The Yellowstone prequel 1923 has moved its production team to Texas because of one major incentive.
While this move promises new opportunities for the production, it has met with mixed reactions.
Some local stakeholders in Montana have expressed disappointment over the relocation.
Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton and Julia Schlaepfer as Alex in 1923 (Image: Paramount)
JP Gallagher, the Chief Executive of Butte-Silver Bow County in Montana, expressed his discontent with the production’s decision to move, calling it “disappointing.”
He noted, however, an understanding of the logistical and financial reasoning behind the decision.
“Nevertheless, we respect the production team’s decision and acknowledge that these choices are influenced by factors beyond our control,” he told the Montana Standard.
JP also mentioned previous discussions with the production team about returning to Butte due to their positive experiences, yet the allure of Texas’s tax incentives proved too influential.
“We were in talks with the production about 1923 coming back to Butte because of the positive experience they had here, but state tax incentive programs were a major factor for the production to move to Texas,” he stated.
The narrative of 1923 features Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton, the forebears of the Dutton family dynasty.
Their legacy is famously continued by John Dutton in Yellowstone, portrayed by Kevin Costner.
1923 serves as a crucial link, filling the historical gap between the earlier prequel 1883 and the original Yellowstone series, which is approaching the conclusion of its fifth season.
This backdrop sets the stage for exploring the origins and expansion of the Dutton family’s vast land holdings.
While the relocation to Texas introduces uncertainties regarding the production timeline, the series remains on track for its second season.
As fans eagerly await new developments, Paramount has not yet announced the official release date for season 2 of 1923.
