Following last night’s screening of “1923,” the cast of Paramount+’s “Yellowstone” prequel series (Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar and Aminah Nieves) were joined by members of the show’s craft crew (including editor Chad Galster, production designer Cary White and assistant costume designer Samantha Pavlat) for a discussion with TheWrap. They gathered for the event (which is part of our 2023 Awards Season Screening Series) and shared stories about the making of the first season, working with creator Taylor Sheridan, and the intricacies of a historical drama that spans the over three stories.
They also contemplated what might be in store for the show’s second season, which is currently in the works. Turns out they couldn’t speculate much because no one has seen a script and Sheridan isn’t letting anything slip. But everyone is very excited to return. Sklenar joked that he is ready to (finally) return to the ranch and share some scenes with Ford.
Mirren also revealed how excited she was to jump on the sack with her co-star Harrison Ford. (The Oscar-winning actress is married to “Ray” and “An Officer and a Gentleman” filmmaker Taylor Hackford IRL.)
“He’s amazing. He really is. The stature he’s had, as a huge, big movie star, all that time, at the same time as someone who doesn’t love the spotlight. He has this inner quality to him,” he said. Mirren. Their first collaboration was in Peter Weir’s 1986 drama “The Mosquito Coast,” in which they co-starred with a young River Phoenix. “He’s gotten to a place where he can be easy with other actors. He’s immensely generous and incredibly professional. He’s not not a remotely spoiled movie star at all. I really love him. If he wasn’t married…”
It was then that he told a very cheeky anecdote from the set of “1923”.
“I had to be in bed with him, you know. I’m dressed up to here,” Mirren said, pointing to her neck. “But I’m lying there and I’m thinking, I’m in bed with Harrison Ford. She was so excited, I can’t tell you. I had to pretend to be cool. Do not tell him. Promise me.” Fine. About that.
You can see all the Q&A here.
And you can stream “1923” right now on Paramount+.
