Summary

• 1923 features a star-studded cast including Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, bringing the characters to life in a dark time in Montana's history.
• The show introduces new characters to the Dutton family tree and includes memorable villains, exploring the hardships faced during this era.
• The well-selected cast adds to the sweeping and rich Western story, with each character playing a crucial role in the establishment of the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the U.S.

The star-studded cast of 1923 brings the characters of the second Yellowstone spinoff to life, with the ensemble boasting an incredible roster for a small-screen outing that includes Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Set in a dark time in the history of Montana, 1923 sees the Duttons struggling to keep their ranching empire afloat in the face of natural and manmade obstacles. Amid the Great Depression, Prohibition, a cattle pandemic, and a host of other challenges, 1923 explores how the Duttons somehow pull through and establish the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the U.S. by the time Yellowstone begins.

Like 1883 before it, 1923 adds many new characters to the Dutton family tree. Of course, the Dutton family is known for facing their share of enemies, and the 1923 cast also includes some of the most memorable villains in the franchise to date. Some characters in 1923 are more-or-less disconnected from the future of the Dutton ranch too, and have their own stories showing the hardships other people and cultures faced during this brutal era of American history. All of the 1923 characters come together to add to the sweeping and rich Western story, with an impeccably well-selected cast.

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Jacob Dutton

Played By Harrison Ford

Jacob Dutton played by Harrison For in 1923. Jacob took over the ranch after the deaths of Yellowstone Dutton Ranch founders, 1883's Margaret (Faith Hill) and James Dutton (Tim McGraw). Apart from turning the ranch into a small empire, Jacob and his wife, Cara Dutton, raised James and Margaret's kids, Spencer and John Dutton Sr. as their own. Though he is weakened by an early assassination attempt in the series, Jacob remains the strong center of the Dutton family and the one they all look to for guidance.

1923 cast member Harrison Ford is one of the most iconic Hollywood actors in history. He became a household name with his breakout role as Han Solo in Star Wars and cemented that status with the Indian Jones franchise. He recently had his final adventure as Indy in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Beyond his two most beloved franchises, Ford has starred in Blade Runner, The Fugitive, Air Force One, and Witness for which he was nominated for an Oscar. He will next be seen joining the MCU as Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Brave New World.

Cara Dutton

Played By Helen Mirren

Harrison Ford is joined in the 1923 cast by Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton, and there's a reason why Jacob refers to his wife Cara as "the boss." While Jacob leads the ranch's cowboys, Cara is in charge of the day-to-day operations on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. When her family is attacked, Cara steps up to take control, fight back against their enemies, and continue to protect her loved ones at any cost.

A screen veteran with over 100 movies and series under her belt prior to joining the cast of 1923, Dame Helen Mirren won an Oscar for The Queen and received nominations for The Madness of King George, Gosford Park, and The Last Station. Mirren has also appeared in The Long Good Friday, Shazam!: Fury of the Gods, and was recently part of the cast of Fast X as well as narrator of Barbie.

Spencer Dutton

Played By Brandon Sklenar

Spencer is the youngest son of James and Margaret Dutton, and is played in the 1923 cast by Brandon Sklenar. After fighting in the Great War, Spencer Dutton moved to Namibia to become a successful hunter. The first season of 1923 follows Spencer's perilous journey back home after learning about the dire situation they find themselves in. It remains to be seen how quickly Spencer makes it home in season 2 of 1923.

Actor Brandon Sklenar is a relative newcomer who has certainly found his breakout role in 1923. He had a cameo in the limited series The Offer as Burt Reynolds. He has also had small roles in Adam McKay's Oscar-winning Vice and the World War II movie Midway.

Jack Dutton

Played By Darren Mann

The fiery Jack Dutton, played in the 1923 cast by Darren Mann, is the son of Emma and John Dutton Sr. Jack is a dedicated cowboy who is set to marry his fiancée Elizabeth. Notably, Jack is the only member of the third generation of Yellowstone's Duttons in 1923. He has a youthful arrogance that makes him feel invincible, but he is also smart enough to stop and listen to the more experienced relatives around him.

Canadian actor Darren Mann is another newcomer who looks to have a bright career ahead of him. Before 1923, Mann had memorable roles as Baz in season 6 of Animal Kingdom and as Luke Chalfant in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Elizabeth Strafford

Played By Michelle Randolph

Elizabeth Strafford is dead-set on marrying Jack Dutton, even though he seems more interested in herding cattle than marriage. Nonetheless, Jack and Emma's relationship is a crucial chapter in the ranch's history and could reveal more about the Yellowstone timeline and how 1923's Duttons are connected to Yellowstone's first family. Though she comes from a family very different from the Duttons, she chooses to stay with them rather than flee once the violence begins.

1923 cast Elizabeth Strafford as Michelle, a decision that worked well for the series. A relative newcomer to the screen, Michelle Randolph also appears in The Undertaker's Wife, House of the Witch, and A Snow White Christmas. She is set to join another Taylor Sheridan series with Land Man opposite Billy Bob Thorton.

John Dutton Sr.

Played By James Badge Dale

Spencer's big brother, John Dutton Sr., is the eldest son of James and Margaret Dutton. He is portrayed in the cast of 1923 by James Badge Dale. John, who was just a little boy in 1883, grew up to be a capable cowboy in 1923 and a good father to Jack. Sadly, he is an early casualty in 1923 as John is killed when the Duttons are ambushed by Banner Creighton and his men.

James Badge Dale is an actor who has made an impressive career in both movies and television. After getting his start on shows like 24, Dale went on to appear in movies like Iron Man 3, World War Z, and the Oscar-winning Martin Scorsese movie The Departed. He will next be seen in Jeremy Saulnier's crime movie Rebel Ridge.

Emma Dutton

Played By Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton's 1923 character Emma Dutton is the wife of John Dutton Sr. and the mother of Jack. Emma also assists Cara in running the ranch when the cowboys are away. Following John's death, Emma falls into a deep depression and struggles to find a reason to carry on. Actor Marley Shelton is a notable horror movie actor with roles in Grindhouse, The Perfect Getaway, and in the Scream franchise as Judy Hicks. She also appeared in Dwayne Johnson's adventure movie Rampage, Oliver Stone's W, and Sin City.

Zane Davis

Played By Brian Geraghty

Similar to Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, Zane is a loyal ranch hand who works at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Although Brian Geraghty's 1923 character is not a Dutton, he acts and is treated as though he's part of the family, implying he's been working at the ranch for years. Outside of the ranch, Zane is a family man who lives a peaceful life with his wife and children which becomes targeted by the enemies of the Dutton family.

Brian Geraghty starred in the Best Picture winner The Hurt Locker, played opposite Denzel Washington in Flight, and was in Sam Mendes' Jarhead. More recently, Geraghty has had notable television roles as Ronald Pergman in Big Sky and as Colin Murphy in The Fugitive.

Teonna

Played By Aminah Nieves