Who are the main cast members of 1923?

The main cast of 1923 includes Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton, Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton, Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton, Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra, Darren Mann as Jack Dutton, and Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater. Timothy Dalton plays the villain Donald Whitfield.

Who plays Spencer Dutton in 1923?

Spencer Dutton is played by Brandon Sklenar in 1923. Spencer is a WWI veteran and big-game hunter in Africa who must return to Montana to help save the Dutton ranch.

Are Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923?

Yes. Harrison Ford plays Jacob Dutton and Helen Mirren plays Cara Dutton, the patriarch and matriarch of the Yellowstone ranch in the 1920s. 1923 marked Ford's first major leading role in a television drama series.

1923 Cast & Characters

Meet the icons and rising stars of the second chapter in the Dutton origin story.

The Hardship of the 1920s

Set in the Prohibition era of Montana, 1923 explores the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west and the Duttons who call it home.

Led by Academy Award nominees Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the ensemble cast brings to life a generation of Duttons caught between the expansion of the modern world and the rugged traditions of the ranching frontier. From the battlefields of Africa to the boarding schools of the West, the characters of 1923 represent the resilience of the human spirit.

Series Summary

StarringHarrison Ford & Helen Mirren
Season 2 StatusProduction Completed
CreatorTaylor Sheridan
NarratorIsabel May (Elsa Dutton)

Lead Cast

Lead

Jacob Dutton

Played by Harrison Ford

Character Arc

The patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch in 1923. The brother of James Dutton (from 1883), Jacob is a rugged and determined leader fighting to protect his family and land through the Great Depression and Prohibition.

About the Actor

Legendary actor known for Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Blade Runner.

Ford's first major transition to a leading role in a television drama series.

Lead

Cara Dutton

Played by Helen Mirren

Character Arc

The matriarch of the Dutton family and Jacob's wife. An Irish immigrant with a fierce spirit, she is the emotional anchor and strategic partner to Jacob, holding the ranch together during his absence or injury.

About the Actor

Academy Award-winning actress known for The Queen and Prime Suspect.

Mirren and Ford reunited for this series 36 years after starring together in The Mosquito Coast.

Main Cast

Spencer Dutton

Played by Brandon Sklenar

Character Arc

The youngest son of James and Margaret Dutton and a WWI veteran. A big-game hunter in Africa when the series begins, his journey back to Montana to save his family forms a central narrative arc of the series.

About the Actor

Breakout star known for roles in Midway and Mapplethorpe.

Became a massive fan favorite for his portrayal of the stoic and capable Spencer.

Main Cast

Alexandra

Played by Julia Schlaepfer

Character Arc

A wealthy British socialite who abandons her stifling life to join Spencer Dutton on his perilous journey. Her character represents the refined world colliding with the rugged reality of the Dutton legacy.

About the Actor

Known for her role in The Politician.

Her chemistry with Brandon Sklenar is a highlight of the series.

Main Cast

Jack Dutton

Played by Darren Mann

Character Arc

The son of John Dutton I and great-nephew of Jacob. A dedicated rancher who is eager to take on the family legacy, often finding himself at the center of the conflict with neighboring sheepmen.

About the Actor

Known for Animal Kingdom and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Represents the future of the Dutton ranch during the 1920s.

Main Cast

Teonna Rainwater

Played by Aminah Nieves

Character Arc

A young Indigenous woman at a government-run boarding school. Her harrowing story of survival and resistance provides a vital perspective on the historical realities of the era.

About the Actor

A rising talent making her mark in this powerful role.

Her storyline is one of the most emotionally intense and historically significant in the series.

The 1923 Dutton Family

Understanding the connections between 1883 and the rise of the modern ranch.

Origins from 1883

James & Margaret Dutton

Jacob Dutton

Patriarch

Cara Dutton

Matriarch

John Dutton I

Eldest Nephew

Jack Dutton

Son

Spencer Dutton

Youngest Nephew

Alexandra

Partner

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Supporting Cast

Actor	Character	Relation/Role
Jerome Flynn	Banner Creighton	The leader of the local sheepmen and the primary antagonist.
Timothy Dalton	Donald Whitfield	A powerful and ruthless business tycoon looking to acquire the valley.
Michelle Randolph	Elizabeth Strafford	Jack Dutton's fiancée, deeply committed to the ranching life.
Isabel May	Elsa Dutton	The narrator of the series (reprising her role from 1883).
Brian Geraghty	Zane Davis	The loyal ranch foreman who assists Jacob and Cara.
Robert Patrick	Sheriff William McDowell	The local lawman and a friend of the Dutton family.