.

“She is the perfect anchor to the newest chapter of theYellowstoneuniverse,TheMadison, from the brilliant mind ofTaylor Sheridan.”

Michelle Pfeiffer arrives at the Paramount+ UK launch at Outernet London on June 20, 2022 in London, England.Joe Maher/Getty

Michelle Pfeiffer arrives at the Paramount+ UK launch at Outernet London on June 20, 2022 in London, England.

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The Madisonis the seventh spinoff from theKevin Costner-led series, which premiered in 2018 andwill debut its final season in November– though Costner hasconfirmed he will not be part of the second half of season 5followingrumors of his exit.

The first spinoff,1883, was a prequel series starringFaith HillandTim McGrawas the Dutton family’s 19th-century ancestors, James and Margaret Dutton, on their journey from Texas to Montana through the Great Plains.

Lawmen: Bass Reevesis a limited series – with no set premiere date as of yet – that merged with1883and will starDavid Oyelowoas the titular iconic lawman.

Dave Annable as Lee Dutton, Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton, Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, Kevin Costner as John Dutton in “Yellowstone”.Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock

Dave Annable as Lee Dutton, Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton, Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, Kevin Costner as John Dutton

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1923is another prequel series from Taylor Sheridan, which sawHelen MirrenandHarrison Fordstar as Cara Dutton and Jacob Dutton and chronicled the family’s trek to Montana. It originally premiered in 2022, and was laterrenewed for a second season, with both Mirren and Ford confirmed to return.

There are several other spinoffs that have been confirmed but few details are available, including6666, pronounced “Four Sixes,” aMatthew McConaughey-led spinoff thatwas confirmed to be “moving forward” in April 2023and1944, another prequel series that would tell the story of the Dutton family in that year.

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Past episodes of1883and1923can be streamed on Paramount+, whileYellowstonecan be streamed on Peacock.

source: people.com