1923 Season 2 Faces More Production Delays After Loss of Key Filming Location

It seems that not all is going smoothly for the beloved Yellowstone prequel series, 1923. Fans of the series have another hurdle to surmount as production delays continue to plague its second season. Amid the intricate tales of rural Montana’s challenges, especially during the tumultuous era of the Great Depression, the show is actively searching for a fresh sound stage.

Season 1 had wowed audiences with compelling narratives and the powerhouse duo of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren playing Jacob and Cara Dutton, respectively. With its intricate plot, it not only expands upon the Yellowstone narrative but also serves as a sequel to the franchise’s series 1883. But now, the next season’s production journey seems more like a twisty plotline of its own.

Recent news by KXLF has revealed that the 1923 production team will no longer use the Butte Civic Center in Butte, Montana as their primary sound stage. The reasons behind this decision are tied to the prolonged delays the show has been experiencing. Previously, it had been slated to commence filming in November.

Butte Chief Executive J.P. Gallagher said,

“It’s disappointing in the fact that people were looking forward to 1923 coming back and having production in town, but we understand.”

While, Civic Center Manager Bill Melvin shared,

“They just could not build everything, be ready to film before November, and get it all done, they had lost the timing of that.”

However, due to the dual challenges of the ongoing Hollywood writers and actors strikes, this timeline has been disrupted. Therefore, the hunt is on for a new filming venue once the production of new episodes resumes.

Strikes, Delays, and a Farewell to Costner’s John Dutton