Michelle Pfeiffer will headline The Madison, a new Yellowstone spinoff that shifts the focus to Montana’s Madison River Valley in the present day. Pfeiffer plays Stacy Clyburn, a New Yorker who moves her family to Montana after the death of her husband, joining a cast that includes Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Beau Garrett and Amiah Miller.
Key cast and roles
– Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer): A woman who relocates her family from New York to Montana after a husband’s death.
– Russell McIntosh (Patrick J. Adams): An investment banker whose life path has long been set for him.
– Paige McIntosh (Elle Chapman): Russell’s wife, described as a somewhat self-centered woman who enjoys a luxurious New York lifestyle.
– Bridgette (Amiah Miller): The McIntosh family’s oldest daughter.
– Abigail Reese (Beau Garrett): A resilient, sardonic New Yorker who is a mother of two and recently divorced.
– Paul (Matthew Fox): An outdoorsman and self-reliant bachelor.
What The Madison is about
The series is described as a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family, set in the Madison River valley of central Montana. Unlike previous Yellowstone spinoffs, The Madison takes place in the present day and after the events of the original series. How it will intersect with Yellowstone’s world, beyond its Montana setting, remains unclear.
Production and release notes
– The Madison has been in development since 2023 and gained momentum when Pfeiffer joined the project in 2024 as lead and executive producer.
– It was shot in late 2024 and was originally targeted for a 2025 premiere, but Paramount+ has not announced a definite release date yet.
– Executive producer David C. Glasser indicated that season 2 of The Madison would begin filming in September, signaling ongoing development for the series.
Context within the Yellowstone universe
Yellowstone has spawned multiple spinoffs as Taylor Sheridan expands the franchise. Other series in development include Y: Marshals, following Kayce Dutton’s new career with the U.S. Marshals Service, and Dutton Ranch, which focuses on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler managing the family’s ranch. The Madison is the latest addition, with Pfeiffer’s involvement as a key selling point for fans of the franchise.
Where to watch Yellowstone
Yellowstone is currently available to stream on Peacock.
At a glance
– The Madison centers on a New York–to–Montana relocation and a family contending with grief.
– Pfeiffer leads as Stacy Clyburn; the cast includes Adams, Chapman, Garrett, Miller and Fox.
– The project is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, with a present-day Montana setting.
– No official premiere date has been announced for The Madison; production notes suggest continued development, including a planned Season 2 production start.
Additional context and outlook
The Madison represents another angle for the Yellowstone universe, leaning into character-driven storytelling set against a contemporary Montana backdrop. Pfeiffer’s involvement could broaden the audience beyond existing Yellowstone fans, while the ensemble cast adds a mix of prestige and familiar TV names. If the series finds its rhythm, it could reinforce Sheridan’s pattern of expanding the franchise with varied tones and new family dynamics.
Summary
Michelle Pfeiffer leads The Madison, a present-day Yellowstone spinoff about a New York family rebuilding their life in Montana after loss. The cast includes Matthew Fox, Patrick J. Adams, Amiah Miller and Elle Chapman, with production ongoing and no official release date yet. The show continues Yellowstone’s expansion into new stories and settings, with other spinoffs already in play. Positive prospects hinge on how well the series develops its grief-driven, relationship-focused core in the Montana landscape.