‘Yellowstone’ prequel series to film in Texas this summer. How you can be in it
Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” prequel series starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren will film its new season over the summer in Texas.
“1923” follows the Dutton family of old in the early 20th century as they contend with the rise of western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression. Sheridan created and wrote all eight episodes of Season 1, which premiered on Paramount+ in December 2022.
The series was renewed for a second go-around last year and will begin filming scenes for its new season in Austin this month, according to local talent agency Legacy Casting.
Legacy posted several notices for background actors on the casting website MyCastingFile regarding “1923” Season 2. Filming dates vary with each casting notice, but the consensus shows that filming will begin in and around Austin in mid-July.
The first season of “1923” was filmed in Montana, South Africa, Kenya and Malta.
What is ‘1923’ about?
“1923” is a prequel series and follows the ancestors of the Dutton family, who make up the contemporary-set “Yellowstone.”
Ford and Mirren star as Jacob and Cara Dutton, the great-great-grand-uncle and aunt of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton. Costner starred as the family patriarch on “Yellowstone” for five seasons but recently announced that he was not returning for the show’s final episodes.
Along with Ford and Mirren, “1923” also stars Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Darren Mann, Jerome Flynn, Aminah Nieves and Isabel May. The series also boasts a large list of supporting players such as James Badge Dale, Robert Patrick, Marley Shelton and Timothy Dalton.
As of Wednesday, Paramount has not officially announced when “1923” will begin filming in Texas. However, along with the notices from Legacy Casting, the Austin American-Statesman reports that city documents state the series will film in there this summer.
“1923” is Sheridan’s latest television series to film in Texas. The first season of Billy Bob Thornton, starring Landman, was filmed in Fort Worth for several months this year, and the second season of Lioness is also in production in Cowtown.
No release date has been announced for “1923” Season 2, but whenever it does, it will do so on Paramount+.
CASTING CALL FOR ROLES IN ‘1923’
The notices on MyCastingFile are for a variety of roles for men, women and children:
U.S. soldiers
Bartenders, waiters and cooks
Tourists on a ship
Shipmates and officers
Train passengers
Deckhands
There are also notices for stand-in actors for stars Ford, Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, and Julia Schlaepfer. Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
Those interested can apply for the roles via MyCastingFile or by emailing Legacy at extras@legacycasting.com along with the following details:
Name
Age
Height and weight
Phone number
Recent photo
