"Came back with alacrity": 1923 star Helen Mirren shares her experience on the Season 2 return; Harrison Ford joins in 

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, two well-known Hollywood actors, have returned to play Cara and Jacob Dutton in the 1923 Season 2. This spin-off is a prequel to Yellowstone and started gracing the screen again on Sunday. They talked to The Hollywood Reporter about how happy they are for the new part of the show.

Mirren put it all in just a few words:

“We came back with alacrity and excitement, not quite knowing what was going to happen, not knowing how it was going to finish up, but with great anticipation.”

Mirren and Ford found it surprisingly easy to get back into their roles after a two-year break due to pandemic delays. The transition felt very smooth for them.

Ford explained,

“You put on the hat, you put on the boots, you put on the spurs, you meet your horse.”

The Dutton Ranch provided an immersive experience when they visited again.

Mirren added,

“It was like two weeks had gone by.”

It's easy to jump back into the series' engaging story. Now that the first episode is online, fans can't wait to follow Taylor Sheridan's plot.

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Taylor Sheridan’s no-nonsense approach to 1923

A real standout feature of 1923, and Sheridan's work as a whole, is the creator's strong, clear vision. Both Ford and Mirren were quick to commend Sheridan's storytelling methods, with Ford noting,

“He knows what he wants. He has a clear idea of how to get there, and there’s no bulls**t in the way—just straightforward storytelling.”

What sets 1923 apart is its dedication to being so real. It gives us a no-holds-barred view of what ranching was like back in the early 1900s. Sheridan doesn't just focus on the big picture. He crafts his characters such that each scene pops with genuine moments between them.

Mirren particularly commended his skill in creating robust female characters:

“Young women should be very grateful to Taylor Sheridan for writing such great women’s roles. Cara is just one of them.”

Sheridan's writing stands out in a genre that has typically featured male leads. He provides female characters with the depth and strength they deserve.

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What can we expect in 1923 Season 2?

As 1923 makes its comeback, fans are buzzing with anticipation, wondering what the future holds for the Dutton clan.

Although the precise direction of the plot is still a secret, Brandon Sklenar, the actor who plays Spencer Dutton, dropped a few clues in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, suggesting that the season finale will be:

“One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read in my life.”

Mirren and Ford shared that they frequently got their scripts only a few weeks before shooting started, which kept things unpredictable, even for them as actors.

Mirren went on to say:

“Like life, you don’t know what’s coming.”

What makes the series so thrilling is its spontaneity; every plot twist and turn unfolds naturally, not like it's following some predictable script.

Another standout aspect of Season 2 is how Cara and Jacob's romance continues to develop.

Ford stressed how deep their connection is:

“It is a partnership as well as a love story, and that partnership is very powerful and instructive.”

Ford and Mirren's strong chemistry is a major part of what makes 1923 emotionally powerful. They first worked together back in 1986 on The Mosquito Coast.

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You can watch new episodes of 1923 every Sunday on Paramount+.

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