New ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff eyes Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell and Patrick J. Adams to join

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according to TV Line. This leaves Matthew McConaughey’s “Yellowstone” future up in the air. The show was formerly called “2024” but its title is now reporterdly “The Madison.” The outlet reports that its rumored to be about Stacy Clyburn, a wealthy matriarch, and her family as they move from New York City to Montana after her husband and brother-in-law die in a plane crash. “Yellowstone” follows wealthy rancher John Dutton (Kevin Costner), and his adult children, including Kayce (Luke Grimes), Jamie (Wes Bentley), Beth (Kelly Reilly) and his son-in-law, Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser).

Previously, it was announced that McConaughey was supposed to star in the sequel series. There was also a chance that “Yellowstone” stars Reilly, Hauser and Grimes would reprise their roles and join him in that series, although that was never officially confirmed.

Per the outlet, it’s unclear if Russell is replacing McConaughey, or what McConaughey’s future is in the “Yellowstone” world.

In April 2023, McConaughey appeared on the “Armchair Expert With Dax Shepherd” podcast. The Oscar winner was mum on the details, but shared his enthusiasm about the role. “I am now becoming more interested in actually going to play another character in a movie or a TV show,” he said, referring to the fact that he took a three-year hiatus from acting. “The idea of going to act in the right role or the right movie, film or series right now, I’ll be a different or improved actor in my own right after these last three years.”“Yellowstone” has numerous other spinoff shows, including “1883” starring Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Sam Elliott, and “1923” starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford.