Michelle Pfeiffer took a ‘leap of faith’ to join Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’
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Michelle Pfeiffer’s decision to join Taylor Sheridan’s new series “The Madison” was not an easy one.
The Hollywood legend shared how his “battle” for an unscripted conversation with the famous director finally paid off.
Appearing on the “Today” show on Friday, host Willie Geist said: “I understand this role was a bit of a surprise. He called you up and said, ‘I’ve actually designed a show around you, are you in?’ What did you say?”
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Before joining Taylor Sheridan’s “The Madison,” which reached 8 million views in just 10 days, Michelle Pfeiffer called Helen Mirren for advice. (Samir Hussein/WireImage; Dominique Charriau/WireImage)
“I said, ‘Great, I’d love to read something,’” Pfeiffer replied.
But Sheridan, known for shooting talent without a script, threw Pfeiffer for a loop by saying, “I like to cast first, then I write,” and there was a twist on that.
Pfeiffer wasn’t immediately sold on the idea. “We went back and forth like that for a few weeks,” he admitted.
“Then I realized I wasn’t going to win this fight and I took a leap of faith. Obviously he has a great track record.”
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Michelle Pfeiffer attends the New York premiere of “The Madison” at Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 9, 2026. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Sheridan’s success in the genre, and particularly his impressive track record on “Yellowstone,” eventually convinced him to take the plunge.
“He talked to me…gave me the broad scope of the character and what it was. [the] the trip was for this family… I was really interested in that,” he explained.
Taylor Sheridan also directed the hit series “Yellowstone.” (Omer Vega/Getty Images)
“It’s so boring doing a TV show and being away for months, but you know, I can do it now.”
It wasn’t just Sheridan’s reputation that sealed the deal; Pfeiffer called her actress friend Helen Mirren, who starred in “1883,” “Yellowstone’s” prequel, for advice.
Pfeiffer explained: “I don’t know Helen, but from what I’ve seen and heard, she’s kind of a ‘take no prisoners’ kind of person. I thought she would be really honest with me, like, ‘Run,’ or you know… and she was basically like, ‘run and do it.'”
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“‘The scripts are great, they’re among the best productions I’ve ever acted in,’ he said.’ And I’m having a lot of fun.”
Mirren’s glowing recommendation and Sheridan’s offer finally sealed the deal for Pfeiffer, and she said she enjoyed the ride.
Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Stacy Clyburn in “The Madison.” (Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
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Pfeiffer is joined by her longtime friend and co-star Kurt Russell in “The Madison.”
Michelle Pfeiffer plays Stacy Clyburn and Kurt Russell plays Preston Clyburn in the Paramount+ series “The Madison.” (Chris Saunders/Paramount+)
The duo had been hoping to reunite, and now they’re finally sharing the screen again.
“I always want to be with Kurt,” she previously told Fox News Digital. “I had a great time working with him on ‘Tequila Sunrise.'”
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“The Madison” follows Pfeiffer’s character, Stacy Clyburn, as she and her family leave their lives behind in New York City after a devastating loss. The show has already proven to be a huge success.
The first episode reached 8 million views worldwide in just 10 days, making it Sheridan’s biggest launch to date. The series has already been renewed for a second season.
