Michelle Pfeiffer took ‘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 has shared that his “battle” with the famous director over unscripted voiceover has finally won.
During an appearance on the “Today” show on Friday, host Willie Geist said, “This role, I understand, was a surprise. He called you and said, ‘Effectively, I designed a series around you, are you there?’ What did you say?”
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Michelle Pfeiffer called Helen Mirren for advice before signing Taylor Sheridan’s “The Madison,” which reached 8 million views in just 10 days. (Samir Hussein/WireImage; Dominique Charriau/WireImage)
Pfeiffer replied, “I said, ‘Good, I’d like to learn something.’
But there was a twist, as Sheridan, known for pulling talent from outside the script, threw Pfeiffer for a loop when he revealed, “I’d like to broadcast first, then write.”
Pfeiffer wasn’t sold on the idea right away. “We went back and forth like that for a few weeks,” he admitted.
“I realized that I was not going to win this fight, so I took a big leap of faith. Obviously, you have an amazing history.”
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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 his impressive track record – especially with “Yellowstone” – eventually convinced him to enter.
“He talked to me … he gave me a general type of character and whatnot [the] the trip was for the family … I was interested in that,” he explained.
Taylor Sheridan also directed the hit series “Yellowstone.” (Omar Vega/Getty Images)
“It’s sad, doing a TV show and being away for all those months, but you know, I know it now.”
It wasn’t just Sheridan’s reputation that sealed the deal – Pfeiffer called actress Helen Mirren, who starred in the “1883,” “Yellowstone’s” prequel, for advice.
Pfeiffer explained, “I don’t know Helen, but from what I’ve seen and heard, she’s a ‘take no prisoners’ type of person. I thought he was going to be really straight with me, like ‘Run’ or you know … and it was basically like ‘run and do it.’
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“He said, ‘The scripts are amazing, the most well-run productions I’ve ever been on.’ And I’m very happy.”
Mirren’s glowing recommendation, along with Sheridan’s voice, finally sealed the deal for Pfeiffer, who said he enjoyed the ride.
Michelle Pfeiffer is seen as Stacy Clyburn in “The Madison.” (Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
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Pfeiffer was also joined by Kurt Russell, his old friend and co-star, on “The Madison.”
Michelle Pfeiffer is seen as Stacy Clyburn and Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn in the Paramount+ series “The Madison.” (Chris Saunders/Paramount+)
The two have been hoping for a reunion – 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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“Madison” follows Pfeiffer’s character, Stacy Clyburn, as she and her family leave their lives in New York City after a devastating loss. The show is already proving to be a huge success.
The first episode reached 8 million streaming views worldwide in just 10 days, making it Sheridan’s biggest launch to date. The show has already been renewed for a second season.
