1923premiered to record numbers for Paramount. It’s a prequel of the dramaYellowstone, and ties in toYellowstone: 1883, which all follow the history and rise to prominence of the family Dutton. AsKevin Costnerholds the reins as John Dutton in Yellowstone, this installment will feature similarly prominent Hollywood names, namelyHarrison FordandHelen Mirren.
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1923covers one generation of the Dutton family during the time when they faced some impossible challenges, such as a pandemic (which people will undoubtedly relate to on some plain), the end of the Prohibition and the Great Depression. To celebrate the release and success of another neo-Western primetime hit, check out the cast and where to watch them besides1923.
Harrison Ford
Harrison Fordis a legend of cinema. His career spans decades, and he’s not only made memorable features as the leading actor, but he was crucial for some of the most beloved franchises in history. Besides watching Ford as the archeologist adventurer Indiana Jones, fans can also watch him in theStar Warsfranchise.
Additionally, Ford has starred in some classic features likeAir Force One, where he was President James Marshall, and sci fi masterworkBlade Runner, in which he played the protagonist, Deckard. Interestingly,1923isn’t the first time Ford has appeared with Helen Mirren, since they starred together inThe Mosquito Coastin 1986. In1923, he plays the patriarch, Jacob Dutton.
Helen Mirren
Coincidentally (or not,) some ofHelen Mirren’s most prominent leading roles are royalty. InThe Queen, she portraysQueen Elizabeth II, and inCatherine the Great,an HBO production miniseries, she stars as the Russian empress Catherine the Great. Her role as Queen Elizabeth inThe Queenearned Mirren an Oscar for Best Actress.
However, Mirren is also somewhat of a daredevil; besides portraying royalty, she can frequently be seen in action flicks, most notablyRED(alongsideBruce WillisandSamuel L. Jackson), andThe Fast and Furiousfranchise (F9: The Fast SagaandHobbs & Shaw). Mirren is definitely a woman of many faces and talents, and she’ll undoubtedly continue to be fantastic in1923as the matriarch, Cara Dutton.
Brandon Sklenar
Brandon Sklenarhas had a considerable career, although a bit under the radar in some aspects. Despite taking the lead in several features (one isIndigo Valley) these films never garnered a lot of attention. Still, he appeared in a supporting role inRoland Emmerich’s World War II spectacleMidway, and acted next toChristian Balein the critically-acclaimed biopicVice.
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In1923, Brandon Sklenar playsSpencer Dutton, the younger brother of John Dutton I. Expectations have been high of Sklenar in this role ever since his first appearances in the show’s promotional spots.
Darren Mann
AlthoughAnimal Kingdomhad a good, long run for six years and six seasons,Darren Mannappeared only in the final stint. Still, his role was crucial, since he played young Baz (who was originally played by Scott Speedman in earlier seasons).
Besides his role in Animal Kingdom, Mann played Luke inChilling Adventures of Sabrina,and a supporting role ofBallas Kohl in the feature filmGiant Little Ones. In1923, Mann stars as Jack Dutton, the son of John Dutton I and Emily.
Brian Geraghty
Brian Geraghtyhas had a pretty long and outstanding career; he went from a cameo inThe Sopranosto starring roles in some of the most popular TV series and movies of the times. His role as Theodore Roosevelt inThe Alienistput him in the spotlight and brought substantial acclaim, but a role inChicago PDgenerated even more exposure.
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In1923, Brian Geraghty plays Zane Davis a ranch foreman. Given1923’s already considerable success, more great roles seem guaranteed for the actor.
Jerome Flynn
Jerome Flynnis one of the more prominent figures in the1923trailer, where he seems to be playing a working-class man. However, fans might know him from other projects, since Flynn is a well-established British actor whose acting credit go back all the way to 1985.
Flynn’s most notable previous works includeGame of Thrones(where he played Bron,)Ripper Street(in which he was Detective Bennett Drake,) andJohn Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. This funny and charming actor will likely have a fantastic screen presence in the upcoming series, as he always does.
James Badge Dale
A huge hit in its day, Fox’s24was may have been the role that helpedJames Badge Dalerise to prominence. He starred as Chase Edmunds, the undercover agent and partner of Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer. Making the most of that, Dale continued to star in detective roles inCSI, and action flicks likeIron Man 3andWorld War Z.
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James Badge Dale works well in many genres, and in1923, he plays John Dutton I, Jacob’s nephew. Since John Dutton Senior is a crucial character in the Dutton lineage, Dale has big shoes to fill in the story.
Marley Shelton
Marley Sheltonhas graced the big screen for a while now. Her most recent role was in 2022’sScream, where she played Sheriff Judy Hicks (a role she reprised from the previous entry). Her other stand-out roles includeHannah in the action thrillerManhunt, Dr. Atkins in the action adventureRampage,and a portrayal of Dr. Dakota Block inGrindhouse.
Marley Shelton’s role in1923is a rather big one - she plays Emma Dutton, wife of John Dutton I, and mother of Jack, who’s looking to inherit the Yellowstone ranch. Shelton’s presence on screen is always graceful and captivating, so playing someone as big as Emma will likely suit her well.
Sebastian Roche
Sebastian Rocheis a prominent Scottish-French actor with a long-lasting career. One of his most prominent roles includes Martin Heusmann inThe Man in the High Castle, but other viewers may have also seen him inFringeandSupernatural.It seems that Roche thrives in fantasy and sci-fi series, so1923may be a step in a different direction for him.
In the series, he stars as the local clergyman, Father Renaud.According to IMDb, he’ll appear only in four out of eight episodes, which is surely enough to establish his on-screen presence and importance as a character.
Timothy Dalton
This actor may not need an introduction. Just the mention of the nameTimothy Daltonevokes memories of some of his greatest roles. He was James Bond from 1987 to 1989; today, he’s more known as Simon Skinner from the dark comedyHot Fuzzand as Niles Caulder inDoom Patrol.
The first face fans could see in the1923trailer is Dalton’s. Although he’ll apparently be an impactful character on the show, IMDb’s data doesn’t specify how many episodes he appears in. Considering his great charm and presence, more Timothy Dalton is always better than less Timothy Dalton.
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