FORT WORTH, Texas — Get ready to go back in time, Fort Worth-style. “1883,” the “Yellowstone” prequel set in the 19th Century, will debut Sunday on Paramount Plus. And if you look closely, you might just recognize some locations in and around Fort Worth, where the series was filmed.
Then, Are they filming Yellowstone in Fort Worth Texas? The intersection and several surrounding blocks of Fort Worth’s Stockyards district have been blocked off and transformed to shoot the new Paramount Plus show “Y1883,” a prequel to the highly successful “Yellowstone” series starring Kevin Costner. The cast of “Y1883” includes Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Sam Elliott.
Why did the Duttons leave Tennessee?
James actor Tim McGraw explained the effects of the War on his character, and why he decided to leave Tennessee afterward. “I think James was really suffering from PTSD, which nobody knew about then,” McGraw told Outsider. “He was in a war he didn’t want to fight and battles where he lost all his men.
Likewise How much of 1883 is true? Much like Yellowstone, 1883 is not based on a true story. The show is fictitious and has been invented by creator Taylor Sheridan. 1883 is a prequel to Yellowstone and is set in—you guessed it—1883. Like Yellowstone, this series follows the Dutton family, but an earlier generation of the family.
Where was the Fort Worth scene in 1883 filmed? Fort Worth Stockyards
What is this? The first two episodes of 1883 were filmed at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The production team worked alongside the Fort Worth Film Commission to make filming possible.
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Why did Yellowstone film in Texas?
When asked why he decided to film at Mary’s, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan told local news it was “because that’s where we have breakfast when I’m here.” Now that we know that Jimmy shipped down to Texas to the 6666 Ranch, this makes a lot more sense. So it seems like his story is far from over!
How did John Dutton make his money?
The Yellowstone Ranch
Property taxes and high expenses required to run such a vast family ranch have made John Dutton a bit cash poor, which is why his daughter Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and son Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) see the value in accepting a major cash offer for the land in season 4.
Was any of Yellowstone filmed in Texas?
But the cast and crew of Yellowstone was also spotted in Texas. Yellowstone fans in Texas got the surprise of a lifetime when the show’s cast and crew showed up in their small town to shoot at a local cafe last fall.
Who is John Dutton based on?
John Dutton and his ranch have some real-life counterparts
Texas ranching legend W.T. Waggoner may have been the inspiration for John Dutton and his ancestors, as he owned the 525,000-acre North Texas Waggoner Ranch. Established in 1849, the Waggoner Ranch held the title of America’s largest ranch for decades.
Where is the Dutton ranch in real-life?
The Dutton Property is a Real Montana Ranch
In fact, the Dutton home is a real-life 5,000- square-foot log mansion in Darby, Montana, the New York Post reports. The setting for the Yellowstone Dutton ranch is The Chief Joseph Ranch.
Who is Elsa Dutton to John Dutton?
Elsa is the sister of John Dutton Senior, but her relationship with Costner’s character is more complicated. As John Dutton Junior came into the mix, Elsa is Costner’s character’s great aunt.
Who does Elsa Dutton marry?
Congratulations are in order: 1883’s Miss Elsa Dutton has gotten herself hitched. And because this is one of the few shows in which that phrase might be taken literally, allow me to clarify: Elsa gets married in Sunday’s episode. The groom? Handsome Sam, the Comanche man she met [checks notes] last episode.
What happens to Elsa Dutton in 1883?
In the season one finale of 1883, Elsa Dutton tragically died in her father’s arms. As Elsa was the main character, her death was a heartbreaking ending.
Is James Dutton John’s grandfather?
The Yellowstone prequel series 1883 introduced us to the original Dutton patriarch, James Dutton (Tim McGraw), and his wife Margaret (Faith Hill). Though it hasn’t been specifically laid out, we can safely guess that James is meant to be the great-grandfather of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton.
Does Elsa Dutton have a baby?
Elsa’s Baby is Spencer
The Dutton family in 1893, 10 years after the events of the prequel, is shown in a flashback. Spencer Dutton, John Dutton’s younger brother, is now a teenager. Some fans, however, believe Spencer is really Elsa Dutton’s son. Elsa’s future appears dismal in the opening scene of 1883.
Where is Elsa buried in Yellowstone?
Elsa Dutton dies in her father’s arms
During Elsa’s final moments, James takes his daughter to an open area and they rest by a very specific tree — a tree that “Yellowstone” fans quickly recognized (via Twitter). “This is the spot,” she tells her father.
