1883 cast: Sam Elliott and Faith Hill star in the Yellowstone prequel
The series is now available to stream on Netflix.
As more Paramount shows start to stream on Netflix, and with seasons of Yellowstone already available, that show's prequel 1883 has now been added to the library.
The series, which acts as a precursor to current Yellowstone prequel 1923, charts the story of how the Dutton family came to own the land that became the Yellowstone Ranch.
Like many of Taylor Sheridan's projects, it features a stacked cast, with Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in key roles, and the likes of Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Hanks making guest appearances.
But who else stars in main roles in the series and who do they all play? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of 1883.
1883 cast: who stars in the Yellowstone prequel?
Here are the main cast members and characters in 1883. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before.
- Sam Elliott as Shea Brennan
- Tim McGraw as James Dillard Dutton
- Faith Hill as Margaret Dutton
- Isabel May as Elsa Dutton
- LaMonica Garrett as Thomas
- Marc Rissmann as Josef
- Audie Rick as John Dutton Sr
- Eric Nelsen as Ennis
Sam Elliott plays Shea Brennan
Who is Shea Brennan? Shea is an employee of the Pinkerton Agency leading the expedition to establish what later becomes the Yellowstone Ranch.
Where have I seen Sam Elliott? Elliott is best-known for his roles in films including Road House, Gettysburg, The Big Lebowski, Hulk, Ghost Rider, The Golden Compass, Up in the Air, The Good Dinosaur and A Star is Born. He has also had roles in series including Mission: Impossible, The Yellow Rose, Parks and Recreation, Justified, Grace and Frankie, The Ranch, MacGruber and Family Guy.
Tim McGraw plays James Dillard Dutton
Who is James Dillard Dutton? James is a key member of Brennan's expedition, who is the great grandfather of Kevin Costner's Yellowstone character John Dutton III.
Where have I seen Tim McGraw? McGraw is primarily a country singer, although he has had roles in films including Friday Night Lights, The Blind Side and The Shack.
Faith Hill plays Margaret Dutton
Who is Margaret Dutton? Margaret is the wife of James and John Dutton III's great-grandmother.
Where have I seen Faith Hill? Hill is primarily a country singer, but she has had roles in the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives and 2015 film Dixieland.
Isabel May plays Elsa Dutton
Who is Elsa Dutton? Elsa is James and Margaret's daughter.
Where have I seen Isabel May? May has had roles in series including Young Sheldon, Alexa & Katie and Masters of the Air, as well as playing Elsa in Yellowstone and 1923. She has also appeared in films Run Hide Fight, I Want You Back and The Moon & Back.
LaMonica Garrett plays Thomas
Who is Thomas? Thomas is a Pinkerton agent who joins up with Brennan to help lead the expedition.
Where have I seen LaMonica Garrett? Garrett has had roles in series including One Tree Hill, CSI: Miami, NCIS, Sons of Anarchy, Veep, The Hotwives of Las Vegas, Black-ish, Designated Survivor, The Last Ship, Supergirl, Arrow, The Terminal List and Lioness, as well as films such as Daddy's Home, XOXO and Clemency.
Marc Rissmann plays Josef
Who is Josef? Josef is a German immigrant on the expedition, who serves as an interpreter between Americans and immigrants.
Where have I seen Marc Rissman? Rissman has had roles in series including The Last Kingdom, Riviera, Game of Thrones and The Man in the High Castle, as well as films such as Overlord and Saturn.
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Audie Rick plays John Dutton Sr
Who is John Dutton Sr? John is the son of James and Margaret, the brother of Elsa and the eventual grandfather of John Dutton III.
Where have I seen Audie Rick? Rick has also had a role in an episode of Citadel, and starred in a Star Wars fan film.
Eric Nelsen plays Ennis
Who is Ennis? Ennis is a young cowboy and member of the expedition who forms a close bond with Elsa.
Where have I seen Eric Nelsen? Nelsen has had roles in series including Law & Order, All My Children, The Blacklist, The Affair and The Bay, as well as films such as Epic and Swing Low.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
