Yellowstone's Next Spinoff Would Be Even More Exciting If Kevin Costner's John Dutton Was Still Around
Yellowstone's upcoming The Madison spinoff is surely exciting, but will suffer from the lack of Kevin Costner's John Dutton. The series finale of Yellowstone concluded one of the most popular dramas on television in the past few years. Keeping the franchise alive, several new shows are currently in production, including The Madison,starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Fox. This new show will focus on a family who moves from New York City to the Madison River valley in central Montana.
Considering The Madison continues to use Montana as the setting, it wouldn't be out of the question for the series to bring back some of the best Yellowstone characters, such as Rip Wheeler, Beth, and Kayce. Kevin Costner's John Dutton could've also had a role in The Madison if his character hadn't died, raising the question of whether his absence is a missed opportunity for the new spinoff.
Kevin Costner Would've Given The Madison A Rare Yellowstone Spinoff Opportunity
Costner Could've Been The Bridge Connecting Yellowstone And The Madison
Unlike other Yellowstone spinoffs such as 1923 and 1883, which are both prequel series based on older generations of the Dutton family,The Madison is expected to be set in the present day, allowing the show to cross over with the Dutton family ranch. Given his role as Governor of Montana, Costner's John Dutton would have been a natural addition to The Madison's narrative. If John hadn't met his demise, he could've paved the way for The Madison to connect to the wider franchise.
If John Dutton hadn't been killed off, it would have been intriguing to see Kevin Costner's character continue his rule in Montana. Furthermore, Costner crossing paths with Pfeiffer's Stacy Clyburn would've been must-see TV, with two movie legends clashing on the small screen. Unfortunately, John Dutton died in Yellowstone season 5 following Kevin Costner's exit from the show. Even if Costner would have been willing to appear in The Madison, John Dutton's ultimate fate rules out any potential guest role.
The Madison Technically Could Still Crossover With Yellowstone
The Survivors Of Yellowstone Can Guest Star In The New Spin-Off
Despite the loss of Costner's John Dutton, other primary Yellowstone characters, such as Kayce and Monica, as well as Rip and Beth who will have their Beth and Rip spinoff series, could cross over with The Madison, considering they all exist in the same broad location in Montana at the same time. However, one challenge for The Madison is to ensure that the new show isn't forced or predictable in the sense of solely mimicking the original series.
For The Madison to succeed, creator Taylor Sheridan needs to establish the identity of the new family and their primary intentions in Montana.
The second half of Yellowstone season 5 felt rushed, with John's death and the rivalry between Beth and Jamie, leading many to wonder what the purpose would be for future spinoffs. For The Madison to succeed, creator Taylor Sheridan needs to establish the identity of the new family and their primary intentions in Montana after their time in New York City. Only after establishing its own personality can the new spinoff can cross over with familiar Yellowstonecharacters to provide added star power and complexity.
- Network
- Paramount Network
- Cast
- Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Danny Huston, Ryan Bingham, Finn Little, Ian Bohen, Forrie J. Smith, Denim Richards, Dave Annable, Jennifer Landon, Kathryn Kelly, Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Jill Hennessy, Jeremiah Bitsui, J.R. Cacia, Morgan Lund, Jeremy Hoop, David H. Stevens
- Showrunner
- Taylor Sheridan
- Seasons
- 5
- Streaming Service(s)
- Paramount Plus, Peacock
