The Madison (TV series)
Upcoming television series
The Madison is a contemporary Western television series created by Taylor Sheridan for Paramount+. The series follows the Clyburn family, originally from New York City, who relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana for emotional recovery following a major life-changing tragedy that both shocks and permanently changes the family. Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell lead the series, alongside main stars Beau Garrett, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Amiah Miller, Alaina Pollack, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers, Rebecca Spence, and Matthew Fox.
The first season of The Madison was released in two batches of three episodes each across March 14 and 21, 2026. In August 2025 and April 2026, ahead of its first-season and second-season premieres, The Madison was renewed for a second and third season, respectively.
Cast and characters
Main
Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn, the matriarch of the Clyburn family and Preston's widow
Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn, the patriarch of the Clyburn family and Stacy's husband
Beau Garrett as Abigail Reese, Stacy and Preston's divorced elder daughter, and the mother of Bridgette and Macy Reese
Patrick J. Adams as Russell McIntosh, Paige's husband, and Stacy and Preston's son-in-law
Elle Chapman as Paige McIntosh, Stacy and Preston's younger daughter and Russell's wife
Amiah Miller as Bridgette Reese, Abigail's elder daughter, and Stacy and Preston's eldest grandchild
Alaina Pollack as Macy Reese, Abigail's younger daughter, and Stacy and Preston's younger grandchild
Ben Schnetzer as Van Davis, the deputy sheriff of the Madison River valley
Kevin Zegers as Cade Harris, Stacy and Preston's neighbor
Rebecca Spence as Liliana Weeks, Stacy's friend
Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn (season 1), Preston's brother and Stacy's brother-in-law
Guest
Brent Sexton as Scott Waverly
Danielle Vasinova as Kestrel Harris
Najiah Knight as Kayla Harris
Will Arnett as Dr. Phil Yorn
Sophia Esperanza as Chexy
Dawn Olivieri as Ellen
Tanc Sade as Dallas Reese, Abigail's ex-husband and Bridgette and Macy's father
Kwame Patterson as Watch Commander Dwight Haney
Gloria Votsis as Chelsea
Emma Duncan as Leah
J. August Richards as Jeff
Episodes
Production
Development
In February 2023, it was announced that Taylor Sheridan was in the process of creating a contemporary spin-off and sequel to the Paramount Network series Yellowstone, which he co-created with John Linson. It was developed following failed contract negotiations with Kevin Costner, Yellowstone's leading actor, over his filming schedule for what would become its fifth and final season. Costner was willing to commit little time to the series amid availability conflicts with Horizon: An American Saga, a film quartet he created, wrote, directed, and starred in. This reportedly led to frustration for Sheridan and lower morale among the remainder of the cast.
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