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What started as just another ambitious neo-western project to revive the old Wild West into the modern age has now become one of the biggest TV series in the world. With Taylor Sheridan makingYellowstoneback in 2018, the impact it had on the industry was quite unprecedented and unforeseen by anyone.
Today, the main franchise has branched away into many spin-off stories that mainly focus on the tales of the Dutton Dynasty from the past. And now, since the main timeline of the franchise is about to come to an end, the creator has proposed for yet another prequel series, titled1944. This time, the show is aiming to assemble a star cast, which might see the introduction of Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer in the future.
After Matthew McConaughey, Taylor Sheridan Is Aiming To Cast Michelle Pfeiffer In His Upcoming Series
Since the Western genre of entertainment has long been almost forgotten by the mainstream media in modern times,Yellowstoneonly had a moderate level of expectations regarding success, Five seasons and two successful spin-offs later, we can say for certain that series creatorTaylor Sheridanis a visionary that created an all-new neo-western genre of entertainment that the world loves today.
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And now, with the second part of the fifth season on its way to becoming the last in the main timeline of the franchise, Sheridan has announced another prequel spin-off series, titled1944, which will begin production soon. As for who we can expect in the series, it’s being rumored that Academy Award-winning actorMatthew McConaugheymight be the lead star in the upcoming series.
But now, new reports have suggested thatMichelle Pfeiffer,the three-time Oscar-nominated actress, is also being eyed for a major role in the proposed show.
Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew McConaughey are now both in talks to star in the next ‘YELLOWSTONE’ series.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)July 04, 2025
It’s also being reported that more than theInterstellarstar, Pfeiffer is closer to sealing this deal with Paramount.
At this point, it can’t be called out for certain which role these stars are being roped in the production to play, but seeing their illustrious careers, their contributions to this series may prove to do wonders for it in the future.
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What Do The Fans Have To Say About This?
While neither of the two prequels in the franchise, titled1883and1923, have once disappointed the viewers, fans were a little skeptical of just how far Sheridan could push his luck with so many spin-offs, which included the upcoming series. But now, seeing big names like these being potentially associated with the project, many have gotten their hopes up.
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HOLY SHIT— I was skeptical but with these two… SIGN ME UP
— Tyler Dilbeck (@tyldil204)August 10, 2025
Great casting if they get the job!
— aRT_gIDDY🌌 (@arthurgideon181)June 17, 2025
https://twitter.com/Azzaroos/status/1754365938932281798?s=20
This is some exciting news! Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew McConaughey are two incredible actors, and I can’t wait to see them bring their talents to the Yellowstone universe.
— lilan (@babyeasy_)August 12, 2025
Hopefully it materializes, there is tons of potential here.
— Gonzalo (@gonzalo_9122)July 24, 2025
Thus, as the series starts to come to fruition soon, the fans will have more details to talk about and get excited about.
Yellowstone,streaming on Peacock.
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
