Kurt Russell almost didn’t star in The Madison, the new Taylor Sheridan series hitting Paramount+ on March 14. According to Entertainment Weekly, he nearly passed on the show before filming even began.
Russell revealed that a scheduling conflict nearly forced him to pass on the series, despite his interest in the project and its creative team.
Why Kurt Russell almost passed on The Madison
When Monarch: Legacy of Monsters went into production, Kurt Russell nearly passed on The Madison. He was already locked into that series, and the overlap made it seem impossible to do both at the same time.
At that point, Russell believed he almost didn’t have a path forward, and that the series would move on without him.
How The Madison team made it work for Kurt Russell
Instead of recasting the part, the The Madison team took a different approach. They worked behind the scenes to find a solution that would keep Russell attached, even though Kurt Russell almost passed on the role earlier in the process.
They reworked the schedule so Russell‘s stuff could be shot later and all at once. That way he could do it without messing up his other projects.
The schedule fix meant Russell could join without screwing up everyone else’s timing. It also showed just how much they wanted him for this, with production choosing flexibility after Russell nearly walked away instead of simply finding someone else.
What We Know About Season Two
While The Madison has not officially been renewed beyond its debut season, reports indicate that production on a second season has already wrapped. This came even after Kurt Russell nearly passed on the series early on. Paramount+ has not publicly confirmed the show’s future.
The first season consists of six episodes. Another six episodes are reportedly completed, following the period when Russell almost didn’t move forward with the project.
Why Kurt Russell was glad he signed on to The Madison
Russell has described The Madison as a smart, character-driven drama. He has also praised Michelle Pfeiffer’s performance as one that could draw awards attention.
The series follows the Clyburn family as they move from Manhattan to Montana after a devastating loss. It leans more into emotional storytelling than spectacle.
Thanks to some creative problem-solving behind the scenes, Russell ultimately joined the cast. Audiences will see the result when The Madison premieres March 14 on Paramount+.
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