Ben Schnetzer is the latest addition to the cast of the “Yellowstone” spinoff series “The Madison,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Schnetzer will appear in Taylor Sheridan’s new series alongside previously announced cast members Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Matthew Fox, Beau Garrett and Amiah Miller. Schnetzer will play Van, described as “a salt-of-the-earth and neighborly Montana rancher.”
“The Madison” was previously in development under the title “2024.” Per the official logline, the show is a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana.” It is not yet clear if the show will debut exclusively on Paramount+ or start off on Paramount Network like “Yellowstone.”
Schnetzer was recently cast alongside Lily James in the upcoming biopic about the founder of Bumble. He has also wrapped production on the feature “The Yellow Tie,” a biopic about renowned Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. In television, Schnetzer is known for playing the lead role in FX’s adaptation of “Y: The Last Man” and has also starred in shows like “Three Body Problem,” “Happy Town,” and “The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair.” He has starred in films such as “The Grizzlies,” “Goat,” and “Pride.”
He is repped by Gersh, Curtis Brown Group in the UK, and Sloane Offer.
“Yellowstone” mastermind Sheridan serves as executive producer on “The Madison” via Bosque Ranch Productions. Fellow executive producers include David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Christina Voros, Michael Friedman, Pfeiffer, and Keith Cox. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.