Taylor Sheridan continues expanding his resume of hit television series with The Madison, a new neo-western drama arriving on Paramount+ on March 14, 2026. Featuring an all-star cast led by Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, the series introduces viewers to the Clyburn family as they navigate grief and family tensions between life in New York City and the wide-open landscapes of Montana.
Ahead of the show’s two-part premiere on March 14 and March 21, here’s a complete guide to the cast and characters of The Madison, along with a few other key details about the new Paramount+ drama.
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Is ‘The Madison’ Connected to ‘Yellowstone’?
No. The Madison is the latest neo-western drama from creator Taylor Sheridan coming to Paramount+, and while the series takes place in present-day Montana, it is not officially part of the Yellowstone universe, despite early speculation.
The series is also not narratively connected to Sheridan’s other new show, Marshals. Instead, The Madison introduces a completely new story and cast of characters centered on the Clyburn family.
What is ‘The Madison’ About?
The Madison follows the powerful Clyburn family as they navigate grief after a devastating loss. The story unfolds between two very different worlds: The fast-paced life of Manhattan and the sweeping natural landscape of Montana.
At the center of the series is matriarch Stacy Clyburn, who must guide her family through tragedy while redefining what their future looks like.
Main Cast of ‘The Madison’: Meet the Characters
Here are the main characters in Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison and the actors who bring them to life.
Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn
Known for: Scarface, Dangerous Minds, What Lies Beneath, Batman Returns
Stacy Clyburn is the matriarch of the Clyburn family and wife to Preston Clyburn. As the story begins, it becomes her responsibility to hold the Clyburn family together during a time when it seems like everything is starting to fall apart.
Living in New York City and comfortable among New York’s elite, Stacy is sophisticated and strong-willed. Her emotional journey becomes central to the series as she struggles to confront her grief and open herself up to vulnerability.
Stacy is resistant to her husband’s love for Montana, and skeptical when he feels drawn to the state while attempting to come to terms with the loss the family has experienced.
Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn
Known for: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Tombstone, Elvis, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Kurt Russell plays Preston Clyburn, Stacy’s husband and the patriarch of the Clyburn family. While he resides in New York and works in finance, his heart and soul belong in Montana.
Preston’s warmth and grounded nature stand in contrast to Stacy’s more refined personality. After experiencing loss, he feels increasingly drawn to return to the Madison River Valley and bring his family closer together.
Beau Garrett as Abigail Reese
Known for: Firefly Lane, Tron: Legacy
Abigail Reese is Stacy and Preston’s older daughter and a single mother raising two daughters after a divorce.
As she navigates life after her marriage ends, Abigail becomes emotionally strained. Like her mother, she is fiercely protective of her children. That similarity has both benefits and complications, making Abigail’s relationship with Stacy an important emotional thread throughout the series.
Elle Chapman as Paige McIntosh
Known for: A Man Called Otto
Paige McIntosh is the younger daughter of Stacy and Preston and the wife of Russell McIntosh.
More sheltered than her older sister Abigail, Paige is still trying to figure out who she is and what she wants from life. Living in New York, she often finds herself shaped by her elite social surroundings and her marriage.
Her experiences in Montana challenge her worldview and push her to grow beyond the life she has always known.
Patrick J. Adams as Russell McIntosh
Known for: Suits, The Right Stuff, Clara
Russell McIntosh is Paige’s husband and the son-in-law of Stacy and Preston.
Intelligent and mild-mannered, Russell often finds himself caught between the expectations of his in-laws and his own insecurities. This dynamic makes it difficult for him to assert himself within the family.
Through Russell, the series explores the contrast between the pressures of city life and the rugged independence of Montana.
Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn
Known for: Lost, Party of Five, Bone Tomahawk, We Are Marshall
Paul Clyburn is Preston’s brother and Stacy’s brother-in-law who lives full-time in Montana.
Content to live close to the land, Paul embraces a quieter and simpler lifestyle than the rest of the Clyburn family. His life in Montana is part of what inspires Preston’s desire to return west.
Paul ultimately serves as a bridge between Clyburn’s urban life in New York and the rural traditions of the Madison River Valley.
Amiah Miller as Bridgette Reese
Known for: War for the Planet of the Apes
Bridgette Reese is Abigail’s older daughter and Stacy and Preston’s granddaughter.
Smart, curious and confident for her age, Bridgette has been shaped by growing up in New York City. Alongside her younger sister Macy, Bridgette helps highlight the generational differences within the Clyburn family as they face major life changes.
Alaina Pollack as Macy Reese
Known for: The Surrender, On Call
Macy Reese is Abigail’s younger daughter and the youngest member of the Clyburn family’s next generation.
Growing up in New York alongside her older sister Bridgette, Macy represents the innocence at the center of the family’s struggles. As the Clyburns face grief and major life changes, Macy often finds herself caught in the middle of shifting family dynamics.
Ben Schnetzer as Van Davis
Known for: 3 Body Problem, Y: The Last Man, The Book Thief
Van Davis is a local law enforcement officer in Montana.
Although past experiences have left him haunted, Van remains dedicated to protecting and serving his community. His commitment to justice makes him an important figure in the Madison River Valley.
As the Clyburn family spends more time in Montana, Van’s path begins to cross with theirs, potentially drawing them deeper into the realities of life in the region.
Kevin Zegers as Cade Harris
Known for: Power, Gossip Girl, The Rookie: Feds
Cade Harris is a neighbor of the Clyburn family in Montana.
A rugged cowboy, Cade embodies the spirit of the American West. Though he may appear gruff at first, he is kind-hearted underneath the calluses.
Through his interactions with the Clyburns, Cade represents the values and lifestyle of Montana, which stand in stark contrast to the fast-paced world of New York City.
Rebecca Spence as Liliana Weeks
Known for: Lady in the Lake, Contagion, Public Enemies
Liliana Weeks is a close friend of Stacy Clyburn in New York City.
As someone who understands Stacy’s life among Manhattan’s social circles, Liliana acts as a confidant and emotional support during the family’s upheaval.
Danielle Vasinova as Kestrel Harris
Known for: 1923, The Bay, The Philanthropist
Kestrel Harris is the wife of Cade and a member of the local Montana community.
Strong, capable and deeply rooted in the culture of the region, Kestrel represents the traditions and perspectives of those who have long called the Madison River Valley home.
Will Arnett as Phil Yorn
Known for: Is This Thing On?, Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman
Phil Yorn is a New York City–based therapist connected to the Clyburn family’s life in Manhattan.
As the family grapples with grief and emotional upheaval, Phil provides an outside perspective on the struggles they face, offering professional insight during one of the most difficult periods in their lives.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is in the cast of The Madison?
The cast of The Madison is led by Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn and Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn. Other major cast members include Beau Garrett, Elle Chapman, Patrick J. Adams, Matthew Fox, Amiah Miller, Alaina Pollack, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers, Rebecca Spence, Danielle Vasinova and Will Arnett.
Who plays Stacy Clyburn in The Madison?
Michelle Pfeiffer plays Stacy Clyburn, the matriarch of the Clyburn family.
Who plays Preston Clyburn in The Madison?
Preston Clyburn is played by Kurt Russell. Preston is the patriarch of the Clyburn family and a New York finance professional who feels drawn to Montana and the Madison River Valley.
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