1923 cast: Here's where you have seen the stars of the Yellowstone spin-off before

Yellowstone 1923 cast
Yellowstone prequel, 1923 (Image via Prime Video)

When it comes to some of the most interesting prequels in the Yellowstone universe, many will think of 1923, a show that sits between two other chapters of the Dutton family saga. In simple words, the story unfolds between 1883 and Yellowstone and shows how the family has been facing threats and challenges over their land since the beginning.

Created by Taylor Sheridan, viewers can see that prohibition is in full swing in the country as it suffers from severe drought. The first chapter was released in 2022 and the characters returned for Season 2 in February 2025.

The Dutton Ranch becomes the main part in 1923, as the Duttons face conflicts with the local sheepherders. Jacob Dutton, the head of the family, and Cara, his wife, defend the ranch and make decisions that affect the entire household.

And while watching the show, many fans might wonder where they've seen these actors. So, explore the list below and find out more about them!


Where have we seen the 1923 cast before? Details explored

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The main characters in 1923 and the actors who played the roles include:

Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton: She's the woman who holds the family together. Cara nd her husband Jacob, helped raise John Sr. and Spencer, which shaped the next generation.

As for Helen Mirren, she's an Oscar-winning actress who hasn't done dramas but also theatre and action roles. Interestingly, she had previously worked with Harrison Ford decades earlier in The Mosquito Coast.

Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton: Jacob serves as the older brother of James Dutton in 1923. Even before reading a script, Ford accepted the role because he trusted Taylor Sheridan’s vision. Much like Mirren, he has done various projects like Shrinking, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and more.

Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton: He's the younger son of James and Margaret. Sklenar is one of the most talented stars whom fans might have seen in TV series and films like The Offer, It Ends With Us, Emily the Criminal and more.

Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra: She's a wealthy and free-spirited British woman in 1923, who crosses paths with Spencer in Africa and eventually marries him. Actress Julia Schlaepfer has been a part of American Horror Stories and films like The Sky Is Everywhere and Charlie Says.

Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis: As seen in 1923, Zane is a loyal ranch foreman who helps the Duttons face the constant threats around them. And when it comes to Bria Geraghty's career, the actor has appeared in Chicago P.D. (2014-2020), The Alienist, Chicago Fire and more.

Darren Mann as Jack Dutton: Jack appears as the devoted grandson of James Dutton and nephew to Jacob. The actor who brought him to life has been a part of projects like Giant Little Ones, Fortunate Sons and more.

Also Read: Here’s the rundown of every confirmed Yellowstone spin-off so far


The supporting cast of the 1923 series explored

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Other actors who play key figures in the prequel include:

Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton: He's a Scottish herder who clashes with the Duttons.

Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater: She's a young Apsáalooke woman who experiences brutality in an Indigenous boarding school run by the church.

Other cast members who left a mark on viewers are Michelle Randolph, Timothy Dalton, Robert Patrick, Jennifer Ehle, Sebastian Roché and others.


Also Read: Who does Taylor Sheridan play in Yellowstone? Character explored

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Edited by Alisha Khan