1923 Cast
1923 is a Yellowstone origin story that introduces a new generation of the Dutton family and explores the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression all plague the Mountain West and the Duttons who call it home.
Main Cast of 1923
Harrison Ford
Jacob Dutton
Helen Mirren
Cara Dutton
Brandon Sklenar
Spencer Dutton
Julia Schlaepfer
Alexandra
Jerome Flynn
Banner Creighton
Darren Mann
Jack Dutton
Isabel May
Elsa Dutton (Narrator)
Aminah Nieves
Teonna Rainwater
Complete 1923 Cast Table
| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Ford | Jacob Dutton | Patriarch of the Dutton family, brother of James Dutton |
| Helen Mirren | Cara Dutton | Jacob's wife, matriarch of the family |
| Brandon Sklenar | Spencer Dutton | Jacob's nephew, WWI veteran in Africa |
| Julia Schlaepfer | Alexandra | British woman who falls for Spencer |
| Jerome Flynn | Banner Creighton | Scottish sheepherder, antagonist |
| Darren Mann | Jack Dutton | John Dutton Sr.'s son |
| Michelle Randolph | Elizabeth Strafford | Jack's fiancée |
| James Badge Dale | John Dutton Sr. | Jacob's nephew |
| Marley Shelton | Emma Dutton | John Sr.'s wife |
| Aminah Nieves | Teonna Rainwater | Native American student at boarding school |
| Timothy Dalton | Donald Whitfield | Wealthy antagonist |
| Isabel May | Elsa Dutton | Narrator (from 1883) |
About 1923
1923 is the second prequel to Yellowstone, following the success of 1883. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series explores the Dutton family's struggles during a particularly challenging period in American history, including Prohibition, drought, and the looming Great Depression.
The casting of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren marked a significant coup for the series, bringing legendary star power to the Yellowstone universe. This is Harrison Ford's first regular television series role in his illustrious career.
Connection to Yellowstone
1923 bridges the gap between 1883 and the modern-day Yellowstone, showing how the Dutton family maintained their ranch through some of America's most difficult decades. Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) is the brother of James Dutton from 1883, and the great-great-uncle of John Dutton (Kevin Costner) in Yellowstone.
Season 2
The series was renewed for a second and final season, which will conclude the story of this generation of Duttons. The epic scope and production values rival those of major motion pictures, with filming taking place in Montana, South Africa, and other international locations.
About 1923
1923 is a Yellowstone prequel set in the early twentieth century, focused on an earlier generation of the Dutton family fighting to keep their Montana ranch alive through Prohibition, drought, and tense relationships with neighbours and the federal government. It is the second of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone prequels, following 1883.
How it connects to Yellowstone
The series sits inside the wider Yellowstone universe and follows the same family across history: the Duttons of Yellowstone are descendants of the people 1923 is about. Familiarity with Yellowstone is not required to watch 1923, but viewers who have seen the parent show will recognise the ranch, the landscape, and many of the names spoken in passing.
Casting
Harrison Ford plays Jacob Dutton, the patriarch of the ranch in this era, with Helen Mirren as his wife Cara, Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton, Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra, James Badge Dale as John Dutton Sr., and Marley Shelton as Emma Dutton. The casting brings an unusually high film-pedigree ensemble to a television production.
Tone and craft
1923 is shot in widescreen with extensive location work in Montana and east Africa, where one of the season's main storylines unfolds. The production design pays close attention to period detail in clothing, vehicles, and ranch buildings, which gives the show a distinct visual identity within Sheridan's catalogue.
Where to watch
1923 is a Paramount+ original. New seasons release weekly on the platform, and full seasons remain available afterwards. International distribution is handled through Paramount's regional partners.
Related cast pages
Viewers who came to 1923 through Yellowstone often also explore the Yellowstone cast, the Landman cast, and the The Mandalorian cast.
Connected titles
This title is part of a connected catalogue tracked on Cast.biz. The Yellowstone universe hub ties Yellowstone, 1923, and Landman together and explains how the casts and timelines relate.