Update: Yellowstone 2024 finally confirms its lead star – and it’s not Matthew McConaughey

Despite speculation that Matthew McConaughey would be the star of Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Yellowstone spinoff series in 2024, it has been officially announced that he will not be taking on the lead role.

Despite the challenges faced by Yellowstone fans in the past year, it is refreshing to receive some exciting news. Speculations about behind-the-scenes issues and the departure of Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton, along with the announcement of the show’s cancellation, have been circulating since Season 5 Part 1 of the popular western series was released in 2022.

Not only that, we have been eagerly anticipating the release of Part 2. However, the production continues and Sheridan’s western world is growing with the addition of several spinoffs, including a follow-up series currently named Yellowstone 2024.

The upcoming show will continue to expand the Dutton family lineage and is beginning to come together, as the first lead, Michelle Pfeiffer, has been officially announced. Additionally, the show’s title has been modified to Madison.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming series Madison will be a touching exploration of loss and the bonds between people, centering on a New York City family living in the Madison River valley in central Montana.

Michelle Pfeiffer in French Exit — Sony Pictures

Michelle Pfeiffer’s leading the Yellowstone spinoff

During a discussion about the recent news, Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president & CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios, expressed his admiration for Michelle Pfeiffer’s exceptional talent, noting her ability to bring emotional depth, authenticity and grace to every role she takes on.

“Madison, from the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, is the perfect anchor to the newest chapter of the Yellowstone universe.”

Despite previous speculations, Pfeiffer’s involvement in the franchise has been confirmed as the Scarface star’s name has been linked to the Yellowstone spinoff for quite some time.

In addition to starring in the lead role, Pfeiffer will also serve as an executive producer for Madison. And while there has been no official confirmation, reports say that McConaughey is still in discussions to potentially join the Yellowstone universe in some way.

Pfeiffer’s involvement has sparked much excitement, with a fan expressing on X/Twitter, “From Kelly Reilly and Faith Hill to Helen Mirren and now Michelle Pfeiffer, the cast just keeps getting better. This is truly wholesome entertainment.”

One person stated, “At the age of 8/9, I watched Batman Returns and was instantly captivated by Michelle Pfeiffer. I have been a fan of hers ever since and I am eagerly anticipating her performance.”

Yellowstone is set to come back on November 10, 2024. Additionally, we have compiled a list of the top episodes and greatest westerns ever made.