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If you’ve ever thought that Patrick J. Adams was napping on his laurels since his days as Mike Ross inSuits, you’d be barking up the wrong tree. Here’s where things take a turn: the actor, 43, is diving back into the TV world withYellowstone’s spinoff,The Madison. And let’s be honest, nobody, not even Mike, could have seen this coming.
“Is this real life or just a cleverly written investment in our TV schedules?”you might ask. With Michelle Pfeiffer leading the charge and an expectation that Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western world will finally feature female characters who aren’t either wholly reviled or purely tantalizing, there’s a fresh wind blowing through this expansive universe. Despite the cloak-and-dagger secrecy surrounding the plot details, fans are already chomping at the bit.
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As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence,” andPatrick J. Adamsis making sure he gets a good look at that greener side in Montana. The ex-Suitsstar is galloping into the wild world ofThe Madison, the latest spinoff in the ever-expandingYellowstoneuniverse (viaTHR).
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It looks like his new character will be a young investment banker, Russell McIntosh, who, unlike his previous role, isn’t quite a self-made man but rather someone who’s followed the path set out for him. Per THR, it’s a character described as someone who“has followed the life path set before him from the start.”
The actor recently shared his excitement withET, saying:
I’m super excited to play him, his name is Russell McIntosh. It’s one of the best scripts I’ve ever read in a really long time… A lot of incredible women on the show are really powerful, powerful women…I’m really excited.
Moreover, Michelle Pfeiffer isn’t just stepping into the spotlight—she’s also calling the shots behind the scenes. With her role as both star and executive producer inThe Madison, her involvement isn’t just a footnote; it’s the headline.
And Adams’ words have also everyone hoping thatThe Madisonmight finally give Sheridan’s universe a bit of amakeover.
Taylor Sheridan’s Female Characters: Missing the Mark or Just Playing Second Fiddle?
If you dig deep into the world ofsocial media, you might uncover a few folks who are often singingTaylor Sheridan’s praises. His films likeHell or High Water, Wind River, Sicario, and its sequel,Sicario: Day of the Soldado, have been likened to classic Westerns. But therein lies the rub—much like the Westerns of yore, Sheridan’s female characters often end up in one of two categories: either as seductive sirens or nagging shrews, often sidelined in favor of their male counterparts.
TakeHell or High Water, for example. This film, with its gritty portrayal of bank-robbing brothers Chris Pine and Ben Foster, is a modern-day Western where women are as scarce as a needle in a haystack. The story is so focused on its male leads that even the shadow of a strong female presence seems to have taken a hike.
While Sheridan’s works feature women who wield a certain degree of power, they often come across as about as fleshed out as a pancake. Take Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton fromYellowstone, for example. Despite her sharp edges and take-no-prisoners attitude, she sometimes seems more like a caricature than a fully realized person, leaving audiences craving a bit more substance beneath the sizzle.
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InWind River, Elizabeth Olsen plays FBI Agent Jane Banner, who is brought in to investigate a murder on a Native American reservation. While Jane is portrayed as intelligent and capable, her character development is limited. Much of her role is focused on her interactions with Jeremy Renner’s character, rather than delving deeply into her own personal journey or backstory.
Overall, in Sheridan’s work, it’s as if women are handed a seat at the table only to be left on the sidelines. These characters often come across more as plot accessories than as richly developed characters with their own storylines and motivations.
The second half ofYellowstoneSeason 5 is set to air on August 20, 2025.
You can currently streamYellowstoneon Paramount+.
Siddhika Prajapati
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