Taylor Sheridan is one of those creators who doesn’t just ride the wave—he makes the tide. And right now, the tide is rolling straight through Montana, courtesy of The Madison, a Yellowstone spinoff that’s already earned a second season renewal before a single frame has premiered. That’s not just confidence. That’s Paramount doubling down before the cards are even dealt.
This kind of early greenlight isn’t common—especially not in a climate where streamers pull the plug faster than you can say “algorithm.” But Sheridan’s track record has a gravitational pull. We’re talking about the man behind 1883, 1923, and of course Yellowstone itself, a modern Western empire that ended its flagship run yet somehow expanded its borders.
And then there’s the casting—Michelle Pfeiffer as the matriarch of a wealthy New York family uprooted to Montana, backed by Patrick J. Adams, Matthew Fox, Amiah Miller… the sort of lineup that makes you rethink canceling that subscription. Pfeiffer’s presence alone gives The Madison a certain gravitas; she doesn’t sign on to projects lightly.
Paramount execs aren’t hiding their devotion. Cindy Holland, the Chair of Direct-to-Consumer, calls Sheridan’s universe the “foundation” of Paramount+, while CEO David Ellison labels him “a singular genius with a perfect track record.” In corporate-speak, that’s as close to “just give him whatever he wants” as you’re going to get.
Some of The Madison’s filming will happen at Sheridan’s massive Texas production hub—a facility that’s become a character in its own right, shaping the texture of his shows. Deadline’s reporting also slipped in another nugget: Sheridan’s Lioness has been renewed for a third season, though that came nine months after season two ended. The Madison? It got the nod before its first rodeo.
We don’t know the premiere date yet, but we do know this: early renewals usually mean execs have seen enough footage to believe in the product. That kind of preemptive faith might feel risky, but with Sheridan, it’s almost policy.
5 Things to Know About The Madison
Michelle Pfeiffer Leads the Charge
The Oscar-nominated actress heads the cast, playing a powerful New York matriarch relocating to Montana.
Second Season Locked Before the First Airs
Paramount renewed the show based on early cuts, before the debut season’s release.
Sheridan’s Yellowstone Universe Keeps Growing
The Madison joins 1883, 1923, and other spinoffs in Sheridan’s expanding saga.
Filming at Sheridan’s Texas Hub
Production will utilize his massive Texas facility, a hallmark of recent projects.
Paramount+ Sees Sheridan as a Cornerstone
Top executives publicly credit Sheridan as the foundation of their streaming strategy.
